Helen Skelton (British 1933 – 2023): Three carved wooden abstract sculpture, all with an adzed finish, largest H38cm. Born into an RAF family in 1933 in Kent and travelled the world extensively during her childhood. After settling in Bridlington, Helen immersed herself in painting, textiles, and wood sculpture, often inspired by nature's beauty. Her talent was showcased in a one-woman show at Sewerby Hall and recognised with the sculpture prize at Ferens Art Gallery in 2000. Sadly, Helen’s daughter passed away from cancer in 2005. This loss inspired Helen to donate her sculptures to Marie Curie upon her passing in 2023.
Helen Skelton (British 1933 – 2023): Three carved wooden abstract sculpture, all with an adzed finish, largest H38cm. Born into an RAF family in 1933 in Kent and travelled the world extensively during her childhood. After settling in Bridlington, Helen immersed herself in painting, textiles, and wood sculpture, often inspired by nature's beauty. Her talent was showcased in a one-woman show at Sewerby Hall and recognised with the sculpture prize at Ferens Art Gallery in 2000. Sadly, Helen’s daughter passed away from cancer in 2005. This loss inspired Helen to donate her sculptures to Marie Curie upon her passing in 2023.
Helen Skelton (British 1933 – 2023): Three carved wooden abstract sculpture, all with an adzed finish, largest H38cm. Born into an RAF family in 1933 in Kent and travelled the world extensively during her childhood. After settling in Bridlington, Helen immersed herself in painting, textiles, and wood sculpture, often inspired by nature's beauty. Her talent was showcased in a one-woman show at Sewerby Hall and recognised with the sculpture prize at Ferens Art Gallery in 2000. Sadly, Helen’s daughter passed away from cancer in 2005. This loss inspired Helen to donate her sculptures to Marie Curie upon her passing in 2023.
Helen Skelton (British 1933 – 2023): Three carved wooden abstract sculpture, all with an adzed finish, largest H38cm. Born into an RAF family in 1933 in Kent and travelled the world extensively during her childhood. After settling in Bridlington, Helen immersed herself in painting, textiles, and wood sculpture, often inspired by nature's beauty. Her talent was showcased in a one-woman show at Sewerby Hall and recognised with the sculpture prize at Ferens Art Gallery in 2000. Sadly, Helen’s daughter passed away from cancer in 2005. This loss inspired Helen to donate her sculptures to Marie Curie upon her passing in 2023.
Helen Skelton (British 1933 – 2023): Three carved wooden abstract sculpture, all with an adzed finish, largest H38cm. Born into an RAF family in 1933 in Kent and travelled the world extensively during her childhood. After settling in Bridlington, Helen immersed herself in painting, textiles, and wood sculpture, often inspired by nature's beauty. Her talent was showcased in a one-woman show at Sewerby Hall and recognised with the sculpture prize at Ferens Art Gallery in 2000. Sadly, Helen’s daughter passed away from cancer in 2005. This loss inspired Helen to donate her sculptures to Marie Curie upon her passing in 2023.
Helen Skelton (British 1933 – 2023): Three carved wooden abstract sculpture, all with an adzed finish, largest H38cm. Born into an RAF family in 1933 in Kent and travelled the world extensively during her childhood. After settling in Bridlington, Helen immersed herself in painting, textiles, and wood sculpture, often inspired by nature's beauty. Her talent was showcased in a one-woman show at Sewerby Hall and recognised with the sculpture prize at Ferens Art Gallery in 2000. Sadly, Helen’s daughter passed away from cancer in 2005. This loss inspired Helen to donate her sculptures to Marie Curie upon her passing in 2023.
Helen Skelton (British 1933 – 2023): Three carved wooden abstract sculpture, all with an adzed finish, largest H38cm. Born into an RAF family in 1933 in Kent and travelled the world extensively during her childhood. After settling in Bridlington, Helen immersed herself in painting, textiles, and wood sculpture, often inspired by nature's beauty. Her talent was showcased in a one-woman show at Sewerby Hall and recognised with the sculpture prize at Ferens Art Gallery in 2000. Sadly, Helen’s daughter passed away from cancer in 2005. This loss inspired Helen to donate her sculptures to Marie Curie upon her passing in 2023.
