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.

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.

Vintage Automobilia auction is online now.The Stedman family vintage automobilia collection was amassed over three gener...
28/04/2026

Vintage Automobilia auction is online now.

The Stedman family vintage automobilia collection was amassed over three generations and includes hood ornaments, car club badges, dashboard instruments, lighting, accessories, tools and includes a vast array of items including British, European and American.

This auction is held over 2 days and will be closing on 9th & 10th May from 1PM.

There were outstanding results in our March Fine Art Auction Including the Sir Robert Jones Estate. Eager bidding in the...
01/04/2026

There were outstanding results in our March Fine Art Auction Including the Sir Robert Jones Estate. Eager bidding in the room and online resulted in strong prices for Peter Siddell, Robert Ellis, Pat Hanly, & Gottfried Lindauer. We reached a record price for Liam Barr’s portrait Faethm of $34,000, more than tripling the previous record for the artist at auction.

With our sustained demand for quality in our catalogue, we maintain our 80% sell through rate and 97% sell by value rate. The highest sell through rate in New Zealand.

We invite entries for our next Fine & Applied Arts Auction to be held in July.

Joe Keate- Director of Art
[email protected]
04 472 1367

Outstanding results from our November Fine Art Auction with a sell through rate of 80% and a sell by value rate of 105%....
01/12/2025

Outstanding results from our November Fine Art Auction with a sell through rate of 80% and a sell by value rate of 105%. These highlighted pieces well surpassed expectations.

We invite entries for our next Fine & Applied Arts Auction to be held in March 2026. This sale will include the Sir Robert Jones Estate Art Collection featuring major works by Pat Hanly, Robert Ellis, Michael Illingworth & others.

Joe Keate - Director of Art
[email protected]
04 472 1367

New Zealand & International Fine Art Auction catalogue is online now!This auction will be live and online on the 19th No...
31/10/2025

New Zealand & International Fine Art Auction catalogue is online now!

This auction will be live and online on the 19th November from 6pm.

More information on our website, link in bio.

The Estate Collection of Peter Avery Part I & II. This auction features a wide range of NZ, English & European studio po...
24/10/2025

The Estate Collection of Peter Avery Part I & II. This auction features a wide range of NZ, English & European studio pottery and glass, art & furniture.
We are open to view from Tuesday and Wednesday

This is a timed auction. Part I will close 28 Oct from 12pm. Part II will close 29 Oct from 12pm

For more information, visit our website. Link in bio

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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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