Results: Country Living


February 2026

Our inaugural Country Living sale was held last week and delivered a confident debut, confirming the strength of the market for characterful furniture, decorative objects and artwork rooted in rural life and traditional interiors. The results reflected a clear appetite for honest materials, good scale and pieces that bring warmth and authenticity into the home.

Spanning the 17th century through to the early 20th century, the sale brought together country oak and pine furniture, vernacular decorative objects and sporting art, all united by a shared sense of place and purpose.

Country Furniture with Presence and Patina


Furniture formed the backbone of the sale, with buyers responding particularly well to strong forms and practical pieces with visual impact.

A large Victorian stripped pine reverse breakfront housekeeper’s cupboard, complete with its generous run of drawers and cupboard storage, achieved £1,600, underlining the continued demand for large-scale pine furniture suited to modern kitchens and utility spaces.

Equally appealing was a David ‘Oakleafman’ Langstaff oak dresser, carved with his distinctive signature leaf and combining open shelving with glazed cupboards. The piece sold for £1,600, demonstrating the enduring popularity of Yorkshire craftsmanship within the Country Living aesthetic.

At the more architectural end of the spectrum, a Gothic Revival ash breakfront wardrobe in the manner of Charles Bevan made £900, showing that decorative Victorian furniture with strong design credentials continues to find a ready audience.

Decorative Objects with Character and Scale


Decorative entries added depth and texture to the sale, with buyers drawn to pieces that offer both visual interest and versatility.

A pair of life-size cast iron stags, suitable for garden or interior display, proved particularly popular, selling for £1,400 and highlighting the demand for statement pieces that bring drama and narrative into country settings.

Domestic wares also performed well, with a modern Spode Floral Haven dinner service for twelve achieving £600, reinforcing the appeal of complete table services that combine practicality with decorative charm.

Earlier material found its audience too, with a 17th century carved figure of a putto selling for £500, a reminder that sculptural fragments and devotional or architectural carvings remain an important part of the Country Living story.

Decorative Objects with Character and Scale


Artwork rooted in rural life and sporting tradition rounded out the sale, adding colour, history and storytelling.

A set of four elephant folio aquatints after John Frederick Herring Senior, depicting classic fox hunting scenes, sold for £500, offering decorative scale and period charm.

Paintings also attracted interest, including George Armfield’s oil of three sporting dogs in an interior, which achieved £600, and a pair of horse portraits by Charles F Davis, sold together for £600. These results underline the steady demand for sporting art that complements country interiors without overpowering them.
The success of our first Country Living Sale confirms the strength of the market for well-chosen furniture, decorative objects and artwork with rural character and authentic appeal. Buyers continue to seek pieces with patina, craftsmanship and a sense of history, whether for traditional homes or modern country-inspired interiors.

We are now inviting entries for future Country Living auctions. If you have country furniture, decorative objects, ceramics or related pieces that you think may be suitable, our specialists would be delighted to offer advice and valuations. Learn more about the types of items we invite for the Country Living sale by reading this article.
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