Project Galgo's Christmas Auction 2025

Touch Red, by Whyn Lewis

£750

Starting bid

Title: ‘Touch Red’

4x4 inches
Oil on 3/4 inch deep wood panel

Apparently in Greece people say 'touch red’ and then look for something red to touch, after when two people say the same thing at the same time. The superstition is to touch something red to then ward off bad luck or an argument between the two.

This painting is especially for our auction! We will never be able to thank Whyn enough.

Born in Edinburgh Whyn Lewis is perhaps best known for her uniquely observed paintings of whippets. Whyn graduated from Glasgow School of Art in 1995 and has since had seven solo shows in the UK.

Whyn Lewis has won several awards including five from the Royal Scottish Academy. Whyn’s paintings feature particular animals depicted against backgrounds of a single colour which is built up of many layers of paint. She uses the shapes and symbolism of the animals as narrative sometimes introducing clues in the form of small trinkets and jewel-like objects hanging from the subjects’ collars.

Whyn’s work has been shown in Scotland, England and the U.S.A. Her paintings are constantly evolving and now her subject matter has broadened to include animals other than dogs – deer, a field mouse, magpies.

Whyn Lewis’ paintings are beautifully executed in jewel- like colours, she often uses lapis lazuli paint, but also the works say much about the human condition and our relationships with one another.

https://portalpainters.co.uk/artist/whyn-lewis/

Price includes UK postage and packaging. Overseas winners will be contacted after the auction to cover any additional shipping costs.

Title: ‘Touch Red’

4x4 inches
Oil on 3/4 inch deep wood panel

Apparently in Greece people say 'touch red’ and then look for something red to touch, after when two people say the same thing at the same time. The superstition is to touch something red to then ward off bad luck or an argument between the two.

This painting is especially for our auction! We will never be able to thank Whyn enough.

Born in Edinburgh Whyn Lewis is perhaps best known for her uniquely observed paintings of whippets. Whyn graduated from Glasgow School of Art in 1995 and has since had seven solo shows in the UK.

Whyn Lewis has won several awards including five from the Royal Scottish Academy. Whyn’s paintings feature particular animals depicted against backgrounds of a single colour which is built up of many layers of paint. She uses the shapes and symbolism of the animals as narrative sometimes introducing clues in the form of small trinkets and jewel-like objects hanging from the subjects’ collars.

Whyn’s work has been shown in Scotland, England and the U.S.A. Her paintings are constantly evolving and now her subject matter has broadened to include animals other than dogs – deer, a field mouse, magpies.

Whyn Lewis’ paintings are beautifully executed in jewel- like colours, she often uses lapis lazuli paint, but also the works say much about the human condition and our relationships with one another.

https://portalpainters.co.uk/artist/whyn-lewis/

Price includes UK postage and packaging. Overseas winners will be contacted after the auction to cover any additional shipping costs.

Sophie Ryder

£100

Starting bid

All of Us", 2023 - Screenprint on Paper
Size - 31.5 x 35.3 cm

This exceptional piece originates from Sophie Ryder’s acclaimed solo exhibition All of Us, which premiered at The Lightbox in Woking, Surrey in 2023.

https://hignellgallery.com/exhibitions/38-sophie-ryder-all-of-us-the-lightbox-woking/overview/

Price includes UK postage and packaging. Overseas winners will be contacted after the auction to cover any additional shipping costs.

All of Us", 2023 - Screenprint on Paper
Size - 31.5 x 35.3 cm

This exceptional piece originates from Sophie Ryder’s acclaimed solo exhibition All of Us, which premiered at The Lightbox in Woking, Surrey in 2023.

https://hignellgallery.com/exhibitions/38-sophie-ryder-all-of-us-the-lightbox-woking/overview/

Price includes UK postage and packaging. Overseas winners will be contacted after the auction to cover any additional shipping costs.

Lucy d'Auvergne sculpture

£100

Starting bid

'Thoughtful One'
’Thoughtful One’ is cold cast slate, hand coloured with raw Earth pigments. It’s approx 6 inches high including base. The winning bidder can choose from black marble or matt grey concrete bases

For more than 30 years Lucy has followed a path shaped by animals — as a filmmaker, academic researcher (MSc, PhD), behaviour consultant, and artist. This journey has led her into the worlds of great apes and otters, big cats and foxes, and countless domestic companions, each encounter deepening my appreciation of the complexity, intelligence, and individuality of non-human species

Through sculpture, she explores the essence of an animal — that spark of individuality that makes each being unique. She aims to capture not just form, but presence: a sense of energy, character, and life.

