MOORABOOL AUCTIONS
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.
Our Story: Second Generation Dealers & Auctions in Geelong, Australia >
Next Auction: 10th May
Viewing Thursday + Friday before Saturday sale.
Coming Variety Sale
Our next sale with offer a fine range of 400+ lots, including a group of ‘Premium’ items of note,
sourced from local collections and estates.
Ceramics & Glass, Sterling Silver, Jewellery, Art,
Plus a good selection of Furniture,
and of course our ‘Bargain Boxes’ – large groups of terrific items, all starting at a very low price – No Reserve.
Guaranteed Bargains!
LIVE auction action:
This is also a LIVE auction: Paul will be the auctioneer in our Geelong premises, where we have prepared a section for bidders to sit. It will be broadcast live via the Invaluable app, but who can’t resist an actual in-house auction…..?
”Bidding
You have multiple ways of taking part in the bidding:
1 – Via Invaluable: you can pre-bid on Invaluable, and leave the ‘maximum’ amount you have in mind for as many lots as you wish. You can then also bid using the invaluable app / webpage.
2 – In-house: if you are able to come to our Geelong premises, you can participate as our auction audience, and follow the sale on-the-spot.
3 – Absentee: we have an in-house Absentee service, where your bids will be taken and secured at the lowest possible amount. Simply fill in the downloadable form above, or call us. This must be arranged ahead of sale commencement.
4 – Phone: in some circumstances, we can do a telephone bid. We’ll call you ahead of the lot, and a member of staff will place your bids following your instructions. This must be arranged ahead of time, and is suitable for the more expensive lots.
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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 |
Browse through the latest Moorabool Auction
– leave a bid with us using an Absentee Bid Form (saves you the 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.
This also saves the extra 3% Invaluable charges you for the use of their platform.
Send forms/bids to: mooraboolauctions@gmail.com
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.
Featured items in May's Auction
Kanxi Yen-Yen with ‘Eight Horses of Muwang’, Kanxi 1644-1722
AN extrordinary Chinese celadon vase painted with underglaze blue and copper red horses and pine trees is a highlight of Moorabool’s April sale. Read about it’s fascinating story here…
Adam & Eve – rare ‘carved painting’ by Cecil Skotnes, c. 1965
A rare ‘Primitive Modern’ artwork Fresh to the market, by notable South African artist Cyril Skotnes (1926-2009)
Next Sale: April 5th
Variety Sale: from Australiana to ‘Modern Primitive’ art, this sale has a great range of desirable items. And don’t miss Mr Puddleduck, the rare ‘Clarice Cliff’ figure of a duck in a top-hat!
Featured Items in Sale Archives:
Madam Scotney, “Ballarat’s Songbird” signed photo, c. 1925
Ellen Greenway , Melbourne pot-painter
1920’s-30’s Racing Excitement @ Phillip Island – Australia’s 1st GP Cup
Important Colonial Discovery: Sydney Harbour by George Peacock
A Frederick Strange watercolour with Clifford Craig Provenance
The Ultimate Australiana? Prenzel Aboriginal Portraits
November 2 Feature Items
View of Veere, Holland, 1898 by J.H.Scheltema
Uranium Glass
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Are you thinking of selling?
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. ART DECO
URANIUM GLASS
‘Hard to Sell’ (prices very low) – 20th century general ceramics, larger furniture items, Victorian Glass, most Victorian items…..
Please feel free to text a photo to 0494 129 983 and we will get back with a suggested price.
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
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
