RNLI Exmouth Art Auction
July 1st, 2025
to
September 30th, 2025
25
Lots
We’re excited to host a special auction featuring original paintings generously donated by talented local artists from Exmouth Art Group, we thank them all.
100% of all funds raised will go directly to support the lifesaving work of our RNLI.
How to Bid
To submit your bid, from July 1st through to September 30th, use the online bidding form found here
You will need to tell us the following:
- Lot Number
- Your Bid Amount
- Your Full Name
- Your Contact Phone Number
Please make note of the size of the painting as some are much larger than others. They have been measured to the outer edges of the frame or canvas in centimetres, width x height.
The current highest bid will be shown next to each painting.
See below for opportunities to view the paintings and the blanket.
You can place a bid on any painting, or the blanket, at any time between July 1st and September 30th.
Alternatively, if you do not wish to use the online bidding form, you can bid using a bidding slip held in the shop at Exmouth RNLI Station.
Lot Number: 1
An original painting by Bel Bailey
Size: 46cm x 46cm
You can place a bid on this painting at any time between July 1st and September 30th by clicking here
Current highest bid: £ 100
Lot Number: 2
An original painting by Hilary Bird
Size: 37.5cm x 29cm
You can place a bid on this painting at any time between July 1st and September 30th by clicking here
Current highest bid: £
Lot Number: 3
An original painting by Carole Blyth
Size: 46cm x 36cm
You can place a bid on this painting at any time between July 1st and September 30th by clicking here
Current highest bid: £ 50
Lot Number: 4
An original painting by Anne Browne
Size: 56cm x 50cm
You can place a bid on this painting at any time between July 1st and September 30th by clicking here
Current highest bid: £
Lot Number: 5
An original painting by Dean Emmit
Size: 44cm x 54cm
You can place a bid on this painting at any time between July 1st and September 30th by clicking here
Current highest bid: £ 250
Lot Number: 6
An original painting by Sylvia Johnston
Size: 31cm x 23cm
You can place a bid on this painting at any time between July 1st and September 30th by clicking here
Current highest bid: £ 100
Lot Number: 7
An original painting by Gillie Newcombe
Size: 23cm x 41cm
You can place a bid on this painting at any time between July 1st and September 30th by clicking here
Current highest bid: £ 50
Lot Number: 8
An original painting by Paul Turner
Size: 31cm x 22cm
You can place a bid on this painting at any time between July 1st and September 30th by clicking here
Current highest bid: £
Lot Number: 9
An original painting by Gill Ash
Size: 45cm x 35cm
You can place a bid on this painting at any time between July 1st and September 30th by clicking here
Current highest bid: £ 120
Lot Number: 10
An original painting by Bel Bailey
Size: 67cm x 57cm
You can place a bid on this painting at any time between July 1st and September 30th by clicking here
Current highest bid: £ 100
Lot Number: 11
An original painting by Ceri Bateman
Size: 39cm x 34cm
You can place a bid on this painting at any time between July 1st and September 30th by clicking here
Current highest bid: £
Lot Number: 12
An original painting by Melanie Bettridge
Size: 30.5cm x 30.5cm
You can place a bid on this painting at any time between July 1st and September 30th by clicking here
Current highest bid: £ 100
Lot Number: 13
An original painting by Wendy Flather
Size: 23cm x 23cm
You can place a bid on this painting at any time between July 1st and September 30th by clicking here
Current highest bid: £
Lot Number: 14
An original painting by Ruth Hallet
Size: 57cm x 47cm
You can place a bid on this painting at any time between July 1st and September 30th by clicking here
Current highest bid: £
Lot Number: 15
An original painting by Lorna Porter
Size: 51cm x 40cm
You can place a bid on this painting at any time between July 1st and September 30th by clicking here
Current highest bid: £ 15
Lot Number: 16
An original pencil drawing by Liz Swift
Size: 39cm x 31cm
You can place a bid on this painting at any time between July 1st and September 30th by clicking here
Current highest bid: £
Lot Number: 17
An original painting by Margot Cornish
Size: 86cm x 66cm
You can place a bid on this painting at any time between July 1st and September 30th by clicking here
Current highest bid: £ 75
Lot Number: 18
An original painting by Debbie Jarman
Size: 23cm x 23cm
You can place a bid on this painting at any time between July 1st and September 30th by clicking here
Current highest bid: £ 30
Lot Number: 19
An original painting by Beryl Leader
Size: 50cm x 40cm
You can place a bid on this painting at any time between July 1st and September 30th by clicking here
Current highest bid: £ 30
Lot Number: 20
An original painting by Sheila Minchin
Size: 30.5cm x 25.5cm
You can place a bid on this painting at any time between July 1st and September 30th by clicking here
Current highest bid: £ 30
Lot Number: 21
An original painting by Janet Moger
Size: 33cm x 28cm
You can place a bid on this painting at any time between July 1st and September 30th by clicking here
Current highest bid: £
Lot Number: 22
An original painting by May Neilson
Size: 40.5cm x 30.5cm
Email your bid to: auction@exmouthlifeboat.org.uk
You can place a bid on this painting at any time between July 1st and September 30th by clicking here
Current highest bid: £
Lot Number: 23
An original painting by Carole Smith
Size: 30cm x 40cm
You can place a bid on this painting at any time between July 1st and September 30th by clicking here
Current highest bid: £
Lot Number: 24
An original painting by Richard Stupples
Size: 51.5cm x 39cm
You can place a bid on this painting at any time between July 1st and September 30th by clicking here
Current highest bid: £ 30
Handcrafted RNLI Exmouth Commemorative Blanket Celebrating 200 Years of Lifesaving Service
Created with love and skill by the Exmouth Yarn Bombers, this one-of-a-kind handcrafted blanket commemorates the 200th Anniversary of the RNLI.
Now, it’s time for this stunning creation to find a new home—through auction—with all proceeds supporting the RNLI’s lifesaving mission.
A Story in Stitches
The blanket beautifully captures a dramatic rescue scene featuring the RNLI Exmouth Shannon Lifeboat 13-03, R & J Welburn, saving a paddleboarder in distress. It’s a heartfelt tribute to the bravery and dedication of our lifeboat crews.
A Meaningful Keepsake
This special piece is especially significant for those who have added a name to the lifeboat through the Launch A Memory campaign. It’s more than a blanket—it’s a symbol of remembrance and community spirit.
Crafted to Give Back
Originally presented to RNLI Exmouth to help raise funds, the blanket has been on display for a year beside the entrance to The Deck at Ocean on Exmouth seafront, inspiring donations from countless admirers.
Lot Number: 25
Product Details
Size: 5ft x 5ft (150cm x 150cm)
Display-ready: Comes with removable rings for hanging
Versatile: Backed with fabric—perfect as a bed throw or wall hanging
Handcrafted: Countless hours of skilled craftsmanship
You can place a bid on this blanket at any time between July 1st and September 30th by clicking here
Current highest bid: £ 100
Viewing Dates
We will display the paintings in the RNLI shop at Exmouth Lifeboat Station on the following dates:
Paintings numbered 1-8: throughout July
Paintings numbered 9-16: throughout August
Paintings numbered 17-24: throughout September
The blanket can be viewed at The Deck, Ocean
Terms and Conditions
1. In the event of two equal bids, the first one received into our auction@exmouthlifeboat.org.uk email account will take precedence. In the event of this happening, we will contact the under bidder by email
2. All paintings and Blanket will need to be collected
3. If your bid is successful, we will contact you by email to arrange payment and collection
4. In the event of identical bids, the bid submitted earliest—based on the electronic timestamp recorded on the bidding form—will take precedence.
