Where is the best place to sell wildlife art?

Wildlife art is, in the simplest terms, visual art which depicts the natural world and its inhabitants. It takes a plethora of different forms including, but limited to, photography, drawing, painting, ceramics, and sculpture. Because of this broad definition, wildlife art finds expression in a wide array of different tones, styles, and approaches.

Wildlife art can serve any number of intentions, according to the interests of the artist. While some artists use wildlife artistry purely as a vehicle for depicting the beauty and intrigue of the natural world, others use it more didactically to teach their audiences about the environment, often to show how and why we should preserve and protect our ecosphere. Climate ‘Artivism’ seeks to address the climate crisis that our planet currently faces through the medium of art.

^{Tony Karpinski, Leopard Drinking}

^{Sold for £4,500}

Famous wildlife artists 

David Shepherd – David Shepherd (1931-2017) was a famous British wildlife artist, known for his ability to capture the natural world in all its glory upon the canvas. Shepherd combined a talent for painting with a passion for conservation, using his very own Wildlife Foundation as a means to encourage preservation of and appreciation for the planet. Due to his impressive reputation and expertise with watercolour, Shepherd’s work regularly does very well at auction, with his work ‘Lions’ selling for £64,600.

Pollyanna Pickering – Pollyanna Pickering (1942-2018) was a supremely successful British wildlife artist, working for over 50 years on a selection of paintings which were revered and celebrated in the range of awards which she picked up. She was the honorary patron for The Wildlife Art Society Journal, amongst other roles, and her work was used by various conservation charities, including the WWF.

Tony Karpinski – Tony Karpinski (b.1965) is a current British wildlife artist, whose work is revered for its vibrancy and relaxed style. His time spent in South Africa informs much of his work, some of which has sold successfully at Dawsons auctions this year. 

^{Tony Karpinski, Bull Elephants}

^{Sold for £4,200}

We would initially advise that you seek an accurate and current market valuation of any potentially valuable wildlife artwork that you may be thinking of selling… Consulting with an expert Valuer is crucial, and here at Dawsons, our highly skilled team would be happy to provide a complimentary valuation.

If you are looking for an extremely quick sale, reputable Galleries and Dealers may well offer a satisfactory route to selling any valuable wildlife art that you are considering parting with, however, we would always recommend seeking valuations from several different potential buyers to ensure that you receive the best possible price for your artwork.

Here at Dawsons, our sole aim is to secure the highest prices, when selling artwork for our clients. Our sales are broadcast live across multiple auction platforms to a huge global audience of active bidders for maximum exposure. Whilst Dawsons’ creative social media posts and dynamic in-house marketing will directly target buyers and collectors all over the world, to ensure the maximum returns for clients. 

^{David Shepherd CBE, Bull Elephant in Long Grass}

^{Sold for £2,500}

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Are you considering selling any potentially valuable wildlife art?

With a global audience of over 10 million known bidders, Dawsons can secure the best price.

Get in touch with an expert Valuer for confidential sales advice, we would be delighted to help you:

0207 431 9445 / info@dawsonsauctions.co.uk