Tennants is delighted to once again be hosting this timed online auction on behalf of Vandals at Work, a York-based non-profit community arts organisation.
Vandals at Work aims to enrich Yorks’ cultural landscape by organising exhibitions, auctions, and other events that raise money for local charities and support and collaborate with artists. To date, more than sixty artists and have donated over £55,000 to three local charities, York Food Bank, York Mind and SASH (Youth Homelessness).
This year’s exhibition, Vandal Fest will be taking place at the Low Ousegate building in the centre of York, kindly donated by Mack & Lawler and opens on 11th July 2025. The event will span four storeys of the unoccupied building, featuring the work of an exciting group of world-class street artists alongside a cohort of local artists. Vandal Fest is the third in a trio of vandal-themed exhibitions that celebrate the rich history and culture of graffiti and street art. This time around the emphasis is very much on the fun side of the movement, artworks that put a smile on people’s faces and raise a mischievous chuckle. To support this year’s fundraising project, participating artists have specially created and kindly donated unique works which will be sold in this timed online auction.
The event and auction will be raising funds for SASH, a registered charity preventing homelessness in young people aged 16 to 25 throughout North and East Yorkshire.
The exhibition will run for three weeks from July 11th to 27th 2025. Opening on a Friday, Saturday and Sunday each week. Week 1: July 11–13, Week 2: 18–20, and Week 3: 25–27.
Bidding in the timed auction opens on Thursday 17th July at 3pm and lots will begin to close on Sunday 3rd August at 12 noon.
To find out more about Vandals at work visit www.vandalsatwork.uk
To find out more about the event visit www.Vandalfest.uk
Vandals at Work on Instagram @vandalsatwork.uk
For all enquiries relating to the sale, please contact Stuart Stevens or Sharon McDonagh:
Buyer's Notes
Please Note: There is no buyer's premium for this auction including online bidding surcharge on winning bids, however, Artists' Resale Right charges will apply where appropriate. Tennants take no responsibility for the condition or details of lots. Your agreement is with Vandals at Work.
This timed charity auction is being hosted for Vandals at Work by Tennants. Successful bidders in the auction will be contacted directly by Vandals at Work for payment, and by agreeing to the Terms and Conditions of Sale, you are agreeing for Tennants to pass your registration details to them.
Vandals at Work will be liaising directly with all successful bidders after the auction to arrange for payment and collection, or delivery of your lots.
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Lot 1
SUBSPACER (Contemporary) "Ritual Scraps No.2"...
Lot 2
Vandals at Work: 3D Printed Keyring Bundle,...
Lot 3
Boxxhead (Contemporary) "York" Three colour...
Lot 4
SOLA (Contemporary) "Exploder" Spray paint and...
Lot 5
Lincoln Lightfoot (Contemporary) "Vandalfest"...
Lot 6
Subspacer (Contemporary) "Ritual Scraps No.3"...
Lot 7
Ben Crystal (Contemporary) "Ritual Dance Floor...
Lot 8
Michael Dawson (Contemporary) "Torrents (Dram...
Lot 9
SUBSPACER (Contemporary) "Mind" Handmade...
Lot 10
Paste Up York (Contemporary) "Paste Up...
Lot 11
RIZAK (Contemporary) Rizak Recr Train Carriage...
Lot 12
SEPR (Contemporary) "I Scream" Aerosol on...
Lot 13
Spam (Contemporary) "Heating Disorder Calendar"...
Lot 14
SUBSPACER (Contemporary) "Shedding Skins &...
Lot 15
Vandals at Work (Contemporary) "I love York,...
Lot 16
Spam (Contemporary) "Banana Warehouse Print"...
Lot 17
SOLA (Contemporary) "Village Tape Over" Spray...
Lot 18
SUBSPACER (Contemporary) "Lovingly Spliced"...
Lot 19
SLEDONE 1 (Contemporary) "Hug Me" Print, 50cm...
Lot 20
STATIC (Contemporary) Chinnock Chandier Spray...
Lot 21
Steve Bottrill (Contemporary) "The North"...
Lot 22
A Vandals at Work Sticker, "I Love York",...
Lot 23
Al Murphy (Contemporary) "Every-thing's Crap"...
Lot 24
SUBSPACER (Contemporary) "Gunk Gordon"...
Lot 25
Andy Council (Contemporary) "Heraldic Lion"...
Lot 26
Ben Crystal (Contemporary) "Rich People Don't...
Lot 27
Mulsh: Three Bottles of High Quality Paint...
Lot 28
Spam (Contemporary): Three Limited Edition...
Lot 29
Lady Mkei (Contemporary) "Sindy's Mimi Stash"...
Lot 30
SUBSPACER (Contemporary) "Terry the Terrible...
Lot 31
Liskbot (Contemporary) "We Strike Tonight"...
Lot 32
Magnus Sellergren (Contemporary) Pop Art Print...
Lot 33
SUBSPACER (Contemporary) "Body" Handmade...
Lot 34
Victoria Hill (Contemporary) "Sean O'Malley"...
Lot 35
DOTMASTERS (Contemporary) "Oh My" Spray paint...
Lot 36
Shallow Lagoon (Contemporary) "Swap Stamp"...
Lot 37
URBAN LAYERS 3D (Contemporary) "The Wave" 3D...
Lot 38
CHU (Contemporary) "Sodtherich' 2015" Limited...
Lot 39
Vandals at Work (Contemporary) "I Love York,...
Lot 40
REPLETE (Contemporary) "Duck & Croc" Signed,...
Lot 41
ROWDY (Contemporary) "Revellers" Signed and...
Lot 42
3Dom (Contemporary) "Nightcall" Aerosol on...