Britannica Auctions Ltd
Founded in 2021 by Garry Prior we are based in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Park, North Yorkshire, UK. Britannica Auctions is an independent auction house specialising in antique prints and we offer a friendly and professional service to buyers and sellers worldwide.
Upcoming Auctions from Britannica Auctions Ltd
Natural History prints and engravings
We are offering a varied selection of antique prints and engravings of Natural History topics from 18th-20th centuries. Our auction features ornithological prints by John Gould, Edward Lear, Swainson, Selby, Lesson, Travies, Lemaire, Conrad Susemihl, JC Chenu, Bree, Weir, Beverley Morris, Fuertes, Keulemans and many others. Other notable artists are Audubon, Rev. Houghton, Archibald Thorburn, George Edwards, Moses Harris, William Hewitson, Frederick P Nodder, Edward Donovan, HN Humphreys and others. There are numerous botanical engravings by Pierre-Joseph Redoute, Trew & Ehret, JE Giraud, Thomas Moore, Edward Lowe, Sir John Hill, J Lindley, Edward Step, Van Houtte and P Stroobant.
Antique prints and engravings
We are offering a varied selection of antique prints and engravings of Architecture, Designs, Fashion & Costumes and Landscapes from 17th to 20th centuries. Our auction features prints by Augustus Pugin, Alexander Duncker, Isaac Basire, Colen Campbell, F Mackenzie, S & N Buck, Thomas Hearne, John Thomas Smith, Prisse d?Avennes, J Nash, John Sell Cotman, Henry Hulsbergh, Charles Riviere, Haghe and Day, Auguste Racinet, George Audsley, Nicholas Ponce, Henri Delange, Paul Decker, Thomas Chippendale, Giovanni Morghen and many others.Bidder Reviews for Britannica Auctions Ltd (20)
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LindaLouisville, KY
Mar 09, 2026
Very efficient and trustworthy!
I bought five pieces which I am most pleased with! They are authentic and as described. The sales were all seamless with excellent communication, superb packing, and fast delivery. I couldn't be more pleased and will be back!
MarkRockford, IL
Mar 08, 2026
LindaLouisville, KY
Feb 11, 2026
Collecting Pope Pius VII
I was overjoyed just to find these etchings of Pope Pius VII! I have been collecting memorabilia about him for the past year, in hopes that he will be canonized. I was amazed at the quality of the pieces! The packing and shipping were superb, and the whole process was seemless. It was wonderful to know you and I hope to return.
NeilWirral, GB
Feb 05, 2026
Excellent service
Excellent service from start to finish. Great to deal with and a pleasure doing business again!
LindaLouisville, KY
Dec 01, 2025
I will be back!
I couldn't have wanted a better auction house! Everything about is was seamless, trustworthy, and so conscientious. Packaging was perfect and the shipping was fast. You all have spoiled me!
AttilaSopron, HU
Nov 28, 2025
Minden aukci ó m á s. Szokatlan volt ez a rendszer, de nagyon egyszer ű volt é s gyors.
Igen, azt kaptam amit akartam. Minden rendben volt.
RainerMülheim-ruhr, DE
Sep 18, 2025
Very easy and everything perfekt
thank you for this item and (for me very importent) the very easy handling overall, including the fast shipping. I ´ m happy with my item.
Frank RLarchmont, NY
Sep 18, 2025
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