RWA and Bonhams Partner for Exclusive One-Time-Only Auction Event

The RWA Art Gallery in Bristol UK, in partnership with Bonhams, is hosting a unique auction event showcasing exclusive artworks by prominent international artists and work from the estates of renowned artists. The auction will be held online from 9 August and culminate on 22 August 2024. Many of the artworks will also be on display in the RWA galleries from 15 – 22 August.

Bonhams are waiving all fees for this sale, including buyers’ commission, making this an attractive proposition for collectors. Proceeds from this fundraiser will raise crucial funds to support the RWA’s mission of delivering life-enhancing creative inspiration and engagement to underserved communities in Bristol, bringing world-class art to the South West of England, and preserving the RWA building for future generations.

The RWA Art Gallery, known for its commitment to excellence in the arts, faces the challenge of operating without public subsidy, relying solely on earned income and fundraising efforts to sustain its acclaimed exhibitions and educational initiatives. The auction presents a rare opportunity for art collectors and philanthropists to acquire pieces directly from leading international artists and their estates. Featured artists include:

• Gillian Ayres CBE RA RWA (Hon)
• Wilhelmina Barns-Graham RWA
• Dame Elizabeth Blackadder RA RSA RWA (Hon)
• Sir Peter Blake RWA (Hon)
• Sandra Blow
• Lynn Chadwick CBE RA RWA
• Eileen Cooper RA RWA (Hon)
• PJ Crook RWA
• Sir Antony Gormley RA
• John Hoyland RA
• Albert Irvin RA RWA (Hon)
• Kurt Jackson RWA
• Janette Kerr PPRWA
• Sonia Lawson RA RWA (Hon)
• Christopher Le Brun PPRA
• Bruce McLean
• Peter Randall Page RA RWA
• George Tute PPRE RWA (Hon)
• Charlotte Verity
• Nick Walker
• Karl Weschke

Many of the artworks will be on display at the RWA’s grade II* listed galleries in Bristol for visitors to see, free of charge, while bidding will take place online on the Bonhams website, ensuring accessibility for a global audience of art enthusiasts, philanthropists, and supporters of cultural preservation.