Sell or Consign Northern Art
Stephenson’s Gallery provides confidential valuations, outright acquisition, and private treaty consignment for distinguished 20th-century British and Northern School works.
Direct Acquisition & Consignment
A confidential, collector-focused route for major Northern works.
Situated on Clifford Street in central York, Stephenson’s Gallery actively advises private estates, collectors, and institutions. We manage the placement of significant works by Northern masters into established collections across the UK without the public exposure of a traditional saleroom.
We offer immediate capital purchase or agreed private treaty terms tailored to your timeline.
The Advantage Over Public Auction
Public auction houses subject important paintings to uncertain bidding reserves, public record exposure, and combined vendor and buyer deductions exceeding 30%.
- No Risk of "Bought-In" Lot Histories: A failed public auction leaves a permanent digital footprint that damages market liquidity. Our private treaty protects your painting’s standing.
- Guaranteed Immediate Capital: For estates requiring certainty, we provide direct outright purchase with immediate settlement.
- Agreed Net Reserves: Retain an agreed net figure without hidden catalogue, marketing, or photography deductions.
Actively Sought Artists
We are actively appraising original oils, mixed media, and signed editions by key figures of the Northern British School.
L.S. LOWRY, R.A.
(1887-1976)
Original oils, pencil drawings, figures & signed editions.
TOM McGUINNESS
(1926-2006)
Underground pit paintings, vibrant oils, gouaches & early etchings.
SHEILA FELL, R.A.
(1931-1979)
Cumbrian landscapes, Aspatria farm scenes & moody Northern canvases.
NORMAN CORNISH, MBE
(1919-2014)
Pit road oils, pastel character studies & Spennymoor scenes.
THEODORE MAJOR
(1908-1999)
Industrial factoryscapes, Wigan backstreets & expressive post-war oils.
PETER BROOK, R.B.A.
(1927-2009)
Pennine snowscapes, farm buildings & character scenes with collies.
Also actively seeking works by
Arthur Delaney · William Ralph Turner · Geoffrey Key · Brian Shields 'Braaq' · Trevor Grimshaw
Option A
Direct Gallery Acquisition
- Ideal for executors, estates, and probate requirements
- Immediate settlement via electronic bank transfer upon inspection
- No commissions, marketing deductions, or loss risks
- Total confidentiality with zero public digital footprints
Option B
Curated Consignment
- Best for maximising net financial return on the secondary market
- Clear, pre-agreed net reserve figure prior to exhibition
- Prominent physical exhibition in our Clifford Street gallery
- Direct presentation to active Tier 1 collectors & global Artsy network
Request a Confidential Valuation Call / Appraisal
Submit your details below and our team will contact you within 24 hours to review your artwork and request photographs.
Instant appraisal via WhatsApp: Send photos of the front, signature, and reverse labels to 07777 754088.