Ewbank's
Ewbanks are the Premier International Antiques and Fine Art Valuers and Auctioneers in Surrey, South London, Hampshire and the South East region, holding quarterly Fine Auctions; and regular specialist sales of Jewellery, Silver, Clocks, Watches and Instruments, Fine Art, Ceramics, Antique Furniture and Works of Art. We also hold specialist auctions throughout the year, including Entertainment and Memorabilia, 20th Century Art and Design, Asian Art, Militaria, Garden and Architectural, Textiles, Fine Wine and others. Ewbank's also hold monthly Antique and Collectors' auctions.
As Surrey's leading auctioneers we pride ourselves on being a family firm providing the best service, knowledge and expertise.
Ewbank's have for some years been the premier antiques and fine art auctioneers in Surrey, and as a family run firm with the highest ethical standards we are dedicated to giving clients and buyers an efficient and friendly service. We have always maintained the highest standards, adhering to the principles of probity and ethics of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, of which Chris is a fellow, and the Society of Fine Art Auctioneers and Valuers, of which Ewbank’s are Members. Most of our new clients come to us on recommendation, from professional advisers or existing clients and as the costs of selling by auction in Central London have rocketed we have benefited from the general trend in recent years for more important items to be sold outside the capital.
Buyers can participate in all of our auctions from a computer or phone anywhere at the time that the auction is actually in progress through live audio and video links. This gives us an enhanced global marketing ability which we see as the way forward for the Fine Art auction profession; our investment in a strategy of embracing technological advances and updating our data storage facilities is maximising our ability to achieve the best possible prices for our clients. In the last six years our saleroom turnover has increased by 90%.
Auctioneering is in our blood, Chris Ewbank's great uncle and grandfather were property auctioneers in Weybridge in the 1940s. Now Andrew, Chris' son works in the business at Ewbank's. Being a family run firm we believe in he importance of the highest ethical standards.
Chris Ewbank has taken a very active part in the leadership of the profession within the UK. He has been a member of the Fine Arts Advisory Panel of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and is past Chairman of its Art and Antiques Professional Group. He was also an elected Member of its International Governing Council ( the highest decision making body in the Institution). He joined the Committee of the Society of Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers in 1994, (he first became a member in 1982), and was Chairman from 2000 - 2007. He was re-elected to Committee in 2015. He has also in recent years been on the Executive Committee of the British Art Market Federation and was one of the first to join the new City of London Company of Arts Scholars.
Chris is also the Founder and Chairman of the Association of Accredited Auctioneers, a collection of over 20 of the most prominent regional auctioneers in the UK who joined forces to market their services in selling Western Art and Antiques globally and to facilitating sales to Chinese mainland buyers. The Association held two sales of Western Art in mainland China in 2013/4 in association with Chinese auctioneers.
Meet the owner - Chris Ewbank
Chris Ewbank worked for Auctioneers all over the south east prior to Ewbank's foundation in 1990 including in Guildford and London. A passion for antiques and collectables drives our business. From just two people in 1990 we now have around thirty staff; all knowledgeable, friendly and helpful
The best thing about working at Ewbank's is that no one day is the same, you never know what wonderful artifacts we will receive and sell for our clients next. The history and story that these objects tell delights us daily! And the thrill of the auction day, all auctions are streamed live online with our own live bidding software.
Contact
Address: London Rd, Send, Woking GU23 7LN see on Google Maps
Telephone: 01483 223101
Email: antiques@ewbankauctions.co.uk
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Due to the covid-19 pandemic we are operating by appointment only at present
Please call for Free auction valuation appointments: 01483 223101 or email valuations@ewbankauctions.co.uk
