Latest News Articles by Gabriel Berner
Henry Moore makes matters confusing
25 February 2019An original drawing by Henry Moore (1898-1986) – which the artist labelled as a lithograph – was among the top-sellers of European art at Skinner (23/20/12% buyer’s premium) in Boston.
Sheffield’s Steel at the cutting edge
25 February 2019The bullish Modern British art market fuelled the performance of three market-fresh paintings by George Hammond Steel (1900-60) which appeared at an Essex auction.
Extensive provenance gathers interest for a David Cox watercolour
25 February 2019A lengthy provenance was key to the success of a large watercolour by the 19th century artist David Cox (1783-1859).
Five lots to watch at auction this week including a Versace tiara sketch, a Tompion clock and a Maori carving
18 February 2019With estimates from £800-50,000, here are five previews from upcoming sales this week.
Lots linked to Lord Byron boost single-owner sale at Mellors & Kirk
18 February 2019That rare beast – a good old-fashioned single-owner sale – is a format that seldom fails to produce decent results.
Picasso mistress shows her own art skills
18 February 2019A painting by one of Picasso’s mistresses drew considerable interest at Halls (20% buyer’s premium) of Shrewsbury on February 6.
Affordable art: Three works priced under £900 in regional auctions including a David Bates view of the Wye
18 February 2019Three modestly valued works selling at regional sales below £900, including a David Bates view of the Wye.
Five lots to watch at auction this week including Mod Brit art, an Arts & Crafts table and a Napoleon death mask
11 February 2019With estimates from £450-9000, here are five previews from upcoming sales this week.
Spoilum portrait sells at 19-times estimate in Nottingham
11 February 2019An oval oil portrait painted by the Chinese artist Spoilum (fl.1785-1805) depicting Captain George Delanoe, a 1st Lieutenant and Commander of HMS Repulse, drew fervent interest at Mellors & Kirk's latest sale in Nottingham.
