Latest News Articles by Gabriel Berner
It's time to Spare in the saleroom
19 August 2024Four fresh-to-market works by the Edwardian enfant terrible artist come for sale in Exeter
Italian artist Gnoli goes with the grain in early work
19 August 2024Made with oil and sand, this work by Italian artist Domenico Gnoli (1933-70) was taken to a multi-estimate £42,000 via a phone bid at Mallams (25% buyer’s premium).
Mystery lady in green and Madonna rub shoulders
19 August 2024Appearing at a time of increased market interest in pioneering female artists, a portrait by Elizabeth Cameron Mawson (1849-1939) set a significant new artist’s record at Newcastle saleroom Anderson & Garland (25% buyer’s premium).
‘Compositions of real class’ strengthen their appeal
12 August 2024Leading several modestly pitched highlights at Ewbank’s (25% buyer’s premium) in Surrey last month was this signed charcoal portrait of a girl by Welsh painter Augustus John (1878-1961).
Bellmer’s descending nude hammered down at £95,000
12 August 2024German artist Hans Bellmer (1902-75) explored themes of desire, sexuality and the subconscious mind through his surrealistic sculptures, drawings and photographs.
Sir Alfred Munnings work trots back to rostrum 20 years later
12 August 2024Oil sketch appears at auction two decades on but overall the artist’s premium works are in short supply
Street view and galleon at sea surface in same south London sale
05 August 2024In a fortuitous coincidence, two Old Master drawings linked to leading Netherlandish painters emerged in the same auction at Roseberys (26/25/20% buyer’s premium) in south London.
St Agnes sparks a bidding battle
05 August 2024Overseas buyer emerges victorious as Old Master generates fierce competition in an Oxford sale
Dutch winter scene stands out in selective Old Master sale at Bonhams
22 July 2024This winter scene by Dutch Golden Age painter Jan Griffier (1656-1718) was a highlight of Bonhams’ (28/27/21/14.5% buyer’s premium) Old Masters sale.
Old Masters: ‘Slimmed down’ offering reflects reduced diet amid supply and demand challenges
22 July 2024‘Hesitant’ was how one dealer summed up bidding at the latest round of Old Master sales in London.
Aubrey Williams price hits new high
15 July 2024Records have tumbled in recent years for works by Guyanese artist Aubrey Williams (1926-90), reflecting a growing appreciation for the painter’s output and his contribution to Modern British art.
Scottish art success at auction despite lack of single-owner collection big hitters
15 July 2024Successful Scottish art sale suggests significant single-owner groups do not have to be a vital component
Paul Nash’s rare interior view starts among Bussock Wood selection
06 July 2024Dreweatts’ (26/25/20/12.5% buyer’s premium) single-owner dispersal of items from Bussock Wood on June 4 included significant works from the Modern British canon.
Trevelyan inspired by the stony landscapes of Malta
01 July 2024Forming part of a small body of work relating to Malta, this vibrant oil by Julian Trevelyan (1910-88) was the runaway star in a Modern Art & Design sale at Keys (22% buyer’s premium).
Harvey’s herd but just one human
01 July 2024‘Charming’ view by the Cornish artist lacking his usual dominant figures takes top spot in Penzance sale
Barns-Graham and Nicholson in the spotlight
24 June 2024Pictures by two leading women of the Modern British art movement sold strongly at a Lyon & Turnbull (26/25/20% buyer’s premium) auction in London.
Irish art results ‘Nearly as strong as Celtic Tiger good old days’
24 June 2024Irish art sales rated as ‘very good’ despite some supply challenges as private collectors wait to consign
Marine artist James on a crash course to £6000 result
24 June 2024Crashing waves are the signature subject of 19th century marine painter David James (1853-1904).
Library emerges as big buyer at dedicated Welsh art auction
17 June 2024Institution based in Aberystwyth purchases five post-war works at regular dedicated Welsh auction
Hillier work hidden from the Nazis by a maid comes for sale
17 June 2024Tristram Hillier (1905-83) described the Surrealist pictures he created at Étretat, the picturesque town on the north-western coast of France, as “some of the best I have ever made”.