A collection of original oil paintings by Berrisford Hill are going under the Charterhouse gavel in their specialist auction of pictures, prints & books on Friday 2nd January in their Sherborne salerooms.

“The paintings have been amassed over the past few years by a West Country collector.” Commented Richard Bromell. “Recently they were having a sort out and with a sizeable collection of paintings and not enough wall space they decided to let new owners enjoy them.”

Berrisford Hill was born in 1930. Brought up in Warwickshire, Berrisford would spend his school holidays on his uncle’s farm learning about nature and the countryside. In these early years he wanted to train as an architect, but his love of the countryside led him to take up painting. Having obtained a degree at Southampton University for some 20 years he taught art, painting and exhibiting when he could. He finally decided to take the plunge and become a full-time artist and is highly sought after today with his paintings at Charterhouse estimated to sell for £1000’s.

Charterhouse is now accepting further entries for their busy programme of specialist New Year auctions starting with pictures, prints & books along with Decorative Arts & Design.

Richard Bromell and the Team at Charterhouse, The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne are available for valuations on 01935 812277 or via rb@charterhouse-auction.com

Berrisford Hill original painting of a Woodcock in flight £200-400