Exciting Highlights from Our Next Auction

Discover major works by Lenkiewicz, Cook, Langley, and Tuke, coming soon to Plymouth Auction Rooms.

We’re thrilled to give a sneak peek of some key lots in our upcoming sale, featuring striking paintings and watercolours from renowned British artists.

Lot 10 – Robert Lenkiewicz (1941–2002)
Self Portrait, Miscellaneous Study, oil on canvas, signed and titled verso, 87 x 94cm. Est. £3,000–4,000
A quintessential Lenkiewicz self-portrait, showing a moment of hesitation and introspection. His hand is raised as if adjusting a loose strand or shielding from sudden light, revealing a rare vulnerability.

Lot 20 – Robert Lenkiewicz (1941–2002)
St Antony’s Desert, oil on board, 79 x 79cm. Est. £3,000–4,000
Set in the garden of his Priory Road home, featuring Anna Navas and Joe Christmas, this personal early landscape is filled with inscriptions on the reverse, contrasting the calm, domestic scene.

Lot 60 – Henry Scott Tuke (1858–1929)
Three Boys, watercolour sketch, 12 x 19cm (subject), 35 x 40cm overall. Est. £2,000–3,000
A delicate study of three boys preparing to set off in a rowboat. Tuke’s soft washes capture a quiet, summery moment along the Cornish coast.

Lot 61 – Walter Langley (1852–1922)
The Telegram, watercolour, 16 x 23cm (subject), 31.5 x 39cm overall. Est. £2,000–3,000
A charming village scene showing villagers pausing to read a telegram, capturing a fleeting narrative amidst the enduring Cornish landscape.

Lot 100 – Beryl Cook O.B.E. (1926–2008)
After the Flood, oil on board, 75 x 45cm.
Cook’s playful depiction of animals navigating the aftermath of the Great Flood—elephants, kangaroos, and moose—showcases her signature humour and vibrant storytelling.

These highlights give just a taste of our upcoming auction, featuring emotive Lenkiewicz studies, playful Beryl Cook scenes, and classic Newlyn School watercolours. Keep an eye on our catalogue and previews—these lots are sure to attract attention from collectors.