Dunbar Sloane Ltd

Dunbar Sloane Ltd Auctioneers and Valuers Dunbar Sloane Ltd is New Zealand's longest running auction house. Our loyal staff are very highly regarded in their fields of expertise.

We specialise in antiques, decorative art, fine art, fine wine, books, toys and dolls, jewellery, artefacts, coins and stamps, colonial collectables and general household wares. The firm was started in 1918 by Andrew Dunbar Sloane, Lambton Quay, Wellington. Since then it has been kept in the family and is now in the hands of the third and fourth generation, Dunbar Russell Sloane and Dunbar Michael

Sloane in Auckland. Our Auckland branch was opened in 2000 and has recently moved to a new location. Dunbar Senior and Dunbar Junior are based at the Auckland office that specialises in the sale of militaria and Maori and Pacific artefacts and New Zealand historical items. Our Wellington head office covers three floors in the heart of the city with two separate auction rooms. Our five 'in-house' experts have a combined experience of over 100 years. Dunbar Sloane has achieved many New Zealand and international record prices for fine art, antiques and artefacts. Our sales often exceed 1000 lots and attract buyers and sellers from around the country and overseas bidders. We also specialise in chattel valuations for insurance, market, matrimonial and probate purposes.

The Model Railway & Diecast auction is live and open for bids.This timed online auction will close Wednesday 2 Sep from ...
27/08/2026

The Model Railway & Diecast auction is live and open for bids.

This timed online auction will close Wednesday 2 Sep from 12pm

More info on our website

The Rare Book auction is live and open for bids.This timed online auction will close Wednesday 26 Aug from 12pmMore info...
24/08/2026

The Rare Book auction is live and open for bids.

This timed online auction will close Wednesday 26 Aug from 12pm

More info on our website, link in bio

Jewellery Auctions on view from MondayAffordable & Estate Jewellery auction closes Tuesday 4 AugustAntique & Fine Jewell...
03/08/2026

Jewellery Auctions on view from Monday

Affordable & Estate Jewellery auction closes Tuesday 4 August

Antique & Fine Jewellery Auction is closes Wednesday 5 August

Highlights from our upcoming New Zealand & International Fine Art Auction. The Catalogue for this auction is online now!...
17/07/2026

Highlights from our upcoming New Zealand & International Fine Art Auction. The Catalogue for this auction is online now! Viewing begins Friday 24 July and part 1 will be held live at our Wellington showroom at 94 Featherston St on the 29th July.

For more details, visit our website.

The Roger Beer Collection Auction is now live.Collection comprising of pottery and porcelain from the major British fact...
13/07/2026

The Roger Beer Collection Auction is now live.

Collection comprising of pottery and porcelain from the major British factories including Doulton, Royal Worcester, Wedgewood, Bretby, Clarice Cliff, Charlotte Rhead, Carltonware, European, Art Nouveau & Art Deco periods, Asian Satsuma, Sumida Gawa, not to mention fine glass and much much more!

This online auction closes over 3 days from Tuesday July 14.

More information on our website

Militaria & Military Books Auction is live for bidding.This timed auction will close on 24 June from 12pm
14/06/2026

Militaria & Military Books Auction is live for bidding.

This timed auction will close on 24 June from 12pm

The Art Plus auction is on view.This timed auction will close 10 June from 12pm.
07/06/2026

The Art Plus auction is on view.

This timed auction will close 10 June from 12pm.

The Art Plus auction is live! This auction has a wide selection of art for all.This online auction will close Wednesday ...
02/06/2026

The Art Plus auction is live! This auction has a wide selection of art for all.

This online auction will close Wednesday 10 June.

View more info on our website

The Silver & Antique is open and on view now.This timed auction will close on 28 May from 12PM.More info on our website.
25/05/2026

The Silver & Antique is open and on view now.

This timed auction will close on 28 May from 12PM.

More info on our website.

The Bates & Co Collection Auction is online now.John Bates & Co was a prominent Christchurch-based retailer founded in 1...
25/05/2026

The Bates & Co Collection Auction is online now.

John Bates & Co was a prominent Christchurch-based retailer founded in 1883 by John Bates, with retail shops in Cashel Street, Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland, closing in 1987. They specialised in importing Royal Doulton, Wedgwood, Royal Worcester, Moorcroft, Glassware and other quality English ceramics.

This auction will be closing on 27 May from 12PM.

Address

94 Featherson Street
Wellington
6011

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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