Four gavels fall at the same minute this Thursday. At 1:00 pm on 27 August 2026, four UK auction houses open the room and the online bidding together, and the range is wide: oil-and-bronze fine art on the East Sussex coast, two separate Hansons sales marking thirty years of Pokémon in Hertfordshire and Derbyshire, and a mixed general sale out in the Lincolnshire fens. Here’s what each holds and exactly how to get involved.
- Burstow & Hewett, Battle — Fine Art & Sculpture: oils, watercolours, prints and sculpture.
- Hansons, Royston — Pokémon 30th-anniversary sale (note: 28% + VAT buyer’s premium).
- Hansons, Derbyshire — a second Pokémon 30th-anniversary sale, catalogued separately.
- ClearSpace, Spalding — General Auction: furniture, collectables and household lots.
What’s in the Burstow & Hewett Fine Art & Sculpture sale?
Burstow & Hewett run this one from their long-standing rooms at Lower Lake in Battle, East Sussex (TN33 0AT). It’s the most traditional sale of the day: antique and contemporary work side by side — oil paintings, watercolours, prints and sculpture in a single catalogue. That mix rewards a patient viewer, and it’s the sort of sale where decorators and trade dealers quietly stock up before autumn.
Individual lots are still being catalogued, so the preview matters. Check the condition of canvases, whether watercolours have foxed or faded, and how any bronzes have been cast and patinated — all of it moves the hammer price.
When & where: 1:00 pm, 27 August 2026, at Lower Lake, Battle. Format: Online & In Person. How to bid: register on EasyLive Auction or attend in the room. See the Fine Art & Sculpture listing, read about the saleroom on the Burstow & Hewett auction-house page, or browse other East Sussex auctioneers. The live catalogue is on EasyLive Auction.
What’s in the Hansons Royston Pokémon 30th-anniversary sale?
Pokémon turns thirty this year, and Hansons Auctioneers & Valuers mark it with a dedicated sale from Unit 1, The Power House in Royston, Hertfordshire (SG8 7AG). This is the fastest-growing corner of the market: sealed booster boxes, graded first-edition holos and nostalgia-driven singles now change hands for sums that once raised eyebrows. Expect keen bidding from childhood collectors and investors alike.
One number to fix before you set a limit: Hansons have confirmed the buyer’s premium here is 28% + VAT. On a card market where grading swings values sharply, that premium is the line between a smart buy and an overpay — do the arithmetic first.
When & where: 1:00 pm, 27 August 2026, at Royston. Format: Online & In Person. How to bid: live via EasyLive Auction or in person. Full details on the Royston Pokémon auction listing and the Hansons Auctioneers & Valuers page, with more sales across Hertfordshire. Browse the live catalogue on EasyLive.
What’s in the Hansons Derbyshire Pokémon sale?
Hansons also stage the 30th-anniversary Pokémon celebration from their Heage Lane rooms in Derbyshire, catalogued separately on The Saleroom. If you follow this market, watch both Hansons sales — the lots differ, and a card hotly contested in one room can slip through more quietly in the other. Helpfully, condition reports and viewing appointments are available from 24 August, so there’s no need to bid blind on a graded slab or a sealed set.
For newcomers: read the condition report, and for anything of value favour independently graded cards. Centering, edging and surface wear are where the money lives or dies.
When & where: 1:00 pm, 27 August 2026, Heage Lane, Derbyshire. Format: Online & In Person. How to bid: live via The Saleroom or in person. See the Derbyshire Pokémon auction listing and the Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers page, plus more Derbyshire sales nearby. The live catalogue is on The Saleroom.
What’s in the ClearSpace General Auction in Spalding?
For sheer variety, ClearSpace Auctions Ltd close the day with a General Auction from Unit 1 Edison Court, Enterprise Way, Pinchbeck, Spalding, Lincolnshire (PE11 3YR). General sales are the ground for bargain-hunters and trade buyers: furniture, collectables, household items and the occasional sleeper the specialists overlooked. It’s an easy place for a first-time bidder to find their feet without a specialist’s budget.
Get to the viewing, handle the lots, and set a firm limit — general sales move fast and the temptation to chase is real.
When & where: 1:00 pm, 27 August 2026, at Pinchbeck, Spalding. Format: Online & In Person. How to bid: live via EasyLive Auction or in the room. See the General Auction listing, learn more on the ClearSpace Auctions Ltd page, or find other Lincolnshire auctioneers. The live catalogue is on EasyLive.
How do I get ready to bid?
Four sales, one afternoon, four different reasons to register. Whichever tempts you — a bronze from Battle, a first-edition holo from Hansons, or a fenland sleeper at ClearSpace — sign up early, read the terms, factor in the buyer’s premium, and set your limit before the gavel falls. Follow these houses and browse more upcoming sales on Auction Eagle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which auctions are on this Thursday?
Four UK sales run at 1:00 pm on Thursday 27 August 2026: Burstow & Hewett's Fine Art & Sculpture in Battle, two Hansons Pokémon 30th-anniversary sales (Royston and Derbyshire), and a ClearSpace General Auction in Spalding.
When and where is the Burstow & Hewett Fine Art & Sculpture sale?
On 27 August 2026 at 1:00 pm, from Burstow & Hewett, Lower Lake, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0AT. It runs online and in person, with a mix of antique and contemporary oils, watercolours, prints and sculpture.
How do I bid at the Hansons Pokémon auctions?
Both Hansons 30th-anniversary Pokémon sales are online and in person on 27 August 2026 at 1:00 pm. Bid live via EasyLive Auction (Royston) or The Saleroom (Derbyshire), or attend in person. Condition reports and viewing appointments are available from 24 August.
Is there a buyer's premium at the Hansons Pokémon sale?
Yes. Hansons have confirmed the buyer's premium for the Royston Pokémon auction is 28% + VAT, so factor that into your maximum bid.
Where is the ClearSpace General Auction held?
At ClearSpace Auctions Ltd, Unit 1 Edison Court, Enterprise Way, Pinchbeck, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 3YR, on 27 August 2026 at 1:00 pm, online and in person.
Can I bid online at all four auctions?
Yes. All four sales are listed as Online & In Person, so you can bid live over the internet or attend the saleroom in Battle, Royston, Derbyshire or Spalding.
