The Serge Hill Project launches its first ever Summer Online Auction
The Serge Hill Project for Gardening, Creativity and Health is thrilled and proud to announce the first ever Summer Online Auction in aid of its work with schools, community groups and mental health charities.
Three internationally acclaimed artists - Edmund de Waal, Romilly Saumarez Smith and Adam Lowe of Factum Foundation - have generously chosen to donate exquisite artworks to the auction. In addition, Tom and Sue Stuart-Smith are hosting an exclusive Group Tour for 8 around The Barn Garden and The Plant Library. Bidding is open for bids and donations at https://uk.givergy.com/SummerOnlineAuction2025 until 2359H on Wednesday, 16th July 2025.
Artist, potter and author, Edmund de Waal OBE has exhibited in galleries and institutions throughout the world. Made in 2025, ‘a green thought’ is a porcelain vessel with gilded porcelain shards on a gilded aluminium L-shelf and measures 30 x 21 x 19.2cm.
Jeweller and artist, Romilly Saumarez Smith OBE makes intricate pieces using antique finds and lost artefacts giving them a new found life. ‘Seafan with Jewelled Handle’ has been made from a 19th century bone handle, 18 carat gold, diamonds, pearls, sea urchin spine ends, oxidised silver snake chain and measures 66 x 50 x 2.5cm.
Artist and Founder of Factum Foundation, Adam Lowe OBE has dedicated his life to merging new technologies and craft skills. His contribution is a three-dimensional recreation of a 16th-century Salt Cellar, originally designed by Giulio Romano for the Gonzaga court. Factum’s 3D sculptors transformed the original design into a detailed digital model. The final piece was cast in pewter, with a striking blue glass bowl at its centre.
The Serge Hill Project for Gardening, Creativity and Health
In the 12 months since the project opened over 500 children have visited The Serge Hill Project at Bedmond, Hertfordshire, and they have launched their first Gardening for Health group for people recovering from cancer treatment. All profits raised from the auction will go directly to expanding and developing these programmes to reach more people, especially those who would otherwise not have access to nature.
The auction site is now open for bids and donations at https://uk.givergy.com/SummerOnlineAuction2025 until 2359H on Wednesday, 16th July 2025.