ONE industry figure described Book 2 of the Goffs Orby Sale as “a different kettle of fish” compared to the preceding Book 1, which saw very solid figures across the key market indices and a couple of seven-figure standouts.

Trade may have proved slightly more challenging, especially during the opening stages of yesterday’s session but with around 40 lots still to sell, Book 2, formerly the Sportsman’s Sale, had generated three six-figure transactions and average and median prices broadly in line with last year’s results. At 5.30pm, with 25 lots remaining, the clearance rate was running at just under 76%.