Kendal Auction Rooms, part of the L & K Group plc, formerly Kendal & District Auction Mart, have been operating under the management of local auctioneer Kevin Kendal since March 2003 and have seen their turnover treble in this period increasing not only the number of sales but also the quality of goods coming forward.

The saleroom, just off Sandylands Road, is based within the main auction complex at the northern edge of Kendal. Over the last couple of years a continuous period of refurbishment has been undertaken to provide a comfortable and convenient facility in this former industrial building.

During the last few years the Kendal Auction Rooms aims have remained the same, to provide the area with a saleroom of the highest standard, offering a variety of specialist auctions to  match collectors, dealers and the general publics needs whilst keeping up to date with modern trends and fashions.

The saleroom employs a number of specialist valuers, consultants and auctioneers who are on hand to offer advice on any item or its value and how this is best achieved, the depth of knowledge of the current team being second to none.

Kendal Auction Rooms have recently been accepted as members of the Society of Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers.

The Society seeks to promote and encourage the highest integrity and ethics within the profession.

Members of the society seek to provide a comprehensive and specialist service as auctioneers and valuers of fine art, jewellery and other chattels.

Between them the members of SOFAA have an unrivalled breadth of knowledge and experience and one of the basic requirements for members is that proper research is undertaken with the aim of member firms being to achieve the best possible result for a client at all times.

Saleroom Manager Kevin Kendal said “Membership of the society reaffirms our commitment to provide the South Lakes with a saleroom and service of the highest standard. We have continued to grow in stature since our relocation in 2003 and now regularly attract bidders from all over the world at our fine art and collectors sales”

Fine Arts Valuer David Brookes has also been made an Associate member.