Anderson and Garland

What Anderson and Garland does

Anderson & Garland is a privately-held auction house founded in 1840 (firmographic record) / 1845 (company history), headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, North East England. The company operates a traditional saleroom at Anderson House (Westerhope, Newcastle) and conducts regular specialist auctions across multiple categories including Fine Art, Silver, Jewellery, Watches, Wine & Whisky, Books, Comics & Trading Cards, Collectors' items, and Homes & Interiors. It also offers a separate land and property auction service via A&G Land & Property Agents. The company serves two principal customer groups: professional services clients (probate solicitors, executors, and insurance companies requiring formal valuation reports) and consumer collectors/investors seeking authenticated specialist items, as well as private vendors looking to sell single items or complete estate contents.

The underlying technology stack is built around the proprietary A&G Live online bidding platform, powered by Bidpath technology and supplemented by integration with the-saleroom.com for additional live bidding reach. IT infrastructure is managed by Cavtec Systems Ltd, and website hosting and email marketing are handled by Go Auction Ltd. Supporting tools include a Lot Alerts email notification system, an online valuation submission portal, and shipping arrangements via partnership with Mailboxes Newcastle. Bidding is facilitated through four channels: in-person at the saleroom, online via A&G Live, telephone (for lots above £250), and absentee bids.

Anderson & Garland generates revenue through transaction-based fees: a buyer's premium of 25% plus VAT (30% inc. VAT) on hammer price, plus seller commissions that vary by item type and value (with a £5 per-lot web fee and £10 minimum charge for sold lots). Ancillary revenue streams include paid paper catalogues, shipping services, and probate/insurance valuation reports (retained on file for up to 50 years). The company is registered as Anderson & Garland Ltd., a private limited company in England and Wales, with 11-50 employees, and operates independently with no disclosed parent company or external investment. Compliance certifications include UK GDPR and CCPA.

Name

Anderson and Garland

Legal name

Anderson & Garland Ltd.

Website

https://andersonandgarland.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1845

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Anderson & Garland is a Newcastle-based auction house conducting specialist sales of fine art, jewellery, watches, wine, and collectibles. It serves collectors, probate solicitors, executors, and insurers through its A&G Live online bidding platform and physical saleroom.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Auction Services

NAICS

Art Dealers (459920), Used Merchandise Retailers (4595), Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers (458)

SIC

Retail-Jewelry Stores (5944), Retail-Hobby, Toy & Game Shops (5945), Retail-Catalog & Mail-Order Houses (5961)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Collectibles Marketplaces & Auction Retail (CRALAGAO)

Keywords

• Antique auction services
• Fine art auctions
• Probate valuations
• Estate clearances
• Collectibles auction

Headquarters

HQ city

Newcastle Upon Tyne

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Buyer's Premium: Buyers pay a premium of 25% of hammer price plus VAT (30% inc. VAT) on all auction purchases. For Fine auctions, payment is due within 5 working days; for Homes & Interiors and Specialist auctions, within 2 working days.
2. Seller Commission: Commission fees charged to sellers for auctioning items. Rates vary based on item type and value, discussed directly with specialists. A web fee of £5 per lot applies to consigned goods. Minimum charge of £10 for sold lots. All charges subject to VAT.
3. Catalogue Sales: Paper catalogues available for £2 per copy for buyers unable to print at home.
4. Shipping and Logistics Services: Shipping services facilitated through partnership with Mailboxes Newcastle, with fees added to buyer invoices. Insurance available separately.
5. Valuation Services: Probate and insurance valuations provided, with written valuations retained for extended periods (up to 50 years for probate/insurance purposes).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Anderson & Garland runs live and online auction sales of antiques, fine art, jewellery, watches, silver, wine, whisky, books, comics, and interiors, conducted at its Newcastle saleroom and via its proprietary A&G Live online bidding platform. It also provides probate and insurance valuations, free online valuation submissions, full house and estate clearance services, private collection sales, and shipping logistics partnerships for buyers across mainland UK.

