Yes he is! Chris Beetles has been a performer and comedy script writer for radio and televsion including series such as Doctor on the Go and The Pink Medicine Show written with Rob Buckman. Chris was a GP in a large inner-London practice from 1970 until he retired in 1984 to open his first gallery in the West End specialising in English watercolours. His personal taste and drive has contributed hugely to the now thriving national and international market in illustrations and cartoons.

An original painting or drawing is a unique work made by the artist. Original or fine art prints are usually of a limited edition made with the direct involvement of the artist.
Mass produced photographic prints of artwork are not original or unique and therefore are less valuable.
A sculpture can be either a unique or of a limited edition from an original made by the artist.

We are happy to offer valuations for insurance, sale and probate. Written valuations are charged at 2% + VAT of the valuation total or a minimum of £200 whichever is the greater.

We frame on the premises and offer advice, mounting and framing within our usual range of styles at an additional cost.

We are pleased to be offered original works of art from private ownership if they lie within our taste and extensive range of gallery artists. Please contact the gallery by email with a good quality image of the work, its size, as much information as possible and a price.

We no longer take work on consignment.

Rarely, but initial contact needs to be via email. Please send us a selection of your work via email or a link to your website. Then if we wish to see actual examples we will arrange an appointment.

We are open from 10.00-5.30 Monday-Saturday without appointment. And on Sundays and Bank Holidays by arrangement. However, if you wish to see a specific artwork not in a current exhibition we would advise that you ring ahead to warn us in case it is stored offsite in our secure fine art warehouse. If you wish to see Chris Beetles personally then please make an appointment.

We are open from 10.00-5.30 Monday-Saturday, and on Sundays and Bank Holidays by appointment.

We are easily accessible by public transport, please see our Contact Us page for full details and a map.

No, we do not charge an entrance fee.

The two ground floor rooms of the gallery are fully wheelchair accessible. However, due to architectural limitations, the two basement rooms are accessible only by staircase. We are more than happy to show our visitors what is available on our online gallery and where possible bring any artwork to the ground floor level for them to view.

Most definitely, and especially as we are the leading dealers worldwide in Children’s Illustrations we actively encourage the large numbers of children and parents that come to view our exhibitions.

We are very happy for students to visit, however please ring ahead if you wish to bring a large group.

Most definitely, we like well-behaved dogs.

We are delighted to show you works from our vast stock but please ring ahead as they might be stored offsite in our secure fine art warehouse.

You may take photographs for your own use but not for use in publications or online. Images of our past and present stock are available on our Image Archive and the international reproduction rights are run by the Bridgeman Art Library.

Yes, please fill in your email address at the bottom of any of our pages or contact the gallery.

The gallery will always clearly inform you whether the painting or drawing is framed.

We prefer direct bank transfers, but will accept all major credit and debit cards, and cleared cheques.

Credit card details are destroyed immediately after use. The gallery does not keep any records of client card details and we are current with our PCI Compliance.

Please inform us when you would like to collect your picture and we will ensure that it is ready and securely wrapped.

If you are unable to collect in person, we can arrange a courier or shipping service, nationally and internationally, at an additional cost. We supervise the secure packaging and casing for the trusted shipping companies that we use.

Works you have purchased stay on our insurance until you take them away in person or sign for them if they have been shipped to you.

We are delighted to show you works from our vast stock but please ring ahead as they might be stored offsite in our secure fine art warehouse.

If you wish to purchase an artwork you have seen on our website please contact the gallery by email or telephone and we would be delighted to help.

Yes, you can either checkout as a guest or create an account. We accept Paypal and Stripe both of which keep your credit card details secure. We can also take payment over the phone.

If you wish to reproduce images of our past and present stock, they are available via our Image Archive and the international reproduction rights are run by the Bridgeman Art Library.