Whether dog or leopard, fox or ape, it is the personality — the living spirit of the subject — that she aims to reveal.

“I find the deep Earthiness and organic, tactile quality of clay the perfect medium through which to explore movement and express energy. Once the clay work is complete, I cast in foundry bronze or cold-cast using metal powders or other materials such as stone dust.

I explore novel materials and methods to enhance or evoke the natural qualities of each particular subject. Thus, I have created my own unique method of patination using natural Earth pigments to create soft, organic tones which echo the softness of fur.”

https://lucydauvergne.com

https://www.instagram.com/lucydauvergne

Price includes UK postage and packaging. Overseas winners will be contacted after the auction to cover any additional shipping costs.

'Thoughtful One'
’Thoughtful One’ is cold cast slate, hand coloured with raw Earth pigments. It’s approx 6 inches high including base. The winning bidder can choose from black marble or matt grey concrete bases

For more than 30 years Lucy has followed a path shaped by animals — as a filmmaker, academic researcher (MSc, PhD), behaviour consultant, and artist. This journey has led her into the worlds of great apes and otters, big cats and foxes, and countless domestic companions, each encounter deepening my appreciation of the complexity, intelligence, and individuality of non-human species

Through sculpture, she explores the essence of an animal — that spark of individuality that makes each being unique. She aims to capture not just form, but presence: a sense of energy, character, and life.

Whether dog or leopard, fox or ape, it is the personality — the living spirit of the subject — that she aims to reveal.

“I find the deep Earthiness and organic, tactile quality of clay the perfect medium through which to explore movement and express energy. Once the clay work is complete, I cast in foundry bronze or cold-cast using metal powders or other materials such as stone dust.

I explore novel materials and methods to enhance or evoke the natural qualities of each particular subject. Thus, I have created my own unique method of patination using natural Earth pigments to create soft, organic tones which echo the softness of fur.”

https://lucydauvergne.com

https://www.instagram.com/lucydauvergne

Price includes UK postage and packaging. Overseas winners will be contacted after the auction to cover any additional shipping costs.

Silas by Joseph Paxton

£75

Starting bid

'Silas' Paper Size: 45 x 30 cm Image Size: 40x 24.5 cm

Print number is 20, from edition of 150

The print has a 5cm clear border around the image on which the signature and number are written.

www.josephpaxton.com

Price includes UK postage and packaging. Overseas winners will be contacted after the auction to cover any additional shipping costs.

LÈ PUP Raincoat or Rainsuit

£15

Starting bid

LÈ PUP are kindly offering either a raincoat (2 legs) or a rainsuit (4 legs) in any colour (sage, dusky pink, black or oatmeal). The winner will receive a bespoke outfit made to their pup’s measurements

Free UK delivery. Orders will be made after Christmas.

LÈ PUP is a London-made, founder-led brand inspired by their dog, Tofu. Each piece is handcrafted in our London studio with precision tailoring, using ethically sourced fabrics and small-batch production to provide dogs with a level of comfort money can’t buy. No two pieces are the same, ensuring each pup has a unique creation made just for them. Loved by dog parents around the world, our creations are not just made to last, they’re made to love.

www.lepup.co.uk

@LEPUPLONDON

LÈ PUP are kindly offering either a raincoat (2 legs) or a rainsuit (4 legs) in any colour (sage, dusky pink, black or oatmeal). The winner will receive a bespoke outfit made to their pup’s measurements

Free UK delivery. Orders will be made after Christmas.

LÈ PUP is a London-made, founder-led brand inspired by their dog, Tofu. Each piece is handcrafted in our London studio with precision tailoring, using ethically sourced fabrics and small-batch production to provide dogs with a level of comfort money can’t buy. No two pieces are the same, ensuring each pup has a unique creation made just for them. Loved by dog parents around the world, our creations are not just made to last, they’re made to love.

www.lepup.co.uk

@LEPUPLONDON

Original collage by Made by Harriet

£50

Starting bid

Original collage, one of a kind.

I’m Harriet, an illustrator, maker, and dog enthusiast behind Made by Harriet. a joyful world of dog illustrations, colourful prints, ceramics, and animal-inspired gifts all designed by me in my garden office in Wiltshire.

I work with lots of mediums, including water colour, pen and ink, crayon and ceramics. I love to draw dogs, animals, plants and interiors. I enjoy exploring with pattern and colour. All designed by me in my garden office in Wiltshire.

