* Allingham Walks & Talks are now available from the world's leading expert on Helen Allingham, Annabel Watts.

Annabel has been researching Helen Allingham for nearly 30 years and has located and photographed over 150 cottages & buildings painted by Mrs. Allingham, many of which are featured in her wonderful book "Helen Allingham's Cottages Homes Revisited". Living her whole life in Surrey, Annabel knows the area very well and conducts guided walking tours around Witley and Haslemere, highlighting the cottages painted by the artist. The tours are limited to 12 people to maximize the experience. In addition to her guided tours, Annabel is available to give expert talks to interested groups and clubs, and acts as a consultant to art dealers, auction houses, and individuals.

Annabel can be contacted directly by clicking here. For more information on Annabel, click here.

* Speaking of Allingham talks, Annabel Watts will be giving a talk on Helen Allingham at the St Hilary's school, Holloway Hill, Godalming on March 4th at 7:30 PM. Tickets can be acquired from the Museum on 01483 426510.

* Bonhams is offering eight Allingham watercolours in their Victorian Paintings sale on November 21th, 2007 at their New Bond Street salesroom.

- Lot 56 is titled "Hetty", measuring 3 1/2 x 4 in. and offered with an estimate of 4,000 - 6,000 pounds.

- Lot 57 is titled "Betty", measuring 3 3/4 x 4 in. and offered with an estimate of 4,000 - 6,000 pounds.

- Lot 58 is a round portrait titled "Kitty", measuring 4 in. diameter and offered with an estimate of 4,000 - 6,000 pounds.

- Lot 59 is titled "The Reapers", measuring 5 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. and offered with an estimate of 6,000 - 9,000 pounds.

- Lot 60 is titled "Looking over the Weald of Surrey", measuring 8 1/2 x 7 in. and offered with an estimate of 6,000 - 9,000 pounds.

- Lot 61 is titled "The Hayfield", measuring 5 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. and offered with an estimate of 7,000 - 10,000 pounds.

- Lot 62 is titled "Travellers Joy, December", measuring 9 1/4 x 11 1/4 in. and offered with an estimate of 7,000 - 9,000 pounds.

- Lot 63 is titled "Young Children by a Cottage Gate", measuring 8 x 11 /1/4 in. and offered with an estimate of 10,000 - 15,000 pounds.

For more information, go to the Bonhams catalogue and start at lot 56. Lot footnotes provided by Annabel Watts.

* Sothebys is offering two Allingham watercolours at two separate auctions:

- Lot 51 is titled "Morning at the Quay, Venice", measuring 5 3/4 x 9 1/2 in. and offered with an estimate of 5,000 - 7,000 pounds. It is offered at their New Bond Street salesroom on December 11, 2007.

- Lot 193 is titled "Crabapple Trees, Hampstead Heath", measuring 13 1/4 x 12 1/8 in. and offered with an estimate of 4,000 - 6,000 pounds. It is offered at their New Bond Street salesroom on November 22, 2007.

For more information, go to the Sothebys catalogue.

* Christies is offering one Allingham watercolour at their King Street auction on November 21, 2007:

- Lot 0077 is titled "A Farmhouse at Smarden, Kent", measuring 11 1/2 x 8 1/4 in. and offered with an estimate of 12,000 - 18,000 pounds.

For more information, go to the Christies website.

* Beware of paintings being offered on eBay as original Allingham watercolours - MOST ARE NOT. If you are seriously considering bidding on a painting represented on eBay as a genuine Helen Allingham, feel free to write us for an opinion.

* A few copies of the rare Christies catalogue for the famous Marley Collection are available for 25 pounds each (plus shipping). This catalogue features 55 colour Helen Allingham watercolours, some full page, sold at the Christies auction on September 19, 1991. If you would like a catalogue, please drop us an email.

* One of our friends is seeking a watercolour by Helen titled "Under Hindhead, Surrey". If anyone should know of its whereabouts, please drop us an email and let us know.

* We welcome any news items you would like to share, especially concerning the availability of Helen Allingham watercolours for sale.