EIG December 2017 Newsletter - Essential Auction News
Publish Date: 18 December 2017
By Beth Fox
Further reading
Welcome to the December newsletter
Looking back at auction activity in November and preceding periods
As highlighted last month, several major auctioneers held their Autumn auction in October this year compared with November last year. This resulted in large double-digit gains made in October, but conversely large double-digit losses in November, as can be seen in the figures below.
Overall Statistics November 2017
Auctions Held in the UK 112
Total Lots Offered 1,874
Total Lots Sold 1,336
Percent Sold 71.3%
Total Realised £196,384,128
National Auction Analysis
A word from the editor:
May I take this opportunity of wishing you all a peaceful and relaxing holiday and prosperous new year!
As ever I would welcome any comments or feedback you may have regarding the newsletter or indeed the wider market in general.
Kind regards,
David Sandeman
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