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  • Ed Sheeran’s Childhood Drum Kit Offered at Auction

    Auctionet are delighted to announce the sale of Ed Sheeran’s own childhood drum kit, offered through Bishop & Miller Auctioneers. The bright orange and green drum kit was a gift from his mother in his youth, and was custom painted by the singer as a teenager. It’s been personally signed, with a handwritten inscription reading “This was my old drum kit love Ed xxxx.” The set includes a kick dru

  • Auctionet Academy Launches in the UK: Your New Hub for Learning About Art, Design and Antiques

    Auctionet Academy – Your New Hub for Learning About Art, Design and Antiques.
    Auctionet, the leading digital platform for auction houses across Europe, proudly announces the UK launch of Auctionet Academy – a new initiative designed to inspire learning and connection around decorative arts and collectables.
    Following Auctionet's recent expansion in the UK and new partnerships with auction ho

  • The Ed Sheeran Auction

    Auctionet are delighted to be hosting a dedicated charity auction from objects donated by global megastar Ed Sheeran at Bishop & Miller Auctioneers in Suffolk.

  • Auctionet Announces Significant Investment From Alfvén & Didrikson


    Auctionet, the leading Nordic marketplace for continuous online auctions, is proud to announce a significant growth investment from the investment company Alfvén & Didrikson. The investment will be used to fuel further growth to enable Auctionet to achieve its ambitious vision to become the leading European auction marketplace and the number one partner to local auction houses and auction

  • THE WRITE STUFF: AUTHOR’S COLLECTION YIELDS £81,000 FOR CHARITY

    Auctionet were honoured to host a live charity auction on behalf of Bishop & Miller Auctioneers of personal items belonging to international best seller book author, Lucinda Riley, in aid of the charity United World Schools. The auction raised an enormous £81,000 (check) for United World Schools

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Estrid Ericson, 1894–1981.⁠ In celebration of what would have been Estrid’s 131st birthday this week, we've gathered a special collection of her unique pewter creations from past auctions. ⁠ At the age of 30, Estrid Ericson founded Firma Svenskt Tenn. It was 1924, and with a clear vision she set out to make contemporary pewter art accessible to a wider audience. From the very beginning, the company became a vibrant meeting place for creativity, shaped by Ericson’s remarkable eye for talent and her ability to bring together some of the most promising designers of her time.⁠ ⁠ Under her leadership, Svenskt Tenn soon gained renown for its exclusive objects and its unmistakable atmosphere. Ericson was not only an entrepreneur but also a visionary scenographer. She possessed an extraordinary gift for arranging interiors, creating rooms that were alive with character, beauty, and unexpected harmony.⁠ ⁠ “We must not forget to cherish freedom within our homes, to not abstain from pieces just because they could jeopardise our aesthetic formalism. It is never a fabricated colour chart that gives a home its personality, but it is all the things one collects through life. All the things we once loved, alongside all the things we love today. — our homes are never completed, during our entire lives, we continue to build upon them.”⁠ ⁠ — Estrid Ericsons in “The Catechism of Interior design “, 1939.⁠ ⁠ See more of our previous auctions and subscribe to get notified about new objects by Estrid Ericson. ⁠ ⁠ #estridericson #firmasvenskttenn #auctionet

Estrid Ericson, 1894–1981.⁠ In celebration of what would have been Estrid’s 131st birthday this week, we've gathered a special collection of her unique pewter creations from past auctions. ⁠ At the age of 30, Estrid Ericson founded Firma Svenskt Tenn. It was 1924, and with a clear vision she set out to make contemporary pewter art accessible to a wider audience. From the very beginning, the company became a vibrant meeting place for creativity, shaped by Ericson’s remarkable eye for talent and her ability to bring together some of the most promising designers of her time.⁠ ⁠ Under her leadership, Svenskt Tenn soon gained renown for its exclusive objects and its unmistakable atmosphere. Ericson was not only an entrepreneur but also a visionary scenographer. She possessed an extraordinary gift for arranging interiors, creating rooms that were alive with character, beauty, and unexpected harmony.⁠ ⁠ “We must not forget to cherish freedom within our homes, to not abstain from pieces just because they could jeopardise our aesthetic formalism. It is never a fabricated colour chart that gives a home its personality, but it is all the things one collects through life. All the things we once loved, alongside all the things we love today. — our homes are never completed, during our entire lives, we continue to build upon them.”⁠ ⁠ — Estrid Ericsons in “The Catechism of Interior design “, 1939.⁠ ⁠ See more of our previous auctions and subscribe to get notified about new objects by Estrid Ericson. ⁠ ⁠ #estridericson #firmasvenskttenn #auctionet

