Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Bidding opens for Charleston Art Auction
Some of Britain’s best artists, including Sir Peter Blake and Maggi Hambling, have supported Charleston by donating original work to this years Quentin Follies Art Auction. Now in its eighth successful year, the auction offers the public an opportunity to acquire original works of art by both local and established artists. All proceeds from the Quentin Follies Art Auction go towards the Quentin Bell Commemoration Fund, which was set up to acquire paintings that originally hung in the house at Charleston.
The rich selection of artworks are now on show, online at www.charleston.org.uk/follies/ and in the Charleston Gallery, until Saturday July 11 2009.
The auction will run until 5pm on Saturday July 11.
Bids start at just £40 and can be made by telephone, fax or in person.
Friends of Charleston are entitled to priority booking for the Charleston Festival and free admission to the house and garden. Call 01323 811626 or email friends@charleston.org.uk to find out more.
