Latest News Articles by Alex Capon
Edward Burra’s ‘unusual and macabre’ watercolour finds admirers in Salisbury auction
17 June 2026A number of sales around the country in early June demonstrated how the market for Modern British art seems to be in a pretty good place heading into the key summer season.
Hockney sketch quadruples estimate in auction held two days after artist’s death
16 June 2026A rare and early mixed media sketch by David Hockney (b.1937-2026), made when he was just 19, brought notable competition at Tennants’ (24% buyer’s premium) latest sale of Modern & Contemporary Art.
Ongpin to offer works on paper at Christie’s in anniversary sale
12 June 2026London dealer Stephen Ongpin has consigned a large group of works on paper to Christie’s for a dedicated auction this summer.
Early Gainsborough drawing emerges drawing in Cambridge
12 June 2026A drawing by Thomas Gainsborough, dating from 1748 when the artist was 20 years old, will go under the hammer at Cheffins on June 24.
Flemish artist’s portrait of a gentleman outperforms expectations
12 June 2026A work described as an “exciting addition to the oeuvre of Gillis Claeissens (1526-1605)” was the star performer at Sworders’ (25% buyer’s premium) latest Old Master, British and European art sale.
Dutch buyer banks on the Moreelse link
12 June 2026Utrecht artist is likely creator of mystery portrait
Expansion in Suffolk and new faces at auction houses and logistics firms
11 June 2026The latest Movers & Shakers includes news of Lacy Scott & Knight's expansion
Dealer Stephen Ongpin to stage single-owner works on paper sale at Christie’s
10 June 2026London dealer Stephen Ongpin has consigned a large group of works on paper to Christie’s for a dedicated auction this summer.
‘Overlooked’ Hampstead artist Muriel Jackson finally gains spotlight with rediscovered archive at auction
09 June 2026Until recently, the artist Muriel Blomfield Jackson (1901-77) never had much presence on the secondary market.
Zuckerman collection expected to raise £2m at Christie’s
08 June 2026An important group of Victorian pictures owned by the late American literary agent Albert Zuckerman is being offered at Christie’s this summer.
Party time as ‘finest Gerard Dillon work on the market for past 35 years’ boosts Irish art
05 June 2026The latest round of art auctions in Ireland showed a marked buoyancy with totals and selling rates up on recent years.
Christopher Wood’s childlike vision brings benefit to Gloucestershire auction
05 June 2026A notable sum for Christopher Wood (1901-30) was recorded at the latest sale held by Gloucestershire saleroom Chorley’s (25% buyer’s premium).
‘To B or not to B’ answered
05 June 2026A group of works with provenance to one of India’s oldest commercial art galleries, emerged at a Plakas (29% buyer’s premium) auction on May 21.
Souza works owned by Indian art critic raise emerge at Sloane Street Auctions
05 June 2026Francis Newton Souza (1924-2002) remains the most established name on the secondary market when it comes to modern Indian pictures.
Indian modern art buyers seek new names to collect beyond the usual 'stars'
05 June 2026Collectors are looking for lesser-known artists beyond the top targets in a notably strong market
‘A remarkable insight into Gainsborough’s extraordinary skill in the early part of his career’
04 June 2026A drawing by Thomas Gainsborough, dating from 1748 when the artist was 20 years old, will go under the hammer at Cheffins this month.
Dutch Old Master portrait turns heads at Gloucestershire auction
02 June 2026The Dutch artist Paulus Moreelse (1571-1638) was a major figure in Utrecht.
Paul Henry tops Irish art sale at Whyte’s
01 June 2026A painting by Paul Henry (1876-1958) of Lough Mask, a vast natural limestone lake stretching between Galway and County Mayo in Ireland, led the latest sale of Irish art at Dublin saleroom Whyte’s.
Lucian Freud’s ‘benefits supervisor’ portrait emerges from the Lewis collection at Sotheby’s
29 May 2026One of Lucian Freud’s (1922-2011) most famous portraits will appear at Sotheby’s sale of the Lewis collection in June.
Was ‘Red Fuji’ painted by Wirgman Jr?
29 May 2026Small but intriguing coastal scene estimated at just £50-80 spotted by eager bidders and taken to £3500