Latest News Articles by Alex Capon
Old Master sleeper rides into Suffolk sale
29 September 2026Estimated at £400-600, an Old Master equestrian portrait drew fervent competition at a recent auction in Suffolk.
Rimmington still-lifes animate bidders in the secondary market
25 September 2026The meticulously observed and technically precise still-lifes of Eric Rimmington (1926-2024) certainly have a following among collectors although, for the most part up to now, buyers have needed to operate in the retail sector rather than the secondary market.
Avian ace Peter Scott maintains significant following at auction
25 September 2026Pictures of birds in flight were the stock-in-trade of Sir Peter Markham Scott (1909-89).
John Singer Sargent portrait goes above estimate in France
24 September 2026A child portrait by John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) which came to the market with impeccable provenance appeared at a sale held at the Hôtel Drouot in Paris this week.
‘Precursor to golf’: Dutch museums buy earliest known painting of ‘colf’ for nearly £10m
23 September 2026A painting believed to be the earliest known depiction of the game of ‘colf’ – a forerunner of golf played on frozen water in the Netherlands – has been bought jointly by the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam and The Mauritshuis in The Hague.
Algernon Newton landscape brings strong competition at Hansons
22 September 2026Offered with a £2000-3000 estimate, a Royal Academy exhibit by Algernon Newton (1880-1968) that came completely fresh to the market was always likely to well exceed its expected level.
Monsoon collection could set London record for Christie’s
18 September 2026Works from the collection of British fashion magnate Peter Simon, the founder of the Monsoon fashion chain, could set a house record for a single-owner collection sold in London when they appear at Christie’s in October.
Drysdale landscape blows into auction
18 September 2026A Russell Drysdale (1912-81) landscape that has not been on the market for over 40 years is being offered at Leonard Joel’s Fine Art auction in Melbourne on October 6.
Original Cook islands scene makes waves at Leski
18 September 2026Although John Webber’s (1752-93) engraved plates emerge on the market with some regularity, his original works are much rarer.
Putting the Onus on Aboriginal art
18 September 2026The latest Australian and international art sale at Menzies (25% buyer’s premium including GST) in Melbourne compared well to previous auctions in terms of sell-through rates, even if the overall total was slightly lower than its previous two auctions – something the saleroom said was not uncommon for a winter sale.
Australian art: Pockets of strength down under
18 September 2026The market in Australia remains steady, maintaining good selling rates and some strong key areas
‘The Hares' Revenge’: Painting turning the tables on hunters sparks thrilling competition at auction
17 September 2026An Old Master with a quirky but arresting subject drew hefty competition at Woolley & Wallis’ (27/26% buyer’s premium) latest picture sale.
Movers & Shakers: A new opening at Petworth and latest hires in the auction world
16 September 2026Our latest round up of moves and appointments includes updates from dealers and auction houses
Fresh-to-the-market John Singer Sargent portrait emerges at Paris auction
16 September 2026An early portrait of a child by John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) has come to auction in France, having never left the family of the sitter.
Rediscovered Canaletto drawing to appear at Oxford auction
15 September 2026A previously unrecorded drawing by the great Canaletto (1697-1768) has emerged for sale at Oxford auction house Mallams.
Works from Derbyshire's Ogston Hall to be auctioned at Cheffins
11 September 2026A selection of art and antiques from Grade II Listed Ogston Hall, near Alfreton, Derbyshire, will be offered at Cheffins sale in Cambridge next week.
Impressionist pictures from legendary dealer Paul Durand-Ruel to be offered at Christie’s Paris
09 September 2026Christie’s will offer 62 works originally owned by the influential French art dealer Paul Durand-Ruel (1831-1922) as part of its sales in Paris this autumn.
Private collection of early spoons comes to Roseberys silver sale
08 September 2026South London saleroom Roseberys is offering a significant collection of early spoons at its upcoming silver sale.
Lucien Pissarro picked out at £8500 in the Simon Hilton collection
04 September 2026A small landscape by Lucien Pissarro (1863-1944) depicting a scene near Lyme Regis in Dorset was among the lots attracting interest at the sale of the Simon Hilton collection at Sworders (27% buyer’s premium).
Christie’s and Bonhams amend buyer’s premium rates as new auction season begins
02 September 2026Auction houses Christie's and Bonhams have made changes to their buyer’s fees.