Latest News Articles by Alex Capon
Bonhams sets new auction record for any glass object
13 November 2024A 14th-century mosque lamp from Egypt or Syria achieved the highest price for a glass object at auction when it sold at four times estimate at Bonhams in London yesterday.
Kettle's Yard buys Dorothy Bohm photograph taken in Cambridge museum
12 November 2024Among a group of works from the estate of the late photographer Dorothy Bohm (1924-2023) offered at a recent Lyon & Turnbull sale was a photo taken at Kettle's Yard, Cambridge in the early 1980s.
Terence Cuneo works both classic and curious on offer in Essex
11 November 2024A cross-section of the work of Terence Cuneo (1907-96) featured as part of Sworders’ latest sale of Modern and Contemporary Art in Stansted Mountfitchet.
Ruskin Spear’s sharp social comment in pictorial form
11 November 2024Modern British painter depicted local life in west London including pub interiors and characters
Victorian artist's moonlit view of Venice finds appeal in Gloucestershire auction
08 November 2024A trademark painting by Henry Pether (1800-80) attracted significant interest and sold for a solid price at Kinghams (25% buyer’s premium) latest Fine & Decorative Arts sale.
Second tranche of ‘unparalleled’ collection of Rembrandt prints heads to Christie’s
07 November 2024Christie’s will offer a further 90 Rembrandt prints from the collection of the late Sam Josefowitz next month.
Bidders look beyond the grime as historic panorama of Bilbao catches the eye at Exeter auction
06 November 2024A large and historic view of Bilbao in Spain was among the lots bringing competition at a recent sale at Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood (26% buyer’s premium) in Exeter.
Paniker painting on a high as Indian Modernists' erotic works win customs battle
04 November 2024A painting by Indian Modernist Kovalezhi CS Paniker (1911-77) soared to over 40 times estimate at Roseberys.
Rare Christopher Wood drawing of Paris footbridge walks into North Yorkshire sale
04 November 2024In 1920 the artist Christopher Wood (1901-30) came to Paris, having been invited by the French collector Alphonse Kahn.
Bomberg’s striking Spanish sketches prove sought after
04 November 2024Works by David Bomberg (1890-1957) are a valuable proposition at auction, especially those with an attractive Spanish subject.
Iolo Williams collection shows how connoisseurship ensures quality
04 November 2024A collection of watercolours amassed by the expert Iolo Williams found appeal despite the challenging market
How will the UK’s Budget impact the art and antiques market?
30 October 2024The UK government’s Budget included a raft of measures that are likely to affect the art and antiques market.
Man Ray ‘natural painting’ sells in Cotswolds auction
30 October 2024Abstract and surrealist paintings by the American artist Man Ray (1890-1976) are a valuable proposition at auction and so it was no surprise that a small picture from a good source drew interest at a recent Cotswolds auction.
Serene canal scene flows to second-highest Algernon Newton sum
28 October 2024Stealing the limelight at Dreweatts’ (26/25% buyer’s premium) latest sale of Modern and Contemporary art, an Algernon Newton (1880-1968) view of the London docklands drew vigorous bidding from five different parties and set the second-highest price for the artist at auction.
Algernon Newton canal scene soars over estimate at Dreweatts auction
25 October 2024Stealing the limelight at Dreweatts (26/25% buyer’s premium) latest sale of Modern and Contemporary art, an Algernon Newton (1880-1968) view of the London docklands drew vigorous bidding from five different parties and set the second-highest price for the artist at auction.
Survey indicates art market decline as wealthy buyers reduce spending at the top end
24 October 2024The latest survey into the global collecting market indicated a significant decline in spending on art and antiques. However this was mainly down to less activity at the very top end with a greater proportion of sales recorded at lower price levels.
Dutch museum buys early van Gogh from dealer and collector Daniel Katz
23 October 2024The Het Noordbrabants Museum in the Netherlands has acquired one of Vincent van Gogh’s (1853-1890) early portraits for €8.6m (£7.16m).
Christie’s to offer key Irish works from the Hobarts
21 October 2024The collection of London dealers Alan and Mary Hobart, who founded Pyms Gallery in the 1970s, has been consigned to Christie’s.
Edward Lear lots show pockets of strength for both oils and watercolours
21 October 2024Latest mid-level results for works by the incredibly prolific artist underline importance of sensible estimates
Vivid portraits bring eastern individuals to life
21 October 2024Watercolour portraits by the Orientalist painter Carl Haag (1820-1915) form a niche in the artist’s wider market.