The variety of his work has always been praised and Studio magazine called him "a multi-gifted Renaissance man". His son Adrian said: "I don't know how he fitted it all in, because he was also a proper dad, who was always around when we grew up. He had a tremendous amount of energy and a boundless sense of fun." Summers Place Auctions will be selling Gerry Moore's paintings and sculptures in addition to some works by other artists and some garden statuary. Among the highlights are 38 paintings by Moore dating from 1960 to 2001 and covering all the decades inbetween. Estimates start from £100 onwards. The 42 sculptures by him carry estimates from as little as £200 going up to £10,000. Works by other artists include a chalk & crayon drawing by Arthur Boyd, estimated at £200-400, some works by Rupert Gatfield (estimates from £500-1,000) and David Shanahan (£500-1,200).

Bellmans will be selling in excess of 100 further works by Gerald Moore in addition to a collection of furniture and works of art from his Devon home.