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Auction Results | At Home in Three Counties: The Collection of Donald & Hilary Macpherson | 29 April 2026
On Wednesday 29 April, Dreweatts was delighted to present at auction the collection of Donald and Hilary Macpherson. Donald was a collector of wide-ranging and discerning taste, with interests spanning furniture, treen and silver, as well as modern art and Anglo-Indian art. Modesty may have kept Donald from identifying as a collector, but the legacy he leaves behind tells another story - one of vision, dedication, and the enduring art of living with beauty.
The strength of the collection was reflected in the sale results, as collectors from around the world competed eagerly for the opportunity to acquire pieces. After 9 hours of fierce bidding in the room, online, and via telephone, the auction surpassed expectations, achieving a total of £1,366,000, making 272% of the pre-sale estimate, with a 99% sell-through rate. Highlights included two Company School landscapes, which realised £208,100, and a set of six watercolours by a Delhi-based artist from an illustrated manuscript, which sold for £75,800, underscoring the sustained appeal and growing interest in Anglo-Indian art.
Commenting on the results, Head of House Sales and Private Collections, Joe Robinson said "We are delighted with the success of The Collection of Donald Macpherson, a sale that felt as personal as it was significant. Donald’s thoughtful eye resonated strongly with bidders from around the globe. The market responded with real energy to the breadth of his vision, from 18th-century English furniture to Welsh vernacular pieces and Company School paintings. It was deeply rewarding to see such enthusiasm for a collection built on quiet connoisseurship, and this result reinforces how presenting the traditional material with confidence and conviction provides a strong backdrop for equally strong results."
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