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John Pye, Auction Co-Founder, Dies at 95

8/12/2026

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  • John Pye, co-founder of John Pye & Sons, died aged 95 on August 10, 2026.
  • He and Ann founded the auction firm at Nottingham’s old Cattle Market in 1968, incorporated it in 1990, and co-founded the National Association of Valuers and Auctioneers in 1988.
  • John Pye & Sons reported a £432,484 profit on £40,239,082 turnover for 2025 and shared part of the 2026 profit with staff.