Business Details
21 Years
experience
Your Trusted Art Gallery for Original Paintings & Limited Editions
Established in 2005 by Clive and Giles Hepplestone, our family-run art gallery was founded on a shared passion for quality art. Recognising a gap in the market for accessible original paintings and high-quality limited editions, we have grown to become one of the UK's leading retail art galleries, twice winning the Fine Art Trade Guild's Retail Art Gallery of the Year award. Our expertise lies in curating works from the Northern School, including renowned artists like LS Lowry and Geoffrey Key, while also championing contemporary talents from the UK and abroad. With two locations in Lancashire and Cheshire, we offer a premium service that includes free UK delivery, interest-free credit, and bespoke picture framing. Our knowledgeable team provides home consultations and art advisory services, ensuring clients find pieces that complement their spaces.We maintain strict authenticity guarantees for all artworks, supported by direct relationships with artists and publishers. As a family business, we prioritise personal service over corporate impersonality, creating an environment where art appreciation and customer satisfaction are paramount. Our galleries host regular exhibitions and artist appearances, fostering community engagement with the visual arts. We operate with transparency in pricing and provenance, offering certificates of authenticity and insurance valuations. With over 15 years' experience in picture framing and a commitment to conservation standards, we cater to both novice collectors and seasoned art investors. Our international shipping capabilities ensure global accessibility to our curated collections while maintaining the same rigorous delivery standards.
Services
Original Paintings
Limited Edition Prints
Picture Framing
Home Approval
Art Authentication
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer a 100% authenticity guarantee on all artworks
- Our family-run business provides personalised art advisory services
- We hold twice-won Retail Art Gallery of the Year status
- We provide free UK delivery within 2-3 days
- Our expert framers have over 10 years' conservation experience
Associations and certifications
- Fine Art Trade Guild
What people say
Prompt and courteous service
Professional and efficient
Well packaged and quality frame
Speedy delivery
Knowledgeable and approachable staff
Services
Original Paintings
We offer an extensive collection of original paintings from Northern School masters and contemporary artists. Our curated selection includes diverse styles from landscape to figurative works in oils and pastels. Each piece undergoes rigorous authentication verification before entering our collection.
Limited Edition Prints
Our limited edition prints come with official certificates of authenticity. We represent major publishing companies and work directly with artists to ensure proper provenance. These accessible artworks maintain strict quality control standards for collectors.
Picture Framing
Our bespoke framing service uses conservation-grade materials with acid-free mounts. With over a decade of experience, we handle everything from certificates to museum conservation projects. Frames are available for both gallery artworks and personal items.
Home Approval
We offer home consultation services for North West clients, bringing selected artworks to your space. This no-obligation service helps visualise pieces in situ, with interior design advice available to ensure perfect placement and lighting compatibility.
Art Authentication
As award-winning art specialists, we guarantee authenticity for all artworks. We provide official certificates with insurance valuations for pieces that don't include manufacturer documentation, ensuring complete provenance transparency for collectors.
People
Clive Hepplestone
Co-Founder
As co-founder, Clive Hepplestone established the gallery's commitment to quality art accessibility. His vision created a space where both novice and experienced collectors can discover authentic artworks with proper provenance verification.
Giles Hepplestone
Co-Founder
Giles Hepplestone co-founded the gallery with his father, bringing contemporary vision to their family business. He maintains relationships with emerging artists while upholding the gallery's strict authenticity standards for all artworks.
Questions
How do you verify artwork authenticity?
We guarantee authenticity through direct artist relationships and official documentation. All works come with provenance records, with formal certificates available for insurance purposes.
What framing options are available?
Our bespoke framing service uses conservation-grade materials with acid-free mounts. We offer over 10 years' experience in museum-standard framing for artworks and personal items.
Can I view artworks at home?
Our home approval service delivers selected pieces to North West clients, allowing you to see artworks in your space with no purchase obligation.
What payment options exist?
We offer interest-free credit for purchases over £400, with 15% minimum deposit required. Applications must be completed in-gallery with full payment terms available upon request.
How quickly do you deliver?
Most UK mainland orders dispatch within 2-3 days and arrive next working day via our professional courier service. We provide delivery tracking and flexible scheduling options.
Do you host artist events?
We regularly host exhibitions and artist appearances, including our annual Northern Art Lounge events. These premieres feature champagne receptions and direct artist interaction opportunities for collectors.
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Reviews (7)
Ronald Graves
Dec 22, 2021
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Disappointing web site said open til 8pm to get there at 16:40 to find out shutting at 5pm so didn't get chance to look around as most was shut
Tara King
Oct 21, 2021
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Very expensive beautiful art work and they guy there showed us a picture that changed in different lights truely memorising
Francis Price
May 24, 2021
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Great art and nice friendly staff, bought several items from here. Just collected my second Terry Evans painting and its excellent.
David Hadwin
Apr 07, 2021
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One of my favourite galleries. Giles and his staff are always friendly and helpful. I have now bought several paintings from them and will return for more. Would recommend to anyone interested in contemporary art
Gary Standish
Apr 07, 2021
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Excellent gallery i have now visited three times and purchased some beautiful pieces! On every occasion I have phoned to enquire about something and also as a visitor i have found all the staff I have dealt with extremely welcoming and friendly. Hope to call again soon in the near future Thank you.
Sarah Thurston
Jan 11, 2021
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So impressed with the service from this gallery. Tracked down and sourced for me a now sold-out piece which Im totally thrilled with. Fantastic delivery and packaging too. Couldnt be happier. Thank you. Ill be back!
Norma Reay
Oct 23, 2020
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I have just taken delivery of a Phillip Gray framed painting, I have been searching for one of his paintings for some but was a little concerned at the prospect of it being shipped to Normandy. Thank you Giles for making it so easy, as it arrived this morning wonderfully packed and protected. I will not hesitate to come back to you again, Thank you and good luck and best wishes for the future.