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William Morris, 'Patterns'. ⁠ ⁠ London, 1856. Smoke stacks blot the sky, machine-milled furniture floods showrooms, and a young Oxford dropout named William Morris walks the Strand disgusted. “The age of ugliness is upon us,” he writes to his friend Edward Burne-Jones. Within a decade Morris will answer that gloom with riotous walls of indigo leaves and pomegranate reds, preaching that every home – rich or modest – deserves honest craftsmanship.⁠ ⁠ His crusade forged the Arts & Crafts movement, birthed the world-class Kelmscott Press and stoked a marketplace that still sees bolt-ends of “Strawberry Thief” trade for five-figure sums.⁠ ⁠ Read the full article through the link in our bio.

William Morris, 'Patterns'. ⁠ ⁠ London, 1856. Smoke stacks blot the sky, machine-milled furniture floods showrooms, and a young Oxford dropout named William Morris walks the Strand disgusted. “The age of ugliness is upon us,” he writes to his friend Edward Burne-Jones. Within a decade Morris will answer that gloom with riotous walls of indigo leaves and pomegranate reds, preaching that every home – rich or modest – deserves honest craftsmanship.⁠ ⁠ His crusade forged the Arts & Crafts movement, birthed the world-class Kelmscott Press and stoked a marketplace that still sees bolt-ends of “Strawberry Thief” trade for five-figure sums.⁠ ⁠ Read the full article through the link in our bio.

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Sven Markelius, 'Villa 49', 1930.⁠ ⁠ Villa 49, was presented as a model home for modern family living. With its clear and functional floor plan, one wing housed the living room, kitchen, and dining alcove, while the other contained the bedrooms, bathroom and wardrobe wall. Included in the interior was a pair of elegant armchairs later seen at auction in black lacquered gabon-mahogany with original black horsehair upholstery. The design made by architect Sven Markelius for the Exhibition marked the beginning of a design with intrigue lasting for centuries. The living room, in particular, conveyed a modern and airy impression, embodying the exhibition’s spirit of functional and forward-looking design.⁠ ⁠ Discover our current availability of furniture at auction.⁠ ⁠ #auctionet #onlineauction #scandinaviandesign #svenmarkelius

Sven Markelius, 'Villa 49', 1930.⁠ ⁠ Villa 49, was presented as a model home for modern family living. With its clear and functional floor plan, one wing housed the living room, kitchen, and dining alcove, while the other contained the bedrooms, bathroom and wardrobe wall. Included in the interior was a pair of elegant armchairs later seen at auction in black lacquered gabon-mahogany with original black horsehair upholstery. The design made by architect Sven Markelius for the Exhibition marked the beginning of a design with intrigue lasting for centuries. The living room, in particular, conveyed a modern and airy impression, embodying the exhibition’s spirit of functional and forward-looking design.⁠ ⁠ Discover our current availability of furniture at auction.⁠ ⁠ #auctionet #onlineauction #scandinaviandesign #svenmarkelius

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Interior designer @francescarowanplowden⁠ ⁠ Step inside the East Sussex home of interior designer Francesca Rowan-Plowden, celebrated for creating interiors filled with charm, soul and vintage treasures.⁠ ⁠ For the past two years, Francesca has been transforming her twenty-year-old house into a home that feels as though it has stood for centuries. Through layers of antiques, rich textiles, and timeless tones, she has created a space brimming with history and character.⁠ ⁠ “I wanted it to feel as though it had always been here,” she explains, a vision achieved through thoughtful repainting, rearranging and sourcing unique pieces with a story to tell.⁠ ⁠ Her passion for interiors began early: “As a child, I used to read Country Life and pore over auction catalogues. Even then, I was fascinated by objects with a past.”⁠ ⁠ For Francesca, decorating is about more than aesthetics, it’s about storytelling. Every antique, every textile, every vintage object becomes part of a narrative, weaving together a home that speaks with authenticity and soul.⁠ ⁠ Read the full article through the link in our bio.

Interior designer @francescarowanplowden⁠ ⁠ Step inside the East Sussex home of interior designer Francesca Rowan-Plowden, celebrated for creating interiors filled with charm, soul and vintage treasures.⁠ ⁠ For the past two years, Francesca has been transforming her twenty-year-old house into a home that feels as though it has stood for centuries. Through layers of antiques, rich textiles, and timeless tones, she has created a space brimming with history and character.⁠ ⁠ “I wanted it to feel as though it had always been here,” she explains, a vision achieved through thoughtful repainting, rearranging and sourcing unique pieces with a story to tell.⁠ ⁠ Her passion for interiors began early: “As a child, I used to read Country Life and pore over auction catalogues. Even then, I was fascinated by objects with a past.”⁠ ⁠ For Francesca, decorating is about more than aesthetics, it’s about storytelling. Every antique, every textile, every vintage object becomes part of a narrative, weaving together a home that speaks with authenticity and soul.⁠ ⁠ Read the full article through the link in our bio.

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Gustaf Tenggren, the man behind Snow White, Bambi and Pinocchio.⁠ ⁠ Finally, he steps back into the limelight. Two works by Gustaf Tenggren have just surfaced on Auctionet via Stockholms Auktionsverk, a rare occasion that has both Scandinavian and American collectors raising their eyebrows. And the timing could not be more fitting. In August 2025, a new record was set at Heritage Auctions, when one of his original concept paintings for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs sold for a staggering $168,000.⁠ ⁠ The works currently offered on Auctionet are dated 1925, a period when Gustaf Tenggren had already established himself as a celebrated star of the American illustration scene. After moving from Sweden in 1920, he quickly broke through in Cleveland, where his ability to craft both dreamlike and modern visual worlds made him one of the most sought-after illustrators of his day.⁠ ⁠ Read more through the link in our bio, and access the current pieces at auction. ⁠ ⁠ Photographs, courtesy of: Lars Emanuelsson ⁠ ⁠ #disney #gustaftenggren #auctionet

Gustaf Tenggren, the man behind Snow White, Bambi and Pinocchio.⁠ ⁠ Finally, he steps back into the limelight. Two works by Gustaf Tenggren have just surfaced on Auctionet via Stockholms Auktionsverk, a rare occasion that has both Scandinavian and American collectors raising their eyebrows. And the timing could not be more fitting. In August 2025, a new record was set at Heritage Auctions, when one of his original concept paintings for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs sold for a staggering $168,000.⁠ ⁠ The works currently offered on Auctionet are dated 1925, a period when Gustaf Tenggren had already established himself as a celebrated star of the American illustration scene. After moving from Sweden in 1920, he quickly broke through in Cleveland, where his ability to craft both dreamlike and modern visual worlds made him one of the most sought-after illustrators of his day.⁠ ⁠ Read more through the link in our bio, and access the current pieces at auction. ⁠ ⁠ Photographs, courtesy of: Lars Emanuelsson ⁠ ⁠ #disney #gustaftenggren #auctionet

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Mats Theselius, 'Aluminium Armchair', 1990.⁠ ⁠ Designed in 1990 and produced by Källemo, the Aluminium Armchair exemplifies Mats Theselius’ unique approach to material and form. Constructed entirely from aluminium, the chair embodies an industrial clarity while maintaining the designer’s characteristic balance between functionality and sculptural presence.⁠ ⁠ Today, Theselius’ chairs are highly sought after worldwide, with the Aluminium Armchair standing as a striking example of his ability to transform raw material into an object of both utility and refined design.⁠ ⁠ Subscribe to the keyword "Mats Theselius" to be notified about future objects coming up for auction through the link in our bio. ⁠ ⁠ #matstheselius #aluminiumarmchair #auctionet

Mats Theselius, 'Aluminium Armchair', 1990.⁠ ⁠ Designed in 1990 and produced by Källemo, the Aluminium Armchair exemplifies Mats Theselius’ unique approach to material and form. Constructed entirely from aluminium, the chair embodies an industrial clarity while maintaining the designer’s characteristic balance between functionality and sculptural presence.⁠ ⁠ Today, Theselius’ chairs are highly sought after worldwide, with the Aluminium Armchair standing as a striking example of his ability to transform raw material into an object of both utility and refined design.⁠ ⁠ Subscribe to the keyword "Mats Theselius" to be notified about future objects coming up for auction through the link in our bio. ⁠ ⁠ #matstheselius #aluminiumarmchair #auctionet

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