Helen Skelton (British 1933 – 2023): Three carved wooden abstract sculpture, all with an adzed finish, largest H38cm. Born into an RAF family in 1933 in Kent and travelled the world extensively during her childhood. After settling in Bridlington, Helen immersed herself in painting, textiles, and wood sculpture, often inspired by nature's beauty. Her talent was showcased in a one-woman show at Sewerby Hall and recognised with the sculpture prize at Ferens Art Gallery in 2000. Sadly, Helen’s daughter passed away from cancer in 2005. This loss inspired Helen to donate her sculptures to Marie Curie upon her passing in 2023.
Helen Skelton (British 1933 – 2023): Three carved wooden abstract sculpture, all with an adzed finish, largest H38cm. Born into an RAF family in 1933 in Kent and travelled the world extensively during her childhood. After settling in Bridlington, Helen immersed herself in painting, textiles, and wood sculpture, often inspired by nature's beauty. Her talent was showcased in a one-woman show at Sewerby Hall and recognised with the sculpture prize at Ferens Art Gallery in 2000. Sadly, Helen’s daughter passed away from cancer in 2005. This loss inspired Helen to donate her sculptures to Marie Curie upon her passing in 2023.
Helen Skelton (British 1933 – 2023): Three carved wooden abstract sculpture, all with an adzed finish, largest H38cm. Born into an RAF family in 1933 in Kent and travelled the world extensively during her childhood. After settling in Bridlington, Helen immersed herself in painting, textiles, and wood sculpture, often inspired by nature's beauty. Her talent was showcased in a one-woman show at Sewerby Hall and recognised with the sculpture prize at Ferens Art Gallery in 2000. Sadly, Helen’s daughter passed away from cancer in 2005. This loss inspired Helen to donate her sculptures to Marie Curie upon her passing in 2023.
Helen Skelton (British 1933 – 2023): Three carved wooden abstract sculpture, all with an adzed finish, largest H38cm. Born into an RAF family in 1933 in Kent and travelled the world extensively during her childhood. After settling in Bridlington, Helen immersed herself in painting, textiles, and wood sculpture, often inspired by nature's beauty. Her talent was showcased in a one-woman show at Sewerby Hall and recognised with the sculpture prize at Ferens Art Gallery in 2000. Sadly, Helen’s daughter passed away from cancer in 2005. This loss inspired Helen to donate her sculptures to Marie Curie upon her passing in 2023.
Helen Skelton (British 1933 – 2023): Three carved wooden abstract sculpture, all with an adzed finish, largest H38cm. Born into an RAF family in 1933 in Kent and travelled the world extensively during her childhood. After settling in Bridlington, Helen immersed herself in painting, textiles, and wood sculpture, often inspired by nature's beauty. Her talent was showcased in a one-woman show at Sewerby Hall and recognised with the sculpture prize at Ferens Art Gallery in 2000. Sadly, Helen’s daughter passed away from cancer in 2005. This loss inspired Helen to donate her sculptures to Marie Curie upon her passing in 2023.
Helen Skelton (British 1933 – 2023): Three carved wooden abstract sculpture, all with an adzed finish, largest H38cm. Born into an RAF family in 1933 in Kent and travelled the world extensively during her childhood. After settling in Bridlington, Helen immersed herself in painting, textiles, and wood sculpture, often inspired by nature's beauty. Her talent was showcased in a one-woman show at Sewerby Hall and recognised with the sculpture prize at Ferens Art Gallery in 2000. Sadly, Helen’s daughter passed away from cancer in 2005. This loss inspired Helen to donate her sculptures to Marie Curie upon her passing in 2023.
