NHS Hull & East Yorkshire Trust Selling off Art
July 3 2025
Picture: Gilbert Baitson via the-saleroom.com
Posted by Adam Busiakiewicz:
An eagle eyed reader of AHN has kindly pointed out that the auctioneers Gilbert Baitson in Hull appear to be selling-off paintings that belong to Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust in their upcoming sale on 9th July. Here's their collections page on ArtUK, in case you'd like to compare. It appears that all of the works are being offered without estimates (which effectively suggests they are being sold without reserve).
The selection of paintings includes this portrait of Queen Victoria by Ernest Gustave Girardot (pictured), and several paintings of prominent historical figures connected with the medical profession in that part of Britain, including John Young, MRCS, One of the First Surgeons at Hull Royal Infirmary, and John Alderson (1758–1829), MD, Honorary Physician at Hull Royal Infirmary.
I have approached both the Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust and the auctioneers for comment and will publish their responses here in due course.
Update - I have received the following response from a spokesperson at that particular NHS Trust:
I can confirm the lots you mention are currently being sold on behalf of the hospital trust.
Update 2 - Here's a response I have received from the auctioneers:
We appreciate your interest in the provenance of the artworks featured in our catalogue. I can confirm that several of the paintings listed in our auction are being consigned by the Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust. These works have been officially deaccessioned by the Trust. In addition, we have received further consignments of artworks and silver from private estates.
