Latest News Articles by Alex Capon
How Lady Hamilton stared down at Uncle Monty
11 April 2022A couple of elegant portraits from the collection of Professor Bernard Nevill (1930-2019) drew keen interest at Bellmans (22% buyer’s premium).
Fortune teller helped the Frith fortune
11 April 2022A number of portraits of women from different periods of history were among the most contested pictures at sales around the country in the early part of this year.
Christie’s to offer Michelangelo drawing after French export block removed
07 April 2022A Michelangelo (1475-1564) drawing previously declared a ‘National Treasure’ in France will be offered at Christie’s following the expiry of its export block.
'Lost Titian' painting now on offer in Vienna
04 April 2022A work described as a ‘missing painting’ by the great Venetian master Titian (c.1485-1576), which was once owned by a succession of European royalty, has emerged for sale at Austrian auction house Dorotheum.
The simple but charming style of J Fisher
04 April 2022Local appeal propelled a naïve painting of Farnham to 40-times its top estimate at Parker Fine Art Auctions’ (25% buyer’s premium) latest sale.
Whistler’s wider range of subjects on show at Yorkshire auction
04 April 2022A dreamy interwar architectural portrait of Pilgrims Hall, Essex, by Rex Whistler (1905-44) generated interest at Tennants (22% buyer’s premium) of Leyburn, North Yorkshire, on March 19.
The appeal of art close to the heart
04 April 2022Although an artist may not have wide recognition, strong local links can compensate
Fairbanks collection: McEwen prices bloom and Betts sits comfortably in the market
28 March 2022Two works formerly owned by American actor Douglas Fairbanks Jr (1909-2000) drew dramatic competition at a dedicated sale of his collection.
Typical Bradley work recalls Blackpool childhood scene
28 March 2022A work by the prolific Helen Bradley (1900-79) drew interest at the latest Northern Art sale held by Wilson55 (22% buyer’s premium) in Nantwich, Cheshire.
Firm foundation for Sarah Stone
28 March 2022Group of 18 lots sets a new level of demand and prices as recent trends drive strong interest
Bonhams buys Danish auction house Bruun Rasmussen
22 March 2022Bonhams’ run of acquiring other auction businesses continues.
Russia Week axed after new sanctions
21 March 2022In the wake of new sanctions on Russia, auction houses Sotheby’s, Christie’s and Bonhams have cancelled sales of Russian art in London scheduled for June.
Bonhams acquires Skinner to boost online and US operations
21 March 2022Bonhams has acquired Massachusetts auction house Skinner – a purchase that comes only two months after it bought Swedish saleroom Bukowskis.
Nash brothers go for beauty
21 March 2022After producing some of the most famous images of the Second World War, Paul Nash (1889-1946) began to focus on more pleasant landscapes.
Boost for Benton End lesser names
21 March 2022Refurbishment of the East Anglian art school’s former home and an exhibition could push prices up
Tirzah Garwood on track as a rising star of the Mod Brit scene
21 March 2022Prices for Tirzah Garwood (1908-51) continue to rise.
Bonhams buys Boston saleroom Skinner
16 March 2022Bonhams has acquired US auction house Skinner in a purchase that comes only two months after it bought Swedish saleroom Bukowskis.
Barcelona bidders on the trail of a ‘Bouts’ portrait
14 March 2022A portrait of a 15th century Flemish man drew a protracted bidding battle in Barcelona this month after speculation it could be an elusive work by Dieric Bouts (c.1415-75).
Portrait ‘by 16-year-old Thomas Gainsborough’ consigned to Cambridge sale
14 March 2022An early work believed to have been painted by Thomas Gainsborough (1727-88) at the age of 16 has emerged at Cambridge saleroom Cheffins.
Lewis couple consignments guided in the millions at Christie’s
14 March 2022Christie’s was first off the mark in terms of releasing details of upcoming lots at this summer’s Old Masters auction series in London. Last week it announced two important consignments from the collection of Cecil and Hilda Lewis.