The Meow Is A Scream

EDVARD Munch’s painting The Scream sold for a record price on Thursday. It was bought by an anonymous buyer at Sotherby’s in New York during an auction involving seven bidders, which is said to have lasted 12 minutes.  It makes the work, by the Norwegian expressionist, the most expensive artwork ever sold at auction. The … More The Meow Is A Scream

Tiger Conservation Partnership – Bhutan

SOFA member Pollyanna Pickering is proud to announce that she has accepted the official role of Conservation Partner to the Wildlife Conservation Division of the Department of Forests and Park Services of Bhutan. Initially she is helping to support their new Tiger and Carnivore Conservation awareness project. In the spring of 2007, Pollyanna spent five … More Tiger Conservation Partnership – Bhutan

Stephanie Manchipp

It is with great sadness that I report the death of Stephanie Manchipp, our Vice Chairman and Exhibition & Publicity Officer. Steph was diagnosed with cancer in October 2011. She had a successful operation to remove a kidney and tumour, but sadly the cancer proved to be very aggressive. Stephanie died on January 2nd 2012. … More Stephanie Manchipp

Logo Competition

Thank you to the 9 members who entered the competition, Irina Cawton, Kathie Gregory,Toni Goffe, Cynthia House, Sara C Lee, Tamsin Lord, Stephanie Manchipp, Glynis Mills and Peggy Pickering. The standard of the designs was very high and professional. I presented the designs to the Selection Committee anonymously. They unanimously chose the design of Stephanie … More Logo Competition

Eric Knowles Picks a Winner For Pollyanna!

The winning ticket in the Pollyanna Pickering Foundation 2010 Winter Prize draw has been drawn by antiques expert and television presenter Eric Knowles .  The lucky winners, Mr and Mrs Griffiths of Derbyshire have won an original painting of a black cat by Pollyanna. As well as being a recognised expert in his chosen field, … More Eric Knowles Picks a Winner For Pollyanna!