Halls Fine Art Auctioneers
Shrewsbury, Shropshire · Trusted for over 180 years
Established in 1845, Halls | The Auction House is one of the UK’s most esteemed auction houses.
From our saleroom in Shrewsbury we hold specialist fine art auctions throughout the year, and offer free auction valuations every week alongside RICS-accredited probate and insurance valuations.
Read about the house and meet our specialists below.
Located in the heart of Shropshire in a purpose-built saleroom, our team of experienced and qualified experts make it their goal to provide clients with informed and impartial advice on all aspects of the valuation and auction process.
Holding a variety of carefully curated auctions throughout the year, with international reach, we aim to achieve the best possible results for our clients across a wide range of specialisms, including jewellery, watches, British and European paintings, modern and contemporary art, ceramics, glassware, books, coins and Asian art. With a global audience of buyers and ever-growing numbers of satisfied vendors, Halls have been trusted for over 180 years to provide a professional and approachable service.
We are also qualified to provide formal valuations meeting the exacting standards set and regulated by the RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors). Whatever your valuation needs, Halls look forward to offering you the personal and professional service that clients have come to expect from this long-standing firm.
Our departments
Asian & Islamic Art · Books & Manuscripts · Ceramics & Glassware · Clocks & Barometers · Coins & Banknotes · Furniture & Furnishings · Militaria & Medals · Modern & Contemporary Art · Paintings & Prints · Sculpture · Silver & Jewellery · Stamps & Philatelic · Watches & Wristwatches. Each department is headed by a specialist in their field.
Meet the specialists
Maryanne Lineker-Mobberley
FGA DGA ASFAV · Associate Director – Fine Art · Jewellery & Silver Specialist
Alexander Clement
MRICS ASFAV · Senior Valuer · Asian Art Specialist
Abigail Molenaar
BA Hons MA ASFAV · Paintings & Prints Specialist – Traditional, Modern & Contemporary
Caroline Dennard
BA Hons · Ceramics & Glass Specialist · Militaria, Naval & Aviation Specialist
Chris Moore
Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Autographs Specialist
Derek Ainsworth
Coins, Medallions & Banknotes Specialist
They are supported by Chloe Delpy-Harding (Auction Cataloguer), Andy Neal (Stamps Specialist), Chloe Barlow (Digital Marketing Coordinator & Photographer) and Carl Humes (Saleroom Porter).
Visit us
Halls Holdings House, Bowmen Way, Battlefield, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY4 3DR. Office opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.15pm (except bank holidays). Halls Café is open Monday–Thursday 9am–4pm and Fridays 9am–3pm.