I originally studied Fine Art Photography at the Glasgow School of Art, graduating in 2009. Drawing came later, during years of touring the world with my partner’s band, The Zoots. I started sketching on boarding passes between flights, and over time those doodles grew into the colourful, characterful illustrations that fill my world today.

My style has developed through constant experimentation; drawing every day, making mistakes, and learning to let go of perfection. I love creating work that’s playful, relatable, and brings a smile, often inspired by the animals (especially dogs!) that make life so joyful.

Made by Harriet has grown into a busy, happy studio producing prints, ceramics, apparel, and homeware, all designed with care and a splash of humour. I’m lucky to be supported by a small brilliant team of studio elves; Claire & Flissy.

My creative life isn’t about chasing perfection, but about finding joy in making. As my friend and fellow artist Emma Carlisle once said, “You learn more from your mistakes than your perfect pieces” and I couldn’t agree more.

https://madebyharriet.co.uk/

includes UK postage and packaging. Overseas winners will be contacted after the auction to cover any additional shipping costs.

Price

Original collage, one of a kind.

I’m Harriet, an illustrator, maker, and dog enthusiast behind Made by Harriet. a joyful world of dog illustrations, colourful prints, ceramics, and animal-inspired gifts all designed by me in my garden office in Wiltshire.

I work with lots of mediums, including water colour, pen and ink, crayon and ceramics. I love to draw dogs, animals, plants and interiors. I enjoy exploring with pattern and colour. All designed by me in my garden office in Wiltshire.

I originally studied Fine Art Photography at the Glasgow School of Art, graduating in 2009. Drawing came later, during years of touring the world with my partner’s band, The Zoots. I started sketching on boarding passes between flights, and over time those doodles grew into the colourful, characterful illustrations that fill my world today.

My style has developed through constant experimentation; drawing every day, making mistakes, and learning to let go of perfection. I love creating work that’s playful, relatable, and brings a smile, often inspired by the animals (especially dogs!) that make life so joyful.

Made by Harriet has grown into a busy, happy studio producing prints, ceramics, apparel, and homeware, all designed with care and a splash of humour. I’m lucky to be supported by a small brilliant team of studio elves; Claire & Flissy.

My creative life isn’t about chasing perfection, but about finding joy in making. As my friend and fellow artist Emma Carlisle once said, “You learn more from your mistakes than your perfect pieces” and I couldn’t agree more.

https://madebyharriet.co.uk/

includes UK postage and packaging. Overseas winners will be contacted after the auction to cover any additional shipping costs.

Price

WonkyDog Design - "The Lookout"

£10

Starting bid

Original dry point etching called ‘The Lookout’ featuring a rescue greyhound called Alfie. Alfie was born in Ireland, raced in the UK and is now in America looking for his forever home.

It is an edition of just twenty prints, number 2/20.

Each print is slightly different due to the nature of the hand printing process.

It measures 10 x 8 inches and is double mounted as shown in the picture. The etching itself measures approximately 6 x 4 inches.

Very kindly donated by Ali at WonkyDog Design

https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/WonkyDogDesign

Free UK postage

Original dry point etching called ‘The Lookout’ featuring a rescue greyhound called Alfie. Alfie was born in Ireland, raced in the UK and is now in America looking for his forever home.

It is an edition of just twenty prints, number 2/20.

Each print is slightly different due to the nature of the hand printing process.

It measures 10 x 8 inches and is double mounted as shown in the picture. The etching itself measures approximately 6 x 4 inches.

Very kindly donated by Ali at WonkyDog Design

https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/WonkyDogDesign

Free UK postage

WonkyDog Design - "Nativity"

£10

Starting bid

Original artwork ‘Nativity’, measuring 10 x 8 inches and comes with a cream mount and backing board. A card in the same design will be included. Very kindly designed and donated by Ali at WonkyDog Design https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/WonkyDogDesign

Free UK delivery

White Dog on the 5th Step by Gilly Thomas

£300

Starting bid

Oil painting by Gilly Thomas

40cmx40cm

These works are allusive, driven by obsession, dilemma and irony, exploring personal and archetypal narratives and situations.

The strangely significant and the mundane mingle here to bemuse, amuse and disturb in a rich lexicon of intriguing imagery.

There are strange and intense connections between a subject and a painter, which exist also between the disparate imaginings that form the content of the work.

Visual hints and verbal clues through oblique, cryptic, or poetic titles suggest associative interpretations.

https://www.gillythomas.co.uk

Price Includes UK postage and packaging. Overseas winners will be contacted after the auction to cover any additional shipping costs.

Oil painting by Gilly Thomas

40cmx40cm

These works are allusive, driven by obsession, dilemma and irony, exploring personal and archetypal narratives and situations.

