Fine Art Auctioneers and Valuers
As the premier specialists in the south of England since 1980, we hold regular specialist and general sales focusing on paintings, sculpture, Islamic, Chinese and Asian art, jewellery, clocks, ceramics, furniture, glass, books, coins, medals and vintage collectables.
+44 (0)1428 653727
sales@johnnicholsons.com
Longfield, Midhurst Road, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 3HA
BID ONLINE
You can bid online for all auctions here:
Please note: All bidders wishing to spend £5000 or more will need to call or email the office for pre-approval.
We are unable to accept registrations (on any bidding platform) once the auction commences.
Bids (Incl commission and absentee) of high value Lots (£10,000 or more) may ONLY be offered via telephone or in the auction rooms.
Online bidding will also attract additional charges.
Please see BUYING page for more details. All sales are bound by our terms and conditions. Please ensure you have read them before bidding.
Online bidders are able to register anytime up until one hour before the auction.
Upcoming Auctions

A fine antique auction.

A fine painting auction.

An Islamic and Oriental auction.
Latest News
June and beyond are full of promise for sports fans, art and antiques events… and auctions
June is the highlight of the year for the British art market, with dealers and collectors flying in from all over the world to take part in art and antiques fairs and auctions, and innumerable gallery shows also open. While all this activity is largely based in...
Valuation Day – Friday 30 May
John Nicholson's are running a Valuation Day on Friday 30 May 10-3 at: The Grange Community and Leisure Centre, Bepton Road Midhurst West Sussex GU29 9HD Bring your collectables, gold, silver, watches and valuables to be consigned to auction - gold and silver...
HEAD OF ISLAMIC & ORIENTAL DEPARTMENT
John Nicholson's are seeking an experienced specialist for valuing and cataloguing consignments for our monthly auctions. Must have very good knowledge of Islamic and Oriental collectables and artefacts, and also needs to display a portfolio of clients. Rostrum...
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What’s the strangest thing you have ever seen at auction? I was asked the other day. A good question, but difficult to answer after several decades in the job. Thinking back, though, several items stand out – not necessarily ones that passed through my hands, but...
Beyond the religious, Easter recalls the fabulous works of the inimitable Peter Carl Fabergé
As Easter approaches, it reminds me of one of my favourite dreams: being asked to go through the boxes of a client’s attic to see if anything emerges that might be worth selling and coming across a Fabergé egg. These jewels are among the most famous luxury items ever...
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Easter Monday falls on April 21 this year. It also happens to be the birthday of our late Queen. Elizabeth II, a reminder, if one was needed, of the rich Royal heritage we enjoy. If there’s one thing we Brits do better than anyone else it is fostering our great Royal...