Elizabeth Poole,I.S.V.A.  and Lindsey Braune, M.A., R.I.C.S., are joint directors of The Cotswold Auction Company. Elizabeth trained in Fine Arts Valuation at Southampton Institute and qualified in 1988. Lindsey read modern languages at St Annes College, Oxford University, before training with Capes Dunn and Co in Manchester and qualifying as a Chartered Art and Antiques Surveyor with the RICS in 1984. Elizabeth and Lindsey ran Hobbs & Chambers auction business from the mid 1980s until 1998, purchasing the business and forming The Cotswold Auction Company in August 1998.

Bob Short, also a Fellow of the R.I.C.S, has a wealth of experience and has been practising in Gloucester for over 45 years. He is a well known local professional who ran sales in his own practice since the 1970s.

Jenny Low :Consultant specialist in antiquarian books. Jenny gained extensive valuation and sales experience with Sothebys in their South Africa office.Jenny also advises on vintage textiles and fabrics.

Hilary McDermott .Office Manager in Cirencester is responsible for pre and post sales administration, and deals with enquiries and valuations.



Trudi Forrest is responsible for auction accounts and assists with secretarial work. She has a keen interest in and knowledge of twentieth century ceramics.

Charles Woodward: M.I.V.A. Consultant and Valuer,

 Rebecca Gilbert M.A. ,Saleroom Manager.Following her B.A. Hons. at U.W.I.C.and masters dissertation on the effects of poaching endangered species for the  illegal arts market trade,Becky joined the company in 2011.having gained experience with Chorleys and Dominic Winter auctioneers.

Pictured below are Glenda,Mary Liz,Stuart and Philip, just some of our experienced and helpful saleroom porters. They assist in setting up the sale and keeping the lots secure on viewing day. On sale day they have their work cut out, showing up to 1000 lots as they are sold and handing them out to purchasers.