Fine Art

Fine art is a staple of the dealing and auctioneering industry, featuring works ranging from Medieval art to traditional Old Masters, and right through to cutting-edge Contemporary art.

While oil paintings represent a large part of the sector, other mediums adopted by artists across the ages include drawings, watercolours, prints and photographs.

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Visitor numbers up for preview opening of LAPADA fair

29 October 2024

For the preview of the LAPADA fair, visitor numbers hit 2,500, a 30% increase on last year’s attendance.

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Brazilian Modernist makes his mark at auction again

28 October 2024

A striking Art Deco marble sculpture by the Brazilian Modernist Victor Brecheret (1894-1955) achieved more than 10 times its estimate at John Moran (27% buyer’s premium) in Monrovia, California.

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Bronze in Florida depicts famous British porker

28 October 2024

Bearing an innocuous estimate of $50-250, a small 6in (15cm) bronze of a sow mounted to a marble base skyrocketed to $10,000 (£7600) at Berner’s Auction (23% buyer’s premium) in Deland, Florida.

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Newman holds autumn showcase at Cotswolds fair

28 October 2024

The Cotswolds Decorative Antiques & Art Fair is arriving at Westonbirt School, Gloucestershire, on November 1-3 for the third time this year.

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Aces high: Rediscovered Old Master flies to six times estimate at Connecticut saleroom

28 October 2024

The latest sale at Aces Gallery in Stamford, Connecticut, was topped by the multi-estimate performance of a rediscovered allegorical painting by Venetian artist Paris Bordone (c.1500-71).

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Young aristocrat proves to be a headturner in Ohio

28 October 2024

An enigmatic French aristocrat commanded plenty of attention at Neue Auctions (23% buyer’s premium) in Beachwood, Ohio.

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Brooke’s Dales works on the rise

28 October 2024

Just weeks after a new auction record for Anne Brooke (1916-2002) was achieved in the regions (see ATG No 2659), two more works by the Yorkshire-born painter attracted a flurry of bids in a Newcastle saleroom.

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Chabaud painting flies above predictions at Stair Galleries

28 October 2024

A recent sale held by Stair Galleries (28% buyer’s premium) in Hudson, New York, was led by this oil on board by Auguste-Elysée Chabaud (1882-1955).

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A case of Dismorr the merrier

28 October 2024

Large group of works by the Modern British artist from a single-owner source finds a warm welcome

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Algernon Newton canal scene soars over estimate at Dreweatts auction

25 October 2024

Stealing the limelight at Dreweatts (26/25% buyer’s premium) latest sale of Modern and Contemporary art, an Algernon Newton (1880-1968) view of the London docklands drew vigorous bidding from five different parties and set the second-highest price for the artist at auction.

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Dutch museum buys early van Gogh from dealer and collector Daniel Katz

23 October 2024

The Het Noordbrabants Museum in the Netherlands has acquired one of Vincent van Gogh’s (1853-1890) early portraits for €8.6m (£7.16m).

Child’s Handkerchief by Eric Ravilious

Rare version of ‘Child’s Handkerchief’ continues strong run of Ravilious prices

23 October 2024

Early in February 1941, Eric Ravilious (1903-42) wrote to EM O'Rourke Dickey at the Ministry of Information regarding a new commission. ‘I've just had a long visit from a Mr. Gerald Holtom who seems very much to want designs for textiles for some Cotton Board. It would make a change to do this for a bit, and he assures me the whole thing is urgent and necessary.’

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Early Poussin emerges at Paris sale

21 October 2024

An early work by Nicolas Poussin (1594-1665) will be offered by Ader at the Drouot auction centre on November 26.

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Edward Lear lots show pockets of strength for both oils and watercolours

21 October 2024

Latest mid-level results for works by the incredibly prolific artist underline importance of sensible estimates

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Full house is always a winner: French château contents sale in detail

21 October 2024

Old-fashioned contents sale from a château helped Drouot autumn season kick off with a strong start

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Painting reveals Thomas Germain silversmith secrets

21 October 2024

The star of a recent auction held by Pousse-Cornet (21.8% buyer’s premium inc tax) in Blois was a particularly interesting still-life painting by the artist Alexandre-Francois Desportes (1661-1743).

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Top stories this week including news of research revealing the mystery behind a 'curious' painting

20 October 2024

The most viewed stories on this website over the last week included the results of an 18-month research project into a rare 17th century painting of black and white women.

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An auction that ‘pulls back the curtain on Banksy like never before’

18 October 2024

A group of Banksy prints, stencils, sketches, handwritten notes and personal artefacts is being auctioned by the artist’s former agent Steve Lazarides.

Gwen John painting at Christie’s.

Record for Welsh artist Gwen John at Christie’s

18 October 2024

Christie’s latest evening sale of Modern British and Irish Art got off to a flying start.