Fine Art

Demand for Japanese works was first hit by the so-called ‘Lost Decade’ that followed the collapse of the Japanese economy in 1991. However, changes in fashion, taste and legislation have also impacted prices.

A picture of a carriage horse by a once nearly forgotten animal painter is one of the stand-out offerings at the Pavilions of Harrogate Decorative, Antiques & Art Fair.

This marble sculpture of Napoleon as Caesar is based on a model created by the French neoclassicist Antoine-Denis Chaudet for the Sèvres porcelain manufactory in 1810.

Swedish artists are especially prominent in show staged by first-time exhibitor at Master Drawings

The art world descends on New York in the closing days of January. The Winter Show, Master Drawings New York, and a number of sales at the major auction houses make the season de rigeur for major collectors.

This year marks both the 50th anniversary of the opening of Galerie G Sarti and only a few months since the death of its founder.

A portrait of John Roper, 1st Baron Teynham (d.1618), has been united with his descendants following our article on the rediscovered picture (ATG No 2720).

Poignant paintings make highest auction sum for the artist outside London

Cases boasting bronze lions decoration proved popular and were produced for two decades

A notable Irish hunting painting that emerged at Fonsie Mealy (25% buyer’s premium including VAT) at the end of last year drew “very spirited bidding” according to the Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny saleroom.

This ambrotype of a California Gold Rush town sold for £1500, six times the top estimate, as part of the Winter Fine Sale at Hartleys (20% buyer’s premium) in Ilkley on November 26.