Best Visual Arts Specialists Sheffield Near Me

Philip Metcalfe: Brilliant

Philip Metcalfe: Brilliant

Ali Hameed: It’s one of the Sheffield Hallam University Buildings

bigman lizard: very good really professional, seem very organised compared to a lot of auctioneers these days always looking at next catalogue for interesting items

Patrick Auguste: Great first experience. Auctioneers were first class and everything was done professionally with encouragement. Thank you

Martin Dickinson: Great service get free valuation and very good experience sold many items from my house clearance business thanks

Wayne Eaton: Used this auctioneers several times always professionally ran and good collection process. Friendly team.

colin kay: First time that l have ever used them ,postage a bit expensive so picked items up myself. Very nice pleasent staff ,well the ones l dealt with were.Will hopefully use again.

Neil Masey: Received my invoice Monday 30th May, it was Jubilee Bank Holiday Thursday to Sunday and I was away dealing with a very poorly father. But I did manage to email Sheffield Auction Gallery to request a shipping quote. I got an email back on Sunday asking me to settle the invoice first, before they would quote for shipping. Then today Monday 6th June, just 3 business days after receiving the invoice, they have reported me to EasyLive and banned me from bidding. Very poor and unbusinesslike behaviour! I spend around £4k a week at auction, I always settle within 4-7 days, I have never been banned from any auction in 28 years. My advice: avoid them, they are utter amateurs.

Jamie Johnson: Great place loved the service and my knife

Jenny Jones: Got some lovely items from here

Stephen Curnow: Friendly and helpful good quality items for sale. Easy to get to

Stuart Mitton: Easy transaction

Carolyn Gifford: Having recently placed several items with you for sale, we have no reason to complain about the amount they realised as this is beyond the auctioneers control. However, we were extremely shocked to find that the charges from the £30 received amounted to 40 %, leaving us with only £18. We will with future items for sale be using other methods of sale which are nowhere near as expensive.

Robert Davenport: Organised and interesting auction house.

Michael Kingdon: Very helpful staff, knowledgeable experts to examine your items.

Helen Silvers: Visited today to have some items appraised. Excellent service and honest opinion. Now we wait for the sale.

Sonic Rocker: A really good auction to use, very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable staff.The fees are a bit high, but what auction house isn't. I suppose they're not bad compared to others.

Jenny Jones: Got some lovely items from here

Chad Periman: Purchased an item by online auction ending 12-12-22.Received invoice from seller 12-12-22.Paid the invoice to seller 12-12-22 via a (required by them) direct bank account transfer.Moneys were confirmed added to sellers account on 12-15-22.Since 12-15-22 the seller has refused to answer multiple messages about the status of the transaction, they also are not answering messages from the auction website "Easy Live" which allows this seller to sell items to customers.Requesting a fraud report be opened to investigate this company from online monetary fraud.

online email: VERY unprofessional and no communication.Sheffield has not responded to over 20 emails about the status or even if they are ever going to send it to me.Paid for item the same day I got my invoice per their REQUIRED form of payment for small auctions ( Bank Transfer ) which takes FOUR DAYS.On the third day of the payment transfer they BLOCKED ME from bidding and listed my account as past due with Easy Live Auctions.Payment went through on the fourth day (as they required) and now they refuse to answer any messages or send the items to me.A credit card payment would have went though the same day and I would likely have my items by now!!!!!Even if they are on a two week vacation, this is a Completely unprofessional way to treat the bidders they are trying yo attract, AND to the sellers using their service to sell items to good bidders.Would never use them to sell my valuables, and will never purchase from again

Jamie Johnson: Great place loved the service and my knife

Wayne Eaton: Used this auctioneers several times always professionally ran and good collection process. Friendly team.

Gaynor Hart: Nice staff

2 late: Very helpful porters.

mark anthony: Good value

Patrick Auguste: Great first experience. Auctioneers were first class and everything was done professionally with encouragement. Thank you

michael Warner: Helpful, comprehensive valuers and sale agents near city centre.

Andrew Farrow: Great place!

bigman lizard: very goodreally professional, seem very organised compared to a lot of auctioneers these daysalways looking at next catalogue for interesting items

Simon Brown: Helpful people. Keen to help you get the best from your valuables.

