The Damien Oliver Collection: A Landmark Unreserved Memorabilia Auction (And a “First Class” Client Experience)
In December, Burns & Co Auctions were proud to present The Damien Oliver Collection — a 100% unreserved memorabilia auction, held online and live from our Bayswater facility across two nights (Wednesday 17th & Thursday 18th December 2025).
The auction featured an incredible selection of trophies, cups, silks, photographs, prints and signed pieces, offering collectors and racing fans a rare chance to own a meaningful piece of Australian sporting history.
A career that needs no introduction
Damien Oliver’s racing career began in 1988 and concluded in 2023, spanning decades of elite performance and unforgettable moments. With 3,189 winners, including 129 Group 1 wins, Damien’s legacy sits among the greatest in Australian racing — including 3 Melbourne Cups, 4 Caulfield Cups and 4 Cox Plates.
A “first class experience” working with Burns & Co
Following the auction, Damien took the time to share his experience working with the Burns & Co team throughout the process. Damien described the experience as:
“First class experience… the guys were very professional.”
He also highlighted the ease of having the Burns & Co team manage the preparation and logistics:
“They took care of everything really well.”
“Help coming to pick up all the items and prepare it all… it was pretty stress free, really.”
Personal service that stood out
A key takeaway from Damien was the importance of service and communication throughout the process. When asked what he was happiest with, Damien said:
“The personal service… they were really personable.”
Damien worked primarily with Riley and Daniel, with support from the Burns & Co team, and described the experience as smooth and well-managed from start to finish.
A strong result with a few surprises
Like many auctions – particularly those featuring a wide mix of unique and sentimental items – Damien shared that there were standout results along with a few unexpected outcomes across the catalogue:
“It was a strange one, because some things went really well, and other things not so good… there’s a few surprises in there.”
Importantly, his overall view of the outcome was positive:
“Overall, it was pretty good.”
Would Damien recommend Burns & Co?
When asked if he would recommend Burns & Co to others, Damien was clear:
“Yes, I definitely recommend them.”
He also closed the conversation by reiterating his overall satisfaction:
“I was really pleased with the whole experience.”
Thank you, Damien
We’d like to sincerely thank Damien Oliver for entrusting Burns & Co Auctions with this important collection – and to everyone who participated across both nights of the auction.
If you’re considering selling a high-profile collection or would like to explore auctioning memorabilia, trophies, sporting history, or speciality collections, our team would love to help.
View the auction listing: The Damien Oliver Collection
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