Victor Mee Auctions, the distinguished Cavan-based auction house, is pleased to announce its highly anticipated annual Summer Garden Sale, an online-only event taking place on July 18th and 19th. The carefully curated catalogue boasts over 800 lots of garden items, ranging from seating and tables to bronze statuary, planters, urns, and exterior fixtures.
One standout piece up for auction is a striking moulded stone French gazebo with a wrought iron top, estimated to be valued between €8000 and €12000. Additionally, the catalogue features a selection of sought-after Arras-style garden furniture, known for its hand-forged craftsmanship and distinctive claw or hoof feet. Notably, a large rectangular dining table with eight ribbed ladderback chairs is expected to fetch between €2500 and €4500.
Garden enthusiasts will also find teak Lutyens benches, inspired by the designs of architect Sir Edwin Lutyens. These benches, valued at €500 to €800 each, blend classic and contemporary elements, making them timeless additions to any outdoor space.
The Summer Garden Sale offers an array of garden statuary, including contemporary bronze sculptures with sleek lines and traditional bronze pieces such as majestic stags and charming hares. Water features are well-represented in the catalogue, with a notable highlight being a rare 19th-century cast iron two-tier fountain adorned with swans and a 20th-century moulded stone French surround embellished with shells, estimated at €2000 to €4000.
The Summer Garden Sale by Victor Mee Auctions caters to a growing trend of younger buyers seeking high-quality and enduring pieces for their outdoor spaces. The auction house takes pride in presenting a diverse catalogue that appeals to various tastes and budgets, providing buyers with the opportunity to invest in unique and durable items of provenance and sentiment.
Speaking of the annual Summer Garden Sale, the auctioneer Victor Mee said, “The Summer Garden Sale is a highly anticipated event at Victor Mee Auctions. We take pride in surpassing expectations by curating an exceptional selection of high-quality lots that cater to diverse tastes and budgets. Our exclusive catalogue showcases the dedication and effort put forth by our team. We have noticed a growing trend among younger buyers who appreciate the value of investing in unique and durable pieces, which not only appreciate in monetary worth but also hold sentimental and historical significance.”
Prospective buyers can view the full catalogue and register to bid on the Victor Mee Auctions website, www.victormeeauctions.ie. The Summer Garden Sale by Victor Mee Auctions takes place on Tuesday July 18th and Wednesday July 19th live online from 5:30pm.
In person viewing of the catalogue will take place at the Victor Mee Auctions auction rooms at Cloverhill, Co. Cavan on Friday July 14th from 10am – 5pm, Saturday July 15th and Sunday July 16th from 12pm – 6pm, and Monday July 17th from 10am – 5pm.
