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22/11/2023    

Bronze sculpture up for auction by Frederick Edward (F.E.) McWilliam

Halls Fine Art have consigned a poignant and provoking bronze sculpture for sale by celebrated Irish artist Frederick Edward (F.E.) McWilliam (1909-1992). The piece will go under the hammer on the 6th December and carries an auction estimate of £25,000-£30,000 (+fees).

 
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21/11/2023    

Rare Roman coin collection sells for £17,500 at Shropshire auction

One of the finest private collections of Roman coins ever seen by Shropshire fine art auctioneers has sold for more than £17,500 at auction last week.

20/11/2023    

Important novelist Maria Edgeworth’s letters sell for £8,000 at auction

A small collection of letters signed by celebrated 18th century Anglo-Irish novelist Maria Edgeworth sold for £8,000 at a Shropshire fine art auction house on Wednesday.

 

20/11/2023    

Halls to host unique Shrewsbury Streetscape Project exhibition

The work of local artist and award-winning architect James St Clair Wade, who is five years into a unique project to record Shrewsbury’s historic streetscape in a series of architectural views, will be on show at an exhibition which opens next month.

13/11/2023    

Novelist Maria Edgeworth’s letters expected to make over £1,000 at auction

A small collection of letters signed by celebrated 18th century Anglo-Irish novelist Maria Edgeworth is attracting great interest in the lead up to an auction at a leading Shropshire fine art auction house this week.

23/10/2023    

Specialist Highlights from Auctioneers Alexander Clement and Maryanne Lineker-Mobberley

We asked our specialists Alexander Clement and Maryanne Lineker Mobberley to give us their personal favourites up for auction this Wednesday:

09/10/2023    

The Paintings Collection of Mr Magdi Obeid - Timed

Property of the late Mr Magdi Latif Obeid (1943-2021), Vascular Surgeon and Art Collector

29/09/2023    

Rediscovering the Lost Treasures

Halls has recently been instructed to sell the Ivor Southorn of Coalport. A Broseley native, Ivor Southorn's deep-rooted connection to his hometown and his profound affection for Coalport porcelain has led to the rediscovery of a priceless treasure trove.

01/09/2023    

Beverley Fry: Studio Sale - 1st September 10am BST - 12th September 4pm BST

We've heard that the sun is coming out again next week and it's shining inside our salerooms too in the form of the vibrant works of popular artist Beverley Fry!

 

21/08/2023    

The late Michael Berthoud Collection of H&R Daniel

We are delighted to announce the consignment of the late Michael Berthoud Collection of H&R Daniel to our 20th September Fine Antique auction.

30/06/2023    

Free Valuations of Books, Manuscripts and Autographs

Free Valuations of Books, Manuscripts and Autographs on 3rd July with our specialist Chris Moore.

 

09/06/2023    

Beverley Fry: Painting Live at Halls Fine Art, Shrewsbury

Visit us until 3pm today and see the artist at work.