Product overview

Anderson & Garland operates as a traditional auction house with a digital platform. The core offering consists of live and online auction sales across multiple specialist categories (Fine Art, Silver, Jewellery, Watches, Wine, Books, Collectibles, and Interiors), facilitated through their proprietary A&G Live bidding platform and integrated third-party bidding services. The company provides complementary services including valuations (probate, insurance, online), estate clearances, shipping arrangements, and buyer/seller registration management. The business model combines physical saleroom auctions with digital-first online participation, supported by third-party technology partners for live bidding, payment processing, and logistics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cavtec Systems Ltd.coreTechnology or IntegrationIT support company that manages Anderson & Garland's IT network infrastructure. Essential service provider for company operations.
• Auction Technology GroupcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of the live bidding platform for online bidding. Powers the A&G Live online auction experience.
• Mailboxes Newcastle (MBE Newcastle)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerShipping and logistics partner offering courier services for auction purchases. Delivers small items within 5 working days of collection, larger items within 12 working days. Contact: 0191 222 0018.
• Go Auction Ltd.coreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite hosting provider and marketing email support services for Anderson & Garland.
• Gary Cook of NewburnminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecommended carrier for arranging carriage of goods into the auction house for sale on behalf of clients.
• Bradley's CarriersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAssists in collection and delivery of goods bought at auction upon buyer request.
• BidpathcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology platform provider powering the A&G Live online bidding system.
• The Saleroom (the-saleroom.com)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party live bidding platform listing Anderson & Garland auctions. Additional charge of 4.95% plus VAT applies for buyers using this channel.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Lyon & Turnbull: Lyon & Turnbull is a Scotland-based auction house covering fine art, jewellery, watches, silver, whisky, and interiors. It is directly comparable to A&G as a UK regional multi-category auctioneer with online bidding and specialist valuations.
• Bamfords Auctioneers: Bamfords is a Midlands-based regional auction house with departments covering antiques, fine art, jewellery, and collectibles. Directly comparable to A&G as a UK regional multi-category auctioneer.
• Fellows Auctioneers: Fellows is a Birmingham-based UK auction house specialising in jewellery, watches, and luxury accessories. Closely comparable to A&G's specialist Fine Jewellery and Fine Watches & Carriage Clocks auctions in target market and category focus.
• Dreweatts: Dreweatts is a UK regional auction house operating across fine art, jewellery, watches, interiors, and collectibles from multiple UK salerooms. It is a direct peer to Anderson & Garland in the regional UK multi-category auction segment with comparable services and bidder channels.
• Sworders Fine Art Auctioneers: Sworders is a long-established Essex-based regional auction house running specialist and interiors sales across art, jewellery, watches, and collectibles. Closely matches A&G's regional UK multi-category auction model with online bidding.
• Halls Fine Art: Halls Fine Art is a Shrewsbury-based regional UK auction house conducting fine art, jewellery, and interiors sales with online bidding. Comparable to A&G in scale, regional positioning, and category breadth.

Broad incumbents

• Bonhams: Bonhams is a global auction house operating across fine art, jewellery, watches, wine, and collectibles. While much larger than A&G, it competes directly in the same specialist categories and is a relevant broader-market incumbent.
• Christie's: Christie's is a leading global auction house with deep specialisation in fine art, jewellery, and luxury. It is the dominant incumbent in A&G's higher-value Fine Art and Fine Jewellery auction categories.

Regional players

• Eastbourne Auction Rooms: Eastbourne Auction Rooms is a UK regional auction house running antiques, interiors, and specialist sales. Comparable in scale and category mix to A&G's Homes & Interiors and Collectors' auctions, though based in southern England rather than the North East.

Others

• The Saleroom: The Saleroom is a UK-focused online live-bidding aggregator connecting buyers to multiple regional auction houses. A&G already lists on the platform, making it both a channel partner and adjacent marketplace peer in the online collectibles auction space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/AndersonandGarland
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/anderson-garland-auctioneers

Compliance2 records

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Funding rounds

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