Peterborough Auctions

Peterborough Auctions We are a full service auction house located in quintessential Peterborough, NH, servicing our local community and beyond.

Our focus is creating a comfortable space for buyers and sellers to access the auction world whether they are new to the process or experienced auction goers. We believe the world of art, antiques, jewelry and collecting should be accessible to all interested; furthering the history and sustainability of antique and vintage pieces. We welcome any questions or interest regarding how to sell or buy

at auction and offer five ways to bid based on the comfort of the individual. All auctions are preceded by a week of open gallery preview hours for buyers to feel, see and experience each piece in person. For those less local we offer video chat and additional information and pictures per request. Whether it's a whole estate or a singular piece, complementary auction appraisals are always available either in person or through email or text message.

To be sold in our June 21 auction: An Artisan Goose Bowl, 1970’s League of New Hampshire CraftsmenWe’re on a wild goose ...
06/05/2026

To be sold in our June 21 auction: An Artisan Goose Bowl, 1970’s League of New Hampshire Craftsmen

We’re on a wild goose chase trying to figure out the artist’s attribution for this cool piece. Our consignor recalls that the bowl was made and purchased from a woman who was active in the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, but lived just out of state, either in Vermont or Massachusetts. Any ideas?

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Writing Desk and Chair, Winchendon Furniture Co.From a collection of mid centu...
06/04/2026

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Writing Desk and Chair, Winchendon Furniture Co.
From a collection of mid century modern furniture, to be sold in our June 21 auction—catalog coming June 7.

Charles Wadsworth (1917-2002) Old Dachshund Buffy, 1970Intaglio print, titled, signed and dated in pencil.  8” x 5 1/4”;...
06/01/2026

Charles Wadsworth (1917-2002) Old Dachshund Buffy, 1970
Intaglio print, titled, signed and dated in pencil.  8” x 5 1/4”; sheet size 13” x 10”. 

To be sold in our June 21 auction of fine art, jewelry and antiques. Full catalog—June 7

Charles Wadsworth grew up in the New York City suburb of Ridgewood, NJ. Between 1937 and 1941 he worked for The American People’s School in the Bronx; he took classes from Carl Nelson and attended the Art Students League where he studied under Nicolaides and Kunioshi.  Wadsworth was a conscientious objector during WW2 and married in late 1945.  A few years later he bought land on Cranberry Island off the coast of Maine, where he would end up building a house and spending summers. Wadsworth is considered the first of the late 20th century Cranberry Isles artists. He exhibited in Boston at the Margaret Brown Gallery and at the Boris Mirski Gallery, and taught painting and printmaking at the Commonwealth School from 1957-1974. In the 1970’s, Wadsworth published books of poetry with the Godine Press in Brookline, MA.

A John Cook Studios Glass and Bronze LampTo be sold in our June auction of fine art, jewelry and antiques — catalog in p...
05/31/2026

A John Cook Studios Glass and Bronze Lamp

To be sold in our June auction of fine art, jewelry and antiques — catalog in production, coming June 7.

A Tambetti Star Ruby and Citrine 18K Gold Brooch To be sold in our June auction of fine art, jewelry and antiques. Catal...
05/30/2026

A Tambetti Star Ruby and Citrine 18K Gold Brooch

To be sold in our June auction of fine art, jewelry and antiques. Catalog with live bidding coming June 7. Stay tuned!

Domus Aurea, Nero’s Golden Palace. Engraving by J. Blundell“Nero was the last of the Julio-Claudian dynasty that took Ro...
05/28/2026

Domus Aurea, Nero’s Golden Palace. Engraving by J. Blundell

“Nero was the last of the Julio-Claudian dynasty that took Rome from Republic to one-man rule. Raised amidst violence and tyranny, he ruled with ludicrous vanity, demented whimsy and inept despotism. Few mourned his abdication and death amidst the chaos that he had himself created.” Simon Montefiore

From a collection of antique engravings, to be sold in our June 21 auction of fine art, jewelry and antiques.

An Art Deco Diamond RingFrom a selection of antique and estate jewelry to be offered in our June auction. Catalog coming...
05/23/2026

An Art Deco Diamond Ring
From a selection of antique and estate jewelry to be offered in our June auction. Catalog coming soon.

Jackson Lee Nesbitt (1913-2008) Sheet and Plate Mill, 1938The other of the two Nesbitt steel mill etchings we’ll be offe...
05/23/2026

Jackson Lee Nesbitt (1913-2008) Sheet and Plate Mill, 1938

The other of the two Nesbitt steel mill etchings we’ll be offering in our June 21 auction of fine art, jewelry and antiques. You can almost feel the white hot heat come off the paper with this series. This catalog will feature, among other things, a broad selection of 20th century American prints from several collections and estates. Stay tuned!

Jackson Lee Nesbitt (1913-2008) Hot Metal - Sheffield Steel Corporation, 1940In the late 1930’s the Sheffield Steel Corp...
05/21/2026

Jackson Lee Nesbitt (1913-2008) Hot Metal - Sheffield Steel Corporation, 1940

In the late 1930’s the Sheffield Steel Corporation contacted the Kansas City Art Institute looking for talented young artists to depict their operations. John de Martelly and Nesbitt were recommended, but the former declined on account of the extreme heat. Nesbitt, however, had an affinity for the place, making repeat sketching visits over the course of the late 1930’s and 1940’s, making over 20 images. We’re delighted to offer this etching, as well as “Sheet and Plate Mill, 1938” in our June auction.

Warrington Colescott (1921-2018) Rembrandt Bankrupt, 1977Soft-ground etching and aquatint, 22/75, editioned, titled, ins...
05/21/2026

Warrington Colescott (1921-2018) Rembrandt Bankrupt, 1977

Soft-ground etching and aquatint, 22/75, editioned, titled, inscribed, signed and dated in pencil.

One of many 20th century American prints to be sold in our June 21 auction of fine art, jewelry and antiques; catalog in production.

Colescott was a master printmaker, who along with his wife Frances Myers, operated the Mantegna Press in Hollandale, Wisconsin. Colescott taught at the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 1949 to 1986; he studied at the Académie de la Grande Chaumière in Paris and was a Fulbright Fellow at the Slade School of Fine Art in London.

This satirical image comes from his series The History of Printmaking (1975-78), in which Colescott reimagines critical moments in the history of printmaking.

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