Gorringe's are pleased to announce that they will be hosting a Meet the Expert event at Standen House on Wednesday 19 August 2026.
The event is part of Sussex Contemporary's exhibition at Standen House – 'Inspired by Standen: The Future of Arts & Crafts' – which is headline sponsored by Gorringe's. The exhibition runs from 2 July until 30 September and showcases exceptional local and international talent, integrating contemporary artworks within Standen House's traditional Arts & Crafts interior, with the opportunity to purchase every work.
Meet the Expert Event Lineup
Gorringe's Meet the Expert event features an exciting line-up of talks from special guests Sue Timney, Imogen Perreau and Tess & Alfred Newall.
In addition, our own team of experts will be on hand throughout the day to answer any questions you may have about buying and selling at auction, and to provide complimentary valuations.
The outline for the day is set out below, and further information on the talks will be announced shortly. There’s no need to book places for the talks – they are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
11.30am – 12.15pm | Sue Timney
Arts & Crafts to Modern Classicism - A Design Journey
Sue is a celebrated British interior and textile designer known for her "exotic classicism". She is a Visiting Professor and Honorary Fellow at the Royal College of Art and a former President of the British Institute of Interior Design.
1.30pm – 2.15pm |Imogen Pereau
Rooted in the Landscape - Designing Gardens That Belong
Imogen is a Sussex-based garden and landscape designer with two RHS Hampton Court Gold Medals (including Best in Show 2023) and this year she made her Chelsea Flower Show debut.
3.30pm – 4.15pm | Tess & Alfred Newall
Crafting a Legacy - The influence of the Arts & Crafts movement on Contemporary Design
Decorative artist Tess Newall and furniture maker Alfred Newall are a creative duo based in Sussex, sharing a love for traditional craftsmanship, their furniture pieces and murals emphasise the character and integrity of hand processes, and sit as naturally in historic homes as they do in contemporary interiors.
11am – 4pm | Gorringe's Expert Team will be on hand to answer questions and provide valuations
Our experts will be able to provide advice on all major categories, including fine art, furniture, jewellery, silver, watches, ceramics, works of art, books and manuscripts, and Asian art.
Due to expected high demand, we request that you bring no more than two items on the day. For larger collections, we will be delighted to book a dedicated valuation at either our Lewes gallery or Tunbridge Wells office. Photographs of items are very welcome for assessment.
Event Entry Details
The event is completely free for National Trust members. For non-members, you will need to pay the National Trust entry fee, which gives you access to the exhibition and events throughout the day, between 10am and 5pm.
