Gorringe's: IN CONVERSATION at The Star, Alfriston

IN CONVERSATION: The Enduring Appeal of The Bloomsbury Group and its Art

Join John Holmes, Managing Director and Head of Paintings at Gorringe’s, in conversation with Dr Darren Clarke, Head of Collections, Research and Exhibitions at Charleston, as they discuss why the art of the Bloomsbury Group continues to captivate the public and collectors alike. Taking place in Sussex, the home of Charleston and the heart of the Bloomsbury legacy, this discussion will consider what gives these artists’ work such lasting resonance. With Gorringe’s increasingly becoming a destination auction house for buying and selling Bloomsbury Group art, this promises to be an engaging and insightful discussions for collectors, enthusiasts, and admirers of the movement. During the talk, John and Darren will discuss Flowers in a Jar by Duncan Grant and George Bergen, which Gorringe’s recently sold to Charleston, and the Duncan Grant painting shown in the image above, which forms part of our 2 December 2025 Art & Design Post 1880 sale.

MEET THE EXPERTS

In between the talks, Gorringe’s experts will be on hand to take questions, whether in respect of items you may wish to sell or the auction process more generally. You can also view a limited number of highlights from our 2 December 2025 Art & Design Post 1880 sale, including the Duncan Grant painting shown in the image above ('Study for head of Christ in the wall-painting in the Church at Berwick, near Firle, Sussex’ 1941). There are also numerous Duncan Grant and Vanessa Bell paintings at The Star itself you may wish to view during this time.

LUNCH

The Star will be serving a special set lunch. 2 courses for £40 including tea and coffee. To book a table, please contact the hotel directly on 01323 870495 or at TheStar@thepolizzicollection.com