Latest News Articles by Alex Capon
Thorburn’s kingfisher makes a £14,000 contribution
31 March 2025As readers may recall from previous articles on these pages, when it comes to the works of the great ornithological artist Archibald Thorburn (1860-1935) depictions of game birds tend to be the most commercial subjects.
Rediscovered diary reveals daily life of Bloomsbury Group artist Duncan Grant
31 March 2025The rediscovered 1911 diary of Bloomsbury artist Duncan Grant (1885-1978) drew strong interest after emerging at an auction at Gorringe’s in Lewes, East Sussex.
Lavery beach scene creates waves at Surrey auction
28 March 2025Among a number of works by John Lavery (1856-1941) to emerge on the secondary market recently, a rapidly executed view of the Venice Lido was among those that bought strong competition when it appeared for sale in Farnham, Surrey.
Duncan Grant’s diary sells for 14 times estimate at Gorringe's
27 March 2025The rediscovered diary of Bloomsbury artist Duncan Grant (1885-1978) drew strong interest this week after emerging at an auction at Gorringe's in Lewes, East Sussex.
Windfall for vendor who found George Romney sketch in rubbish skip
26 March 2025A sketch by George Romney (1734-1802) came to a recent auction in south London with a remarkable backstory.
Cartwright’s Corfu scene brings demand in Scottish auction
25 March 2025Among the works on paper attracting interest at the early spring auctions was a 19th century study that emerged at a sale in Dumfries.
Jersey view takes top Blampied spot
24 March 2025Local scenes by the incredibly prolific artist from the Channel Islands are favourites in today’s market
William Nicholson still life sells for five times estimate at Christie’s
21 March 2025Christie’s latest evening sale of Modern British and Irish Art raised a total of £11.3m including premium with all bar one of the 24 lots selling on the night.
Emil Nolde watercolour sells for £29,000 at Halls
20 March 2025A watercolour by the Expressionist painter Emil Nolde (1867-1956) which underwent a year-long authentication process drew a decent competition at Halls this week.
John Constable sketch sells for £320,000 at Tennants
18 March 2025A previously unrecorded John Constable (1776-1837) sketch attracted strong bidding at North Yorkshire saleroom Tennants this weekend.
Rare Kingfisher sighting as Archibald Thorburn watercolour brings demand in Essex auction
18 March 2025As ATG readers may recall from previous articles, when it comes to the works of the great ornithological artist Archibald Thorburn (1860-1935) depictions of game birds tend to be the most commercial subjects.
Collector Cooke’s feast of 20th century works
17 March 2025Thirty-eight lots offered in Bath included a strong array of 20th century works assembled in London
Wartime internee turned art historian in focus
17 March 2025A collection of works owned by German-born art historian Klaus Hinrichsen (1912-2004), a key figure in promoting émigré art in the UK, emerged in the latest specialist Prints & Multiples sale at Roseberys (26% buyer’s premium).
Art historian's modern prints emerge at south London auction
12 March 2025A collection of works owned by German-born art historian Klaus Hinrichsen (1912-2004), a key figure in promoting émigré art in the UK, emerged at the latest specialist Prints & Multiples sale at south London saleroom Roseberys (26% buyer’s premium).
A real jewel: Portrait by Slovenian artist bid to 13 times estimate with buyer also purchasing sitter's necklace
11 March 2025The artist Matevž Langus (1792-1855) is not a familiar name in UK salerooms. However, in his native Slovenia he remains well known as a portraitist and fresco painter.
Old Master sale could set single-owner high
10 March 2025A major consignment of Old Masters is coming up at Sotheby’s New York which the auction house said is poised to break the record for any singleowner sale in this category.
Restituted Egon Schiele sketch brings strong bidding at Christie’s
10 March 2025An Egon Schiele (1890-1918) work on paper formerly owned by the Jewish cabaret performer Fritz Grünbaum was among the lots drawing competition at Christie’s latest evening sale in London.
Four Kemp-Welch works gallop into Lincoln auction
10 March 2025Among the watercolours attracting interest at the earlier part of the year were four works by Lucy Elizabeth Kemp-Welch (1869-1958) that appeared at Lincoln saleroom Golding Young & Mawer (24% buyer’s premium).
Flower pictures by Garden of England artists bloom in Kent saleroom
10 March 2025Focus on two flower paintings created in Kent by different artists but offered at the same local saleroom
Important William De Morgan architectural panel emerges in West Midlands
07 March 2025A monumental and important William De Morgan architectural tile panel comes for sale in Stourbridge next week with a guide of £50,000-60,000.