The Welsh Sale at Gregynog Hall

We are thrilled to announce that Rogers Jones & Co are embarking on a new partnership with historic Gregynog Hall near Newtown in mid-Wales. Our company is establishing a new regional office at Gregynog, and we will be holding fine art auctions in its celebrated Music Room.

Exactly one hundred years ago, Gregynog became the home of art patrons Gwendoline and Margaret Davies. The Music Room was the focus of conferences, concerts, music festivals and the display of their Old Master, British and Impressionist masterpieces.

To mark our new partnership with Gregynog, we will be holding a double bill of auctions on Saturday 27 July 2024. First up will be our flagship Welsh Sale, followed by our inaugural British & European Art sale.

In the Welsh Sale are artworks by Sir Kyffin Williams, a collection of works by Charles Tunnicliffe, Claudia Williams, Ceri Richards, John Elwyn, Donald McIntyre, Josef Herman, Augustus John and Sir Frank Brangwyn.

In the British & European Art sale are examples by Ken Howard OBE, Dame Laura Knight, Sir Terry Frost, Theodore Major, Fred Yates and Craigie Aitchison.

A special mention should be made to a painting by Gwen John which will be displayed alongside two bronzes from Gregynog’s permanent collection by August Rodin, who at one point was Gwen John’s lover. We are also offering a superb collection of works by Sir Kyffin Williams who maintained a close association with Gregynog.

Staging two major auctions at Gregynog marks another milestone in its history and ours.

With your support, Rogers Jones & Co. hopes to honour the legacy of the Davies sisters.

The office will be a hub for existing and new Rogers Jones clients. Alongside the office are two designated storerooms offering a secure repository for your auction entries. As prospective vendors, you will be able to receive free appraisals and valuations at Gregynog and consign items there for any of our auctions, be that our Jewellery & Collectables in Cardiff or Antiques & Fine Art in Colwyn Bay or Cardiff. Successful bidders can also collect from Gregynog the lots they won at any of our auctions in Wales.

Within easy reach from all directions, Gregynog Hall stands on the outskirts of the village of Tregynon. It is 14 miles from the market town of Welshpool and five miles from the Newtown by-pass, which provides quick access to Shrewsbury and Shropshire, Wrexham and northeast Wales, Cheshire, Llandrindod Wells, Leominster and the rest of mid-Wales and the borders. Liverpool, Birmingham and the Midlands are easily reached by car or train to Newtown.

Our office is conveniently located at the archway entrance to the courtyard, next to the car park and in view of Gregynog’s welcoming café. There are two designated free-to-park spaces for customers immediately adjacent to the office. Visitors may wish to enjoy Gregynog’s Grade I listed gardens or explore the estate, with walks though the Dingle and the Dell, the ancient Great Wood, or to the lily lake, which was created by Gwendoline Davies in the 1920s to replicate the series of Monet waterlily paintings in her collection. An instance of nature imitating art. However you spend your time, our auction experience at Gregynog promises to be a special occasion for vendors and bidders alike.

Cardiff Viewing:
Please note that there will be viewing at Cardiff by appointment for both auctions, as per normal, but with an earlier cut-off point. Please see website catalogue page / hardcopy catalogue for further details.

On Friday 26 July 2024, the day before the two auctions, there will be a special viewing of both these sales. The Music Room will be open at 1pm for visitors to browse. At 3pm there will be a live musical interlude and complimentary wine and refreshments. Viewing will close at 7pm. All are welcome to this unique art and music event – at a venue renowned for the visual arts and music-making in Wales.

We look forward to welcoming you to our new offices and saleroom for what will be a very special occasion.