The strangely significant and the mundane mingle here to bemuse, amuse and disturb in a rich lexicon of intriguing imagery.

There are strange and intense connections between a subject and a painter, which exist also between the disparate imaginings that form the content of the work.

Visual hints and verbal clues through oblique, cryptic, or poetic titles suggest associative interpretations.

https://www.gillythomas.co.uk

Price Includes UK postage and packaging. Overseas winners will be contacted after the auction to cover any additional shipping costs.

One of a kind Moose Bed - read description

£50

Starting bid

The Moose Bed is a unique dog bed is a carefully handcrafted prototype that was on display at London’s Clerkenwell Design Week in 2019. We also enjoyed a mention in the London Evening Standard. It was designed by Kate, an architectural graduate, and brought to life at The Biscuit Factory - the UKs largest independent commercial art craft and design gallery in Newcastle upon Tyne’s cultural quarter.

Our Moose Dog Bed is designed to be dual purpose so as well as being a cosy and orthopaedic bed for your pup, this handmade piece of furniture doubles up as a coffee table to add a sleek and modern touch to your home!

The handbent oak ply with striking curved form creates a wow moment for design lovers and the memory foam cushion with removable and wipe clean & washable cover provides orthopaedic support for your dog.

BUT, winners need to be aware...there is some discolouration and bubbling from being in storage. Only noticeable closer up...see 3rd picture. We are limited to 3 images per item but if you wish to see these images closer up then please email info@projectgalgo.com

Winner to pay courier costs to donor after the auction ends. UK bidders only for this item please due to shipping limitations

The Moose Bed is a unique dog bed is a carefully handcrafted prototype that was on display at London’s Clerkenwell Design Week in 2019. We also enjoyed a mention in the London Evening Standard. It was designed by Kate, an architectural graduate, and brought to life at The Biscuit Factory - the UKs largest independent commercial art craft and design gallery in Newcastle upon Tyne’s cultural quarter.

Our Moose Dog Bed is designed to be dual purpose so as well as being a cosy and orthopaedic bed for your pup, this handmade piece of furniture doubles up as a coffee table to add a sleek and modern touch to your home!

The handbent oak ply with striking curved form creates a wow moment for design lovers and the memory foam cushion with removable and wipe clean & washable cover provides orthopaedic support for your dog.

BUT, winners need to be aware...there is some discolouration and bubbling from being in storage. Only noticeable closer up...see 3rd picture. We are limited to 3 images per item but if you wish to see these images closer up then please email info@projectgalgo.com

Winner to pay courier costs to donor after the auction ends. UK bidders only for this item please due to shipping limitations

HoundTee Neptune Sweater - Greyhound Large

£15

Starting bid

Greyhound Large
Chest 30-32 inch
Length 28-30 inch

Price includes UK postage and packaging. Overseas winners will be contacted after the auction to cover any additional shipping costs.

HoundTee Asteroid Sweater - Greyhound Medium

£15

Starting bid

Greyhound Medium
Chest 28-30 inch
Length 26-28 inch

Price includes UK postage and packaging. Overseas winners will be contacted after the auction to cover any additional shipping costs.

HoundTee Boop Sweater - Greyhound Medium

£15

Starting bid

Greyhound Medium
Chest 28-30 inch
Length 26-28 inch

Price includes UK postage and packaging. Overseas winners will be contacted after the auction to cover any additional shipping costs.

HoundTee Orange Tassie Tiger Sweater - Greyhound Medium

£15

Starting bid

Tassie Tiger HoundTees sweater

Thylacinus cynocephalus anyone? (that means Tasmanian Tiger)
Breed Fit: Greyhound
Features: Oversized fit, super stretchy, stacked neck, front leg sleeves. Cotton Spandex
Colour: Bright orange with black tiger print
Cold wash + air-dry only

Greyhound Medium
Chest 28-30 inch
Length 26-28 inch

Price includes UK postage and packaging. Overseas winners will be contacted after the auction to cover any additional shipping costs.

Tassie Tiger HoundTees sweater

Thylacinus cynocephalus anyone? (that means Tasmanian Tiger)
Breed Fit: Greyhound
Features: Oversized fit, super stretchy, stacked neck, front leg sleeves. Cotton Spandex
Colour: Bright orange with black tiger print
Cold wash + air-dry only

Greyhound Medium
Chest 28-30 inch
Length 26-28 inch

Price includes UK postage and packaging. Overseas winners will be contacted after the auction to cover any additional shipping costs.