It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Managing Director, Constanze Dennis, at the end of December 2024. She was a unique character whose determination and courage were an inspiration to all.
Constanze grew up in what she described as ‘the beautiful market town of Chesterfield’ and had begun to collect stamps before winning a place to read physics at Magdalen College, Oxford. A diagnosis of leukemia … Read more...
Grosvenor is delighted to announce that Andrew Claridge, one of the founders of the company, will shortly be getting married in the Philippines. As he will be spending a considerable amount of time there with his new wife, he has decided to relinquish his position of director but remains very much part of the team and will be actively involved as a consultant.
This sale will feature further material from the extensive and unusual collection of the late Dr Ronnie Straus FRPSL; the exceptional collection of Kuwait formed by Francis Kiddle RDP, FRPSL, renowned as probably the best “all round” collection that has been yet assembled; specialised Ceylon King George V Key Types from the collection of John Sussex RDP, FRPSL; fine New Zealand formed by … Read more...
The well attended sale, with visitors from France and Holland present, succeeded in selling 100% of the 115 lots on offer. This auction, took off immediately, starting with Lot 501 selling above estimate for £270 (E£200/250). Important results were the 1969 ( Mar 2) (Lot 504) French commemorative first flight cover, signed by French Test Pilot André… Read more...
May is traditionally a strong month on the London auction scene and Grosvenor weighed in with three fine sales held over four days that achieved a total realisation for the week of £2,363,871.… Read more...