Helen Skelton (British 1933 – 2023): Three carved wooden abstract sculpture, all with an adzed finish, largest H38cm. Born into an RAF family in 1933 in Kent and travelled the world extensively during her childhood. After settling in Bridlington, Helen immersed herself in painting, textiles, and wood sculpture, often inspired by nature's beauty. Her talent was showcased in a one-woman show at Sewerby Hall and recognised with the sculpture prize at Ferens Art Gallery in 2000. Sadly, Helen’s daughter passed away from cancer in 2005. This loss inspired Helen to donate her sculptures to Marie Curie upon her passing in 2023.
Helen Skelton (British 1933 – 2023): Three carved wooden abstract sculpture, all with an adzed finish, largest H38cm. Born into an RAF family in 1933 in Kent and travelled the world extensively during her childhood. After settling in Bridlington, Helen immersed herself in painting, textiles, and wood sculpture, often inspired by nature's beauty. Her talent was showcased in a one-woman show at Sewerby Hall and recognised with the sculpture prize at Ferens Art Gallery in 2000. Sadly, Helen’s daughter passed away from cancer in 2005. This loss inspired Helen to donate her sculptures to Marie Curie upon her passing in 2023.
Helen Skelton (British 1933 – 2023): Three carved wooden abstract sculpture, all with an adzed finish, largest H38cm. Born into an RAF family in 1933 in Kent and travelled the world extensively during her childhood. After settling in Bridlington, Helen immersed herself in painting, textiles, and wood sculpture, often inspired by nature's beauty. Her talent was showcased in a one-woman show at Sewerby Hall and recognised with the sculpture prize at Ferens Art Gallery in 2000. Sadly, Helen’s daughter passed away from cancer in 2005. This loss inspired Helen to donate her sculptures to Marie Curie upon her passing in 2023.
Helen Skelton (British 1933 – 2023): Three carved wooden abstract sculpture, all with an adzed finish, largest H38cm. Born into an RAF family in 1933 in Kent and travelled the world extensively during her childhood. After settling in Bridlington, Helen immersed herself in painting, textiles, and wood sculpture, often inspired by nature's beauty. Her talent was showcased in a one-woman show at Sewerby Hall and recognised with the sculpture prize at Ferens Art Gallery in 2000. Sadly, Helen’s daughter passed away from cancer in 2005. This loss inspired Helen to donate her sculptures to Marie Curie upon her passing in 2023.
Helen Skelton (British 1933 – 2023): Three carved wooden abstract sculpture, all with an adzed finish, largest H38cm. Born into an RAF family in 1933 in Kent and travelled the world extensively during her childhood. After settling in Bridlington, Helen immersed herself in painting, textiles, and wood sculpture, often inspired by nature's beauty. Her talent was showcased in a one-woman show at Sewerby Hall and recognised with the sculpture prize at Ferens Art Gallery in 2000. Sadly, Helen’s daughter passed away from cancer in 2005. This loss inspired Helen to donate her sculptures to Marie Curie upon her passing in 2023.
Helen Skelton (British 1933 – 2023): Three carved wooden abstract sculpture, all with an adzed finish, largest H38cm. Born into an RAF family in 1933 in Kent and travelled the world extensively during her childhood. After settling in Bridlington, Helen immersed herself in painting, textiles, and wood sculpture, often inspired by nature's beauty. Her talent was showcased in a one-woman show at Sewerby Hall and recognised with the sculpture prize at Ferens Art Gallery in 2000. Sadly, Helen’s daughter passed away from cancer in 2005. This loss inspired Helen to donate her sculptures to Marie Curie upon her passing in 2023.
Helen Skelton (British 1933 – 2023): Three carved wooden abstract sculpture, all with an adzed finish, largest H38cm. Born into an RAF family in 1933 in Kent and travelled the world extensively during her childhood. After settling in Bridlington, Helen immersed herself in painting, textiles, and wood sculpture, often inspired by nature's beauty. Her talent was showcased in a one-woman show at Sewerby Hall and recognised with the sculpture prize at Ferens Art Gallery in 2000. Sadly, Helen’s daughter passed away from cancer in 2005. This loss inspired Helen to donate her sculptures to Marie Curie upon her passing in 2023.
