Gorringe's at Towner continues with this panel exploring the shift from traditional categories like model railways and comics to Pokémon cards, trainers and luxury accessories, and asks what now drives value at auction.
Collecting has always been driven by nostalgia, identity and the thrill of ownership - but the objects, audiences and marketplaces have changed dramatically over the past 40 years. This panel explores the shift from traditional categories like model railways and comics to Pokémon cards, trainers and luxury accessories, and asks what now drives value at auction. Bringing together market insight and real-world examples, we’ll examine which modern collectibles are built to last - and what to watch for next.
Founded in 1929 by Roland Gorringe, Gorringe’s is a fourth-generation family business now led by Roland’s great-grandson, Oliver Searle (as Executive Director), and John Holmes (as Managing Director). The company’s very first sale - the contents of Lewes House, home of American collector Edward Warren - included Auguste Rodin’s The Kiss, now recognised as one of the finest examples of modern sculpture and today a highlight of Tate’s collection. For almost a century, Gorringe’s has been a trusted valuer and auctioneer of fine art, antiques and jewellery, serving clients across Sussex, Kent and beyond. Its principal saleroom and gallery is located in Lewes with an additional office in Tunbridge Wells serving customers across Kent. A full-service auction house, Gorringe’s holds around 60 auctions each year, from its flagship monthly Fine Sales to its ever-popular weekly House & Gardens auctions.
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