Royal Institute of Oil Painters Charity Silent Auction
All proceeds for the Artists’ General Benevolent Institution (AGBI).
Bids closing Tuesday 9th December at 1pm.
A fundraising silent auction
Life as a professional artist can sometimes be a challenge. When artists are faced with health challenges financial circumstances can change quickly. That’s where the AGBI can help – the only registered charity dedicated to support professional visual artists and their dependents in need who live in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and who cannot work or earn due to injury or illness. One of the oldest charities in the UK – founded in 1814 – it is as essential now as it has ever been. The AGBI can only carry its essential work thanks to donations and relies on voluntary contributions. This is why The Royal Institute of Oil Painters organised this year a silent auction of eleven paintings from its members with all proceeds going to the charity. The paintings will be on display at the Mall Galleries during their Annual Exhibition (26th November until 13th December 2025). You will find them on a wall near the reception desk.
Bidding is now closed. Each painting will be sold to the highest bidder and the winners will be contacted on Wednesday 10th December.
Payment / collection
If you have placed the highest bid, you will be notified on Wednesday 10th December (please check your inbox on that day) and asked to make the payment (a bank transfer directly to the AGBI charity).
Once payment is received, you will be asked to collect your painting on Tuesday 16th December 2025 (10am-5pm) at 17 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5BD.
If you are unable to collect it physically at the Mall, we can arrange for delivery by post, however this will not be until January to avoid sending such valuable works in the post in the run-up to Christmas. If you have any queries please contact Lucy Marks at [email protected].
Auction paintings
Here are the paintings donated by members of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters with all proceeds going to AGBI.
1. Amanda Coleman 'Canal boats and passing ducks'
Amanda Coleman ‘Canal boats and passing ducks‘
Oil on board, 13 x 18cm
Estimated price: £650
Reserve price: £200
Amanda Coleman ‘Canal boats and passing ducks’ (shown with frame)
2. Lizzie Black 'Hot Chocolate'
Lizzie Black ‘Hot Chocolate‘
Oil on canvas 25 x 31cm
Estimated price: £690
Reserve price: £300
Lizzie Black ‘Hot Chocolate‘ (shown with frame)
3. Lucy Marks 'Portscatho Beach'
Lucy Marks ‘Portscatho Beach‘
Oil on board, 23 x 30 cm
Estimated price: £650
Reserve price: £300
Lucy Marks ‘Portscatho Beach’ (shown with frame)
4. Max White 'Corfu Evening'
Max White ‘Corfu Evening‘
Oil on board, 18 x 24 cm
Estimated price: £550
Reserve price: £275
Max White ‘Corfu Evening’ (shown with frame)
5. Mick Ashcroft 'St Peters Square to Oxford Road, Manchester'
Mick Ashcroft ‘St Peters Square to Oxford Road, Manchester‘
Oil on board. 18 x 23 cm
Estimated price: £850
Reserve price: £500
Mick Ashcroft ‘St Peters Square to Oxford Road, Manchester’ (shown with frame)
6. Natalia Avdeeva 'Morning Walk at St James's'
Natalia Avdeeva ‘Morning Walk at St James’s‘
Oil on canvas, 20 x 25 cm
Estimated price: £750
Reserve price: £370
Natalia Avdeeva ‘Morning Walk at St James’s’ (shown with frame)
7. Sarah Manolescue 'First light on the bay'
Sarah Manolescue ‘First light on the bay‘
Oil on panel, 13 x 18 cm
Estimated price: £420
Reserve price: £300
Sarah Manolescue ‘First light on the bay‘ (shown with frame)
8. Roger Ferrin 'Woodland Walk'
Roger Ferrin ‘Woodland Walk‘
Oil 20 x 20 cm
Estimated price: £850
Reserve price: £500
Roger Ferrin ‘Woodland Walk’ (shown with frame)
9. Steven P. Smith 'Lindt Bunny'
Steven P. Smith ‘Lindt Bunny‘
Oil on board, 20 x 16 cm
Estimated price: £495
Reserve price: £200
Steven P. Smith ‘Lindt Bunny‘ (shown with frame)
10. Stewart Beckett 'Time in the Rila Mountains'
Stewart Beckett ‘Time in the Rila Mountains‘
Oil, 42 x 25 cm
Estimated price: £895
Reserve price: £300
Stewart Beckett ‘Time in the Rila Mountains’ (shown with frame)
11. Valerie Pirlot 'End of Summer, The Avon, Bath'
Valerie Pirlot ‘End of Summer, The Avon, Bath‘
Oil on board, 20 x 25 cm
Estimated price: £510
Reserve price: £250
Valerie Pirlot ‘End of Summer, The Avon, Bath‘ (shown with frame)
About the AGBI
Life as a professional artist can be a challenge, and sometimes illness, misfortune or old age makes it impossible to cope financially. That’s where the AGBI can help, the only registered charity dedicated to support visual artists and their dependents in need who live in England, Wales or Northern Ireland and who cannot work or earn due to injury or illness. One of the oldest charities in the UK – founded in 1814 by members of the Royal Academy of Arts including J.M.W. Turner, John Constable and John Soane – it is as essential now as it has ever been.
Do you know any artists that could benefit from the grant?
There are many artists going through illness or difficult times who could benefit from AGBI’s help right now. Maybe it’s you or someone you know. Please pass on the word. The AGBI operates with openness and empathy for every individual circumstance and in total confidentiality.
Donations
And if you are able to, please make a donation – no matter how big or small. It can have a huge impact on someone’s life. Please mention ‘ROI’ while making a donation.
For donation and referral
Contact: 020 7734 1193 [email protected] www.agbi.org.uk