Michael Poole: Very efficient auction house, even to the boxes available to take away those items won.

Steve Childe: Enjoyed the displays about Sheffield and other metalwork. Also a current display of football related art. Access through the winter gardens, which contains tropical plants and the Sheffield shop. All free entry.

Fadel Alnoud: A nice place to visit and enjoy seeing some beautiful paintings and sculptures. Entry is free and the the staff are so friendly and welcoming.

jan clist: I bought lots of cards by Sheffield makers on Saturday. Then I promptly left them in the Ladies! I returned on Sunday to enquire if they had been handed in. AND THEY HAD! If that kind person sees this, I offer you a huge THANK YOU. It also shows the caliber of the people who visit the Millennium Gallery!

June Shaw: Enjoyed a print craft fair. Some clever artists.Also Ruskin exhibition very interesting.Some nice local made craft items .books etc.Plus some cutlery For sale there.

ıtzBlue 113: love this place so much to look at definitely shows history.Visited on Weekday Wait time 30–60 min Reservation recommended No …More

O O: Faultless;

Richard Dering: Very interesting, I enjoyed looking around.

Matty James: Great space, lots to see

Hillary Guzik-Jung: Only a couple of small galleries open but worth it for the donation only price. They were interesting. The garden was small but cute.Visited on Weekday Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No …More

Angela Blanchard: Lovely friendly café and always intriguing exhibitions. I've visited the display of Sheffield's stainless steel heritage several times now and always find something new to marvel at!

Madeleine Pearce: The Ruskin collection is only a fraction of what should be displayed. Very little of interest or towards his original mission. A terrible shame.The cutlery bit of the museum is stunning, extremely interactive, and has an excellent historiography.The gift shop is a treasure trove if you want to support the museums and find unique gifts.The whole place is very disabled accessible, had little trouble with my wheels or knocking into things.

Jean-Luc Mallet: Visited on Weekend Wait time No wait Reservation recommended YesMore

Eddefe Jose Dalisay: It's good to look around.

David Rippon: Always something new to see.Visited on Weekday Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No …More

John Belton: Good and interesting.

Kamla Piano: Every few years I go here to see my favourites and new exhibits. You can see from my photos that I love the enormous Scissors and the Turtle Tureen. All in pristine glass cases with a detailed history of each piece. There's a gift shop outside for all things Sheffield including all the Hendersons Relishes - all the same product with different labels - Original orange, Blue & White stripes for The Owls and Red & White stripes for The Blades.There's also the coffee shop downstairs with escalator access and a view of Arundal Gate. Keep your eyes peeled walking around for locally made thought provoking exhibits.

Frank Aslin: Excellent gallery, particularly liked the work of one of your local artists, he has a painting in the Walker gallery, Liverpool..

Steven Feeney: Not a lot to see to be honest very small

Ylly ato: Розкішне поєднання ботанічного саду і творів мистецтва, картин. Експозиція змінна, картини вражаючи велетенських розмірів, поряд кафе з смачною випічкою та кавою

Andrew Webb: Excellent gallery, often visit when in Sheffield.

Nike Ei. Imggrphy: Absolute spit for everyone to visit

ian beange: Only passed through but looks worth a visit when there's time.

Anthony Newall: Always interesting exhibitions. Shop great for gifts, lovely cafe and more choice and a nice place to sit in the Winter Gardens.

Lara-Michelle Short: Love it

Fahd Alshemasli: I visited the Stories from the Pandemic exhibition at the Millennium Galley today. I really enjoyed the exhibition about Covid especially as I was in the exhibition - my photograph was there! I enjoyed learning about other people's experiences of the pandemic and also enjoyed writing poetry in the workshop. I also liked the other exhibitions particularly the fossil collection.

simon masterson: Great jukebox shop and excellent after sales support.

koi polloi: Been twice came away with 2 ukuleles, also had a banjolele repair, all excellent service and price, highly recommend for that personal touch. 👍

Vincent Jefferson: My Banjo arrived this morning really pleased with it well packed would buy from you again

Gio Maiele: Excellent, friendly and fast service received from Nye, postage information received immediately, and very simple transaction through the website, recommended!!!

David Acteson: Had my partscaster neck replaced and set up by Steve who made a great job of getting it playing well, reasonably priced and won’t hesitate in going back to Finale again.