Helen Skelton (British 1933 – 2023): Three carved wooden abstract sculpture, all with an adzed finish, largest H38cm. Born into an RAF family in 1933 in Kent and travelled the world extensively during her childhood. After settling in Bridlington, Helen immersed herself in painting, textiles, and wood sculpture, often inspired by nature's beauty. Her talent was showcased in a one-woman show at Sewerby Hall and recognised with the sculpture prize at Ferens Art Gallery in 2000. Sadly, Helen’s daughter passed away from cancer in 2005. This loss inspired Helen to donate her sculptures to Marie Curie upon her passing in 2023.
Helen Skelton (British 1933 – 2023): Three carved wooden abstract sculpture, all with an adzed finish, largest H38cm. Born into an RAF family in 1933 in Kent and travelled the world extensively during her childhood. After settling in Bridlington, Helen immersed herself in painting, textiles, and wood sculpture, often inspired by nature's beauty. Her talent was showcased in a one-woman show at Sewerby Hall and recognised with the sculpture prize at Ferens Art Gallery in 2000. Sadly, Helen’s daughter passed away from cancer in 2005. This loss inspired Helen to donate her sculptures to Marie Curie upon her passing in 2023.
Helen Skelton (British 1933 – 2023): Three carved wooden abstract sculpture, all with an adzed finish, largest H38cm. Born into an RAF family in 1933 in Kent and travelled the world extensively during her childhood. After settling in Bridlington, Helen immersed herself in painting, textiles, and wood sculpture, often inspired by nature's beauty. Her talent was showcased in a one-woman show at Sewerby Hall and recognised with the sculpture prize at Ferens Art Gallery in 2000. Sadly, Helen’s daughter passed away from cancer in 2005. This loss inspired Helen to donate her sculptures to Marie Curie upon her passing in 2023.
Helen Skelton (British 1933 – 2023): Three carved wooden abstract sculpture, all with an adzed finish, largest H38cm. Born into an RAF family in 1933 in Kent and travelled the world extensively during her childhood. After settling in Bridlington, Helen immersed herself in painting, textiles, and wood sculpture, often inspired by nature's beauty. Her talent was showcased in a one-woman show at Sewerby Hall and recognised with the sculpture prize at Ferens Art Gallery in 2000. Sadly, Helen’s daughter passed away from cancer in 2005. This loss inspired Helen to donate her sculptures to Marie Curie upon her passing in 2023.
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Helen Skelton (British 1933 – 2023): Three carved wooden abstract sculpture, all with an adzed finish, largest H38cm. Born into an RAF family in 1933 in Kent and travelled the world extensively during her childhood. After settling in Bridlington, Helen immersed herself in painting, textiles, and wood sculpture, often inspired by nature's beauty. Her talent was showcased in a one-woman show at Sewerby Hall and recognised with the sculpture prize at Ferens Art Gallery in 2000. Sadly, Helen’s daughter passed away from cancer in 2005. This loss inspired Helen to donate her sculptures to Marie Curie upon her passing in 2023.

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Discover three stunning carved wooden abstract sculptures by British artist Helen Skelton (1933 – 2023) at Duggleby Auctioneers. Each sculpture features an adzed finish and stands out with its unique design, with the largest piece measuring H38cm.

Helen Skelton was born into an RAF family in 1933 in Kent and had a childhood filled with extensive travels around the world. Upon settling in Bridlington, her artistic journey began, focusing on painting, textiles, and wood sculpture, drawing inspiration from the beauty of nature. Her exceptional talent was highlighted in a solo exhibition at Sewerby Hall and she was awarded the sculpture prize at Ferens Art Gallery in 2000.

Tragically, Helen experienced the loss of her daughter to cancer in 2005. This profound loss led Helen to make the altruistic decision to donate her sculptures to Marie Curie upon her passing in 2023, leaving behind a legacy of art and compassion. Bid on these remarkable pieces at Duggleby Auctioneers and own a piece of Helen Skelton’s artistic heritage.



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