A painting depicting Wokingham’s past has failed to sell at an auction in Newbury today (Wednesday).
The oil on canvas depicting Wokingham Guild Hall, dated 1817, was auctioned in Newbury by Dreweatts.
A single commission bid of £400 was received however this was below the estimate of between £600 and £800, so the lot remained unsold.
Wokingham Guild Hall once stood on what is now Wokingham Town Hall. It was built in 1612 and, after falling into a state of disrepair, was demolished in 1858.
Wokingham Town Council has several similar paintings of the Guild Hall on display, and had previously said they’d be happy to display the painting if the new owner gave permission.