Isaac Jordinson: Really friendly staff. There was an issue with my guitar and a tuning peg (which was a problem for a while) was sorted within an hour for a reasonable price. Would highly recommend and will be back.

Hannah Richardson: Took our daughter's ukulele into be repaired, extremely quick service was fixed and ready less than 24 hours later, very friendly staff and not too expensive.

Clive Marsden: I'm a bit late posting this..anyway, just to say what a helpful, knowledgeable and friendly fella Nye is.Took in an acoustic I'd picked up recently and had a set up done. Very pleased with results and turn round time couldn't have been quicker...Nye took it home and did it that evening!Great local resource.

dave farmer: Such incredible service from these guysI saw on line a Burns guitar, as this guitar is going to be heavily gigged I needed the right item first time and on-timeI will not hesitate to use these guys againDave " rock n roll thunder"

Broxbourne Music Academy: Nye was so helpful before, during and after my guitar purchase. Communication was brilliant and he went well out of his way to help. This is the way all guitar shops should be!

Merv Sterry: One major gripe with this shop is that it’s nowhere near my home in Kent!I’ve just taken delivery of a beautiful used Gibson that came fully set up with quality strings and packaged so well that a small nuclear device wouldn’t damage the guitar. Thank you so much Nye, you’re an absolute star!Now think I may move to Sheffield!

Simon Edey: Super friendly, professional service - very much recommend. Thanks!

jay hopkins: Seriously could not recommend buying from Nye @ finale guitar enough.. after buying a Boss Katana from him I had tons of questions about how to actually work the thing, and he was more than happy to answer all of them in loads of detail. Best customer service I think I’ve ever had :)

Darren Buckley: Five stars is not enough of a rating for these guys. I cannot say enough good things about Finale Guitar. They are friendly, helpful and knowledgeable and I will undoubtedly order from them again. The service, correspondence and overall customer care is superb. Add to this the great range of instruments along with the very competitive pricing and you have the perfect musical instrument retailer. Thank you, Nye to you and your team, It is a massive understatement to say that it was a pleasure to do business with you!

Eddie Tomen: Lovely little guitar shop! My new local, bought boss katana amp good price and quality service. I will be back.

Music Maker: I have been having zoom lessons with Nye for nearly 2 months now. He really is an amazing teacher. In such a short space of time, I feel I am now getting to know the whole neck of the guitar, learning different strumming patterns and able to play jazzy style chords.Patient, informative, organised, relaxed and fun, Nye's teaching skills are unquestionably brilliant!

Martyn Whyman: I had my epiphone 335s electrics fixed and also the guitar fully set up. It plays and looks amazing now. Thanks so much.I was kept up to date regularly and notified when it was ready.I shall soon be taking more guitars to get them in the same awesome state.

Alex Gillett: Great item speedy delivery thank you

Adrien Kentzer: New strings, intonation, new Graphtech nut fitted, neck adjust and fret dress on my Fender Telecaster.... excellent job by Steve. Plays great now !Many thanks 👍🏻👍🏻.

Clare Dunn: Bought a ukulele for my nephew's birthday present. The man who helped was really friendly and bared my toddler screaming in his shop! (Sorry about that!) Lovely selection of guitars and they offer lessons too. Would recommend :)

Alan Hall: Lovely friendly staff. I was impressed with the knowledge of Nye. I was so impressed in fact that I bought a Mandolin and music lessons! I can honestly recommend Finale Guitar if you are looking to buy a musical instrument, or music lessons. You can't get this sort of service and hands on experience online.

Keith Martin: Geoff did a very detailed assessment of my violin's needs after which I asked him to carry out the work and set up required. Geoff did the work impeccably and the instrument looks, sounds and plays better than it has during the 10 years I have owned it. I thought the cost to be very reasonable also. Thank you Geoff.

Lewis: Really friendly and helpful.

John White: Geoff has completely transformed our tired and damaged 19th century cello. It now sounds rich and resonant again. New strings; the pegs, fine adjusters attended to . Body repaired and cleaned. New bridge etc etc. He has beautifully rehaired the bow too. Prior to any work he will give you a full report on your instrument with his recommendations for necessary work plus a full breakdown of costs etc and a quote for the work. He is a skilled luthier- we are more than delighted and wouldn't hesitate to recommend him

Kirsty Louise: Excellent service from Geoff who supplied and fitted a new string for my cello, and repaired the fine tuner. He was extremely helpful and courteous, would really recommend and would happily use his services again. Thanks Geoff!

