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Auctions & News
* 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.
* Sothebys is offering two Allingham watercolours at two separate auctions:
* Christies is offering one Allingham watercolour at their King Street auction on November 21, 2007:
* 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 * One of our friends is seeking a watercolour by Helen titled * We welcome any news items you would like to share, especially concerning the availability of Helen Allingham watercolours for sale. |