19th Century British Art

This sector includes Romantic painting, Victorian art, British Orientalism and Pre-Raphaelite art.


Mary Best watercolour portrait

Rare collection of works by female Victorian artist produces Best results

16 October 2026

Billed as ‘an extremely personal group’, a collection of works by Mary Ellen Best (1809-1891) drew considerable demand at Bellmans (25% buyer’s premium) this month.

George Webster view of London

Pictures of London landmarks demonstrate capital appeal at auction

15 October 2026

Two atmospheric but contrasting views of the capital drew interest at a recent London themed sale held at Olympia Auctions (25% buyer’s premium).

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Mediterranean scenes by Schranz and Lear in demand at Woolley & Wallis

09 October 2026

While an unusual 17th century picture titled The Hares’ Revenge was the star of Woolley & Wallis’ (27/26% buyer’s premium) latest Old Masters, British & European Paintings sale when it made £50,000 (see ATG No 2761), a couple of scenic views of Greece also drew competition.

Engraving of Lord Nelson

Rare decorated Nelson print catches the imagination in Cambridge auction

02 October 2026

Prints based on John Hoppner’s (1758-1810) famous portrait of Lord Nelson proliferated throughout the 19th century. Today plenty of examples appear on the market with non-distinct copies tending to make under £200.

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Question time with Mark Rowles Fine Art

02 October 2026

Mark Rowles Fine Art is a gallery in Powys, Wales, run by Mark and his daughter Michelle Rowles-Lloyd.

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Art dealer Jenna Burlingham backs Newlyn School public showcase

02 October 2026

Kingsclere dealership Jenna Burlingham Fine Art has sponsored a travelling loan show on Cornish art.

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Turner watercolour with a Farnley Hall provenance on offer in US auction

18 September 2026

New York saleroom Auctions at Showplace is offering a well-documented Turner watercolour on October 8.

The Old Cairo Market

Orientalist show includes rare glimpse of museum works

11 September 2026

Visions of the Orient is a selling show staged by Darnley Fine Art but also includes rarely seen loaned works from Rochdale’s museum that have been in storage for many years.

Return of the Life Boat by Thomas Rose Miles

Victorian lifeboat scene triples estimate at Buckinghamshire auction

27 August 2026

The artist Thomas Rose Miles (1844-1916) had a keen sense of drama.

Labourers after Dinner by George Clausen

Major work by George Clausen heads to Australian auction

19 August 2026

An important and well known picture by British artist George Clausen (1852-1944) will appear at auction in Australia next week.

In The Orchard by Alfred Parsons

Healthy harvest: Alfred Parsons bucolic views bring bidding at separate salerooms

12 August 2026

Large views of the British countryside, garden paintings and botanical studies are the most popular works when it comes to Somerset-born Alfred Parsons (1847-1920).

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Second Classic Art London wins praise for ‘busy and buzzy’ feel

24 July 2026

Dealers in St James’s and Mayfair welcome another chance to stage selling exhibitions across one event

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Old Masters find their moments

24 July 2026

Latest auction results suggest the market is showing encouraging signs as new collectors emerge and others expand their horizons

Mary Elizabeth Hall by Sir Gerald Festus Kelly

Did portrait of ‘impatient’ sitter Mary benefit from an ‘anecdote premium’?

17 July 2026

The young Mary Elizabeth Hall (1908-69) was probably not the easiest sitter.

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Eyewitness view of an Arctic expedition

17 July 2026

Joseph Sherer entered the Royal Navy in 1811 aboard the Defiance. In 1819 he joined Hecla under Captain George Frederick Lyon taking part in Sir William Parry’s Arctic expeditions.

Parliament picture

Parliamentary proceedings as dealer snaps up 'seminal document' at auction

10 July 2026

A “seminal document of Parliamentary history” has been purchased at auction by dealership Philip Mould & Company for a hammer price of £62,000.

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Cricketer, architect then an artist is the focus of Chris Beetles' latest show

10 July 2026

This watercolour by Herbert Menzies Marshall (1841-1913) showing Ludgate Hill, London, is among the items on sale at Chris Beetles Gallery’s Summer Exhibition.

George Frederic Watts portrait

Market fresh Watts portrait emerges in south London auction

23 June 2026

A newly discovered portrait by George Frederic Watts (1817-1904) is among the lots on offer at Roseberys’ sale of Old Master, British & European pictures in West Norwood on July 8.

Thy Music by John Melhuish Strudwick

Zuckerman collection expected to raise £2m at Christie’s

08 June 2026

An important group of Victorian pictures owned by the late American literary agent Albert Zuckerman is being offered at Christie’s this summer.

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Was ‘Red Fuji’ painted by Wirgman Jr?

29 May 2026

Small but intriguing coastal scene estimated at just £50-80 spotted by eager bidders and taken to £3500

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