Colin Wood: Hi, My lovely wife treated me to my first ever violin for my recent 74th birthday its a brand new Hidersine Vivente.I've been practicing playing but instead of getting better I simply couldn't make any real progressWhen I phoned I was immediately taken to Geoff at Stringed Instrument Repairs due to his very friendly and polite phone manner; I explained to Geoff my problems and arranged to visit Geoff on the 17th November which I did taking along my violin and Wolf shoulder rest.Unfortunately Geoff couldn't let me in or show me his workshop because Covid is still a serious problem so we enjoyed a discussion on Geoff's front door step whilst wearing face covering and gloves.Within five minutes of arriving I was amazed by how quickly Geoff adjusted the shoulder rest to fit me; I'd tried and tried but given up in despair so what a really nice start.Just like our phone conversation Geoff proved to be every bit as friendly and answered my many questions in full and I had lots of questions being a raw novice to any stringed instrument; as soon as Geoff picked up the violin he said the G string is worn out.Access to Geoff's address couldn't be easier and I could park on the busy roadside right outside his home.With the violin now delivered and I'd given Geoff a free hand to do whatever was needed including fitting excellent quality strings we arranged collection in one week which was yesterday morning the 24th November and I returned home.I was full of apprehension as I arrived at Geoff's yesterday; were the problems I was experiencing fully down to my own ignorance and I knocked on his door. Geoff was his usual very friendly self and he told me the amount of work this wayward violin needed; as already stated it needed new strings; the pegs were very poorly installed; the button needed work but worst of all the very important sound post wasn't only fitted in the wrong place it had been rammed in. I knew straight away it was different because as Geoff picked up the violin out of its case it tinkled.The price charged was very fair indeed especially since most of it was for the more expensive full set of strings; I was more than happy to hand over the money.Initially when I phoned Geoff I said to Geoff I'd like a second hand orchestral quality violin I can grow into can you please supply such a violin or suggest where I can obtain one at a fair price; Geoff was going to look into this and I returned home.Back home though I thought Geoff had given me the wrong violin to the one I had left with him; the difference now was truly out of this world; suddenly I could play the scales on all four strings and it sounded so loud and crisp; before it sounded flat with little sound but now it had a loud voice making me want to play it; I couldn't believe it was the same violin and I'm over the moon with it. Geoff tells me to play it a lot and the crispness will turn into a lovely mellow sound.The Hidersine was incredibly poor to say it was brand new; it hadn't been set up at all from the factory just thrown together I urge any novice who is disappointed having bought a first violin and thinking of packing the lot in to contact a professional luthier it doesn't cost much to have the violin set up; I'm very fortunate indeed to now know Geoff whom I'll buy all my violin needs from in future he deserves loyal customers so why struggle when for little money even a cheap violin can be made to sing. I've never met Geoff previously but I'm delighted to have now met him.Regarding me buying an orchestral qualty violin Geoff has got just the violin for me but I'm not allowed to see it until it's fully set up; I think Geoff said it was made in 1880 so its going to be lovely Christmas present to me from my generouse wife; I'm looking forward to collecting it.I've gone on at length because seldom these days does such high qualty of workmanship cost so little; contact Geoff you won't regret it.Kind regards, Colin.

Margaret Cogill: My old violin hadn’t been played for many years and there were a number of issues with it so I decided to have it serviced.Following an initial phone call to Geoff I was given an appointment to deliver the instrument and left it with him After he had fully examined it I received a detailed report by email of his recommendations and costs, which I agreed. I collected the violin by appointment a few weeks later after completion of the work. I am very happy with the renovation which Geoff carried out and feel the price was very fair.

Sandy Charlton: The service Geoff provides is absolutely top class. He is unfailingly patient and courteous, and not only did he do a wonderful job restoring my cello to an 'as new' condition, but he spent time advising and explaining his recommendations following his initial assessment, seeking my approval at every stage before proceeding with the work. As I am a novice, his advice was invaluable, and I have no doubt that his reputation with professional musicians is well established.

