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MOORABOOL AUCTIONS

Le Chapeau de Brigand, after Thomas Uwins
George II Battersea Enamel Plaque
Miller- Gardner's Dictionary 1768
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16 Ryrie Street, Geelong Victoria, Australia. ph 0494 129 983

At Moorabool Auctions, our aim is to provide a quality experience for customers and vendors.

With a life-time’s experience in the Antiques, Art & Auction world, we are a brand you can have confidence in.

Our sales are fully online, with viewings of the items at our Geelong premises before the sale.

To bid, you’ll need to either register with Invaluable,

or you can also bid direct with us via an absentee bid form, link below.

 

Next Auction: TBA

Viewing Thursday + Friday before Saturday sale.

Our December sale was 400+ lots of interesting & affordable items, including some Gold & Silver pieces to treasure, a collection of Paintings by local artist of note, John Gardner, and a group of fun & useful items from Geelong’s now-closed center of Men’s fashion, ‘The Squire Shoppe’ of Ryrie Street.

 

2025 will see the continuation of sales every month or so, with some very interesting collections about to be taken in for cataloguing & sale. 

Join our email list to be notified – 

    – and if you would like to consign items, please get in touch! 

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Browse through the latest Moorabool Auction

– leave a bid with us using an Absentee Bid Form (saves you the 5% extra Invaluable Fee!)

– for items over $500, you may wish to bid live via the telephone – use the form to do so.

How to Absentee Bid.

Leave a bid with us, and we will bid on your behalf, at the lowest possible amount. This depends on reserve and other interested bidders – but we do not inflate bids or start at your highest limit.

(You also same 5% in fees!)

Send forms/bids to:    mooraboolauctions@gmail.com

Consign Now for 2025

Are you thinking of selling?

We can take in items for next year’s sales at any time. Planned is a January ‘Collectors’ auction – coins, stamps, collectable cards + ‘new in box’ toys & action figures. 

February will see a top-end sale of fine Georgian & Victorian Furniture, Silver, Glass, Artworks, Ceramics…..   

The success of our last sale follows the trends we have seen throughout this year:  certain categories sold well, while there was a lack of interest in others.

We’re looking for:      AUSTRALIANA     JEWELLERY        STERLING SILVER        Quality ART        ARTS & CRAFTS  furniture, ceramics, etc.

‘Hard to Sell’ (prices very low) – 20th century collectable ceramics, larger furniture items

Please feel free to text a photo to 0494 129 983 and we will get back with a suggested price.

 

 

Featured Items in last Sale:

Featured Items in Sale Archives:

Auction Items November 2, Australian Auction 2024, Moorabool Auctions

1920’s-30’s Racing Excitement @ Phillip Island – Australia’s 1st GP Cup

Featuring the 1928 TT Phillip Island ‘SHELL CUP’, 1st to be held in Australia + on Phillip Island – plus the 1935 12-hour trial trophy- a Kangaroo...
Auction Items November 2, Moorabool Auctions

Important Colonial Discovery: Sydney Harbour by George Peacock

A newly discovered painting of Sydney Harbour can be attributed to Convict artist George Peacock. Read our in-depth examination as we even pinpoint the exact place the...
Auction Items November 2, Australian Auction 2024, Moorabool Auctions

A Frederick Strange watercolour with Clifford Craig Provenance

An extremely rare convict artist’s work, from the personal collection of the man who first documented him in the 1960’s… including some fresh research...
Auction Items November 2, Moorabool Auctions

The Ultimate Australiana? Prenzel Aboriginal Portraits

A pair of rare Robert Prenzel carvings will feature in Moorabool’s November sale, with provenance back to when they were ‘new’ in the...
Auction Items November 2, Australian Auction 2024, Moorabool Auctions

November 2 Feature Items

November 2Our upcoming sale includes a fine selection of desirable items, with an emphesis on Australiana.
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Auction Items November 2, Moorabool Auctions

View of Veere, Holland, 1898 by J.H.Scheltema

A rarely seen Dutch landscape, of Veere, Holland, painted by Dutch-born artist J.H. Scheltema. Best known for his scenes of the Australian bush, this work was painted...
Auction Items November 2, Moorabool Auctions

Uranium Glass

Uranium glass is a type of glass that has had uranium added to it, giving it a desirable green or yellowish hue. The practice of making uranium glass began in the early...

Shipping

We ship in-house, anywhere needed.   Our price is kept as reasonable as possible – ie. a cup & saucer- sized package, Australia-wide,  $25 ,  USA & UK  $45.

We have had decades of experience, and know how to get your purchases to you safely.      Ask for a quote!

Larger items & furniture can be quoted by several local shippers, see auction pages under ‘Shipping’ for contacts.

Shipping with Experience.

Click for Bidding Amounts

The following is the guided for bidding increments – take note when leaving an absentee bid.

Range $ Amount $
0 – 50 $5
 50-200 $10
200-500 $25
500-1,000 $50
1,000-10,000 $100
10,000+ $500

A New Chapter in Auction Excellence

Building on the rich heritage of Moorabool Antiques, we are excited to announce the launch of Auctions at Moorabool. With decades of expertise in the antiques market, Moorabool Auctions is set to redefine the auction landscape.

Our regular auctions offer a diverse sellection of unique items, all with the meticulous cataloguing and detailed descriptions you’ve come to expect from Moorabool.

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Expertise in Antiques & Art

Moorabool Auctions: A Tradition of Excellence

Bow Turkish Lady Sweetmeat Figure

At Moorabool Auctions, we pride ourselves on our expert handling of specialist Antique, Art, and Collection auctions. Nestled in the heart of Geelong, our auctions are celebrated for meticulous in-depth cataloguing and high-resolution, comprehensive photographs that ensure transparency and confidence for both buyers and sellers. Each item is presented with detailed descriptions, noting any flaws fully, allowing collectors to make informed decisions. Trust Moorabool Auctions to deliver exceptional results and uphold the integrity of your precious collections.

< SOLD June 2024:  Bow ‘Turk’ sweetmeat, c. 1760 –  $2600 +BP

Selling? Let us help.

Send Photos

to   0494 129 983 

Simply take a photo or two on your smartphone and text them to us. 

We'll be able to assess your items and reply with a suggestion of price. Some items are suitable for Retail sale, others for Auction.

Please include photos of any signatures, hallmarks, and the bases of ceramic items.

COLLECTIONS: we are able to process collections of Art & Antiques, please contact us with any documentation, or general photos.

LOOKING FOR: we are after earlier items in all categories, no reproductions or items made in the post-1950 period.

NOT INTERESTED: items we do not handle include firearms, electronic goods, post-1950 items.