Dore and Rees

Established in Frome in 1868, Dore & Rees has a longstanding and cherished position in Somerset and the South West.  Having built up a loyal community following offering regular general auctions, 2021 marks a turning point in the saleroom’s evolution, welcoming a new team and an expansion of specialist sales.

Led by Mark Rees since 1984, the saleroom is now under the direction of Lee Young, known to many as a BBC Antiques Roadshow expert with a leading position in the field of Asian Art. Somerset-based Lee has had a prestigious career over three decades working for national and international auctioneers including Sotheby’s, Phillips, Freeman’s of Philadelphia, Lyon & Turnbull and most recently, Duke’s of Dorchester where he was Managing Director.

The new Dore & Rees team include original member Guy Tayler who is looking forward to new opportunities for the business, such as opening up the auctions to online bidding and developing specialist sales.  Guy is joined by Lynn Strover, formerly of Christie’s, KPMG Singapore and Duke’s, who brings familiarity of the auction and business world with a focus on client experience.  A network of expert consultants, together with Lee’s considerable knowledge of furniture, works of art, silver, design and Asian art, makes the team well placed to help collectors, connoisseurs and shoppers alike.