A remarkable collection of more than 270 post-war paintings amassed by a Norfolk art dealer and gallery owner who enjoyed a national reputation is set to go under the hammer this week in the county.

Eastern Daily Press: Judy Hines, pictured at GorlestonJudy Hines, pictured at Gorleston (Image: Archant)

The personal collection and residual stock which make up the Judy Hines Collection will be auctioned by Keys Fine Art Auctioneers at their Aylsham salerooms on Wednesday.

The collection includes 19 works by Tessa Newcomb, as well as paintings by Gerald Meares, Bruer Tidman, Gordon Hales and John Kiki.

Judy Hines, who operated for four decades from 1973, bought most of her collection either direct from artists or in auction rooms, and supplied many London dealers with contemporary art during her long career.

'This is a truly unique collection, reflecting the success of one of the first women to break into the art dealing world, and someone who had a great knack of spotting emerging talent and championing that talent through to success,' said Kevin Lines, Keys' general manager and head of fine art.

Eastern Daily Press: Eleanor Hope-Henderson (1917-2006), Flowers, oil on canvas, estimate £350-£450Eleanor Hope-Henderson (1917-2006), Flowers, oil on canvas, estimate £350-£450 (Image: Archant)

'Many of these pictures have been in Judy's private collection since she bought them from the artists, and so have never been seen publicly.

'This is a sale of national importance, and we are delighted to be holding it in Judy's home county of Norfolk.

'This is very accessible art, both in terms of the subject matter and style, but also financially, and we expect that the auction will attract many private buyers as well as collectors and dealers.'

Keys' Judy Hines Art Collection sale takes place on Wednesday, from 10.30am, at Keys' salerooms in Aylsham, Norfolk. Viewing takes place today and tomorrow (Monday, May 9, and Tuesday, May 10) from 9am to 5pm, and on the morning of the sale from 9am.

Eastern Daily Press: Lot 202 - Rachel Ann Le Bas (born 1923), French Street Scene, oil on canvas, estimate £500-£800Lot 202 - Rachel Ann Le Bas (born 1923), French Street Scene, oil on canvas, estimate £500-£800 (Image: Archant)

Full details and a downloadable catalogue can be found at www.keysauctions.co.uk