Susan Sigsworth: This is the first time I have seen and benefitted from the work of String Instrument Repairs, but I am so impressed. My 100 year old violin is now in mint condition and has a beautifully sweet, mellow tone after being carefully and painstakingly repaired by Geoff. He was in touch by telephone and emails right from first contact, explaining everything that needed doing and quoting the final price. He gave professional advice which I'm very glad that I took. I am delighted with the result, and equally by the bow rehair, which I know can be a very tricky business.I will certainly be back.

Derek Hemsworth: I contacted Geoff on his web page regarding renovation of a very old mandolin. It is a family heirloom passed down over several generations and was in a sorry state.Not only did Geoff restore it to a wonderful standard he was able to give us information about its origin, history and probable age (140 to 150 years). He also sourced a case for the instrument through his contacts in the industry.He has such knowledge and a caring and sympathetic attitude to both instrument and customer which left us with great confidence that he would do a good job.I would not hesitate to recommend his services in the future.

John Fermer: Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,ValueGeoff has just rehaired a bow for me. I'm really pleased with the feel of it now it's done - it actually feels like a new improved bow, more responsive, a warmer sound and a pleasure to use. Thanks Geoff!

Freya Jackson: Geoff offers an excellent and professional service. He gave me very useful advice and it was great value for money. My violin sounds better than than ever!

Hattie Flynn: Positive:Professionalism,Quality,ResponsivenessWould strongly recommend, very reliable and trustworthy. Can tell he knows what he's talking about and will offer fair advice.

Nigel Hair: Excellent service from a true gentleman and expert luthier.

Stuart Archer: Positive:Professionalism,ResponsivenessI contacted Geoff for an insurance repair estimate for my guitar. He got back to me the same day, and has been incredibly helpful and communicative since - if I need service or repairs in future I'll definitely be using again!

Alexander boyne: Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,ValueGeoff did a wonderful job restoring my Victorian zither so that it is both useable and beautiful. I have no hesitation in recommending him for repair / restoration of stringed instruments.

C and A Barker: We are really pleased with the work Geoff has completed on a violin we took to him. We can wholeheartedly recommend him as a high quality expert in the field of stringed instrument repairs. A superb job. Thanks again.Ann and Chris Barker

Andrew W: A True Professional and Nice Person - Thank YouThis is the second time I have used Geoffs professional services, first time was to repair and service my Cello which is now superb; this time he has rescued a rather battered Double Bass. The Double Bass entered in a rather sorry state after being rescued from a possible trip to the skip. It was not playable at the time. Lots of splits and cracks and generally in a sorry state ; poorly strung also. But I liked the instrument and after Geoffs work on my Cello I knew if anyone could save it Geoff was the man.So off it went and after much thought and experimenting on the best solutions for repair Geoff has brought the Double Bass back to life. He has worked on it for many weeks and due to COVID kindly stored the instrument due to not being able to collect ; but by doing this allowed it time to settle and Geoff was able to keep an eye on it with his professional eye and skills. The Double Bass has benefited from new strings now and is looking and sounding fabulous. Big thank you Geoff, amazing !My Double Bass looking F.A.B. - Wow !

Emily Arnold: Very Professional service from Geoffrey. Very knowledgeable, looking forward to collecting my violin with the new strings and bow

Jane Taylor: Just had to write a review,,,,, I can't thank Geoff enough for his work on my Cello,,,, I bought on Ebay, alas,,,, after a struggle with Ebay and PayPal,, I couldn't get my money back, on a Cello not fit for purpose,,,, as described on my first cello lesson,,,, the post was missing for a starter!!!! I googled, (I am rubbish with technical stuff) ie please help to fix my cello??? After a long chat on the telephone,,,, I drove over to Ecclesfield,,,, and after a wee while,,, Geoff,,, re built,,,, made new peg,,, bridge,, strings pegs,,sorted the bow, amazing can't believe I have a brand new beautiful cello,,, and now I just have to learn to play it,,,🙄😊,,,, highly recommend Geoff, such an honest Gentleman, with a passion for your instrument, to help in anyway,,,, honest,,,too,...Kind regards to all who read this reviewJane Elizabeth Taylorps Thank you Geoff I will report on my progress 🎻😊

Gill Hammond: Once again Geoff provided a fantastic professional service...even under more restricted conditions due to the pandemic.