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The complete auction service supported by qualified expertise and experience.

Since 1979 our auctions have become an established and successful way of selling all types of antiques, paintings, fine art and collectors items. Selling through David Lay in the competitive environment of our auctions, maximises the potential return on your property.

The Penzance Auction House is one of the foremost auction houses in the country and the largest in Cornwall. We sell not just locally, but to national and overseas collectors and dealers.

DAVID LAY FRICS

Fellow of the Royal Institution of Charted Surveyors
Qualified & professional antiques & art valuer, auctioneer & consultant
Auctioneer of the Year 2003/2004
National winner at the British Antiques & Collectables Awards
Over 30 years valuation & auction experience
Expertise in identification, valuation & auction of all antiques & fine art
Long-established salerooms with record auction results
Selling to & on behalf of local, national & international clients

Live internet bidding

All our specialist sales have live internet bidding and attract international audiences

We are Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors qualified chartered antiques and fine art surveyors.
An RICS qualification is an assurance of expertise, experience and good business and auction practice.

DAVID LAY FRICS

Staff Information

Auctioneer & Valuer

Carl Nielsen B.A. Hons.

Main Saleroom

Anton Barnes (Head Porter)

David Coleman (Assistant Porter)

General Auction Saleroom

Phillip Waller (General Auction Manager)

Ryan Prowse (Porter)

Trevor Murphy (Porter)

Office

Alison Todd (Office Manager)

Ann Jones

Melanie Esdale

Fryda Snell

Consulting Specialists

John Floyd (Books)

David Taylor (Collector's Items)