The Falmouth Art Gallery plays host to a prestigious Fine Art Auction on Friday.

Organised by the Merlin MS Centre in Hewas Water, this signature event has already secured work in a variety of mediums from more than 50 artists, including some big names in the art world.

Artists include David Tremlett, the Turner Prize nominee who is currently exhibiting at the Tate Britain; one of Britain’s best known land artists and Turner Prize winner, Richard Long; Rose Hilton, the wife of the late Roger Hilton as well as Anthony and Luke Frost, son and grandson of the late Abstract painter, Sir Terry Frost.

Anthony Frost said: “I am honoured and very proud to be participating in such an auction. The Merlin Centre is the only therapy centre of its kind in Cornwall and is an independent Cornish charity which is completely self-funded.”

Anticipating a successful event, the high profiled Falmouth Art Gallery has agreed to take down their permanent collection during the month of September so that the charity can hold a three week exhibition, as well as the auction evening itself on Friday Work is on show at the gallery which has free entry. The evening will be led by Auctioneer, Philip Buddell and there will be the option of both in person, telephone and commission bidding.

With such a vast amount of work on offer this event will offer exciting bidding for collectors at all levels.

To find out more about the auction and artists, request an auction catalogue, or to attend the auction evening, contact Jasmine York on 01726 885530 or the Merlin MS Centre’s Facebook Page. For more information see www.merlinmscentre.org.uk