Surrey Herald Press release. January 2007

 The 20^th Century Interior

 Wellers Auction House in Chertsey is  to hold a sale that is sure to be a highlight in the auction calender .  A major Collection of Paintings and furniture including designs by major twentieth century designers.                                                                            If you are thinking dark furniture and classical antiques, think again  this sale is about style. From beautifully made furniture by the Cotswold school  to jazzy Art Deco and funky modern design , many of the items would look at home in any loft apartment

   Major items by top designers are likely to attract interest from Museums and galleries, but there is something for everyone in this sale. Estimates range from £20-40 for a piece of 1960s Whitefriars glass to £10,000-£20,000 for a water colour By Eric Ravilious one of the most admired Artists of the 1930s.

Fit  For a Queen

Estimated at £100-200 a Coronation stool that was used at the coronation of our Queen , these were specially made for the occasion and invited dignitaries took them away at the end of the service. This example in very good condition with the original blue velvet upholstery.

Beatles photos and signed photos by film stars of the 1960s all taken at Shepperton Studios start at £30-50.

Or Splash Out on a 1950s cocktail bar made to look like the prow of a boat

These are the Antiques of the future and a great investment, but also things that you will be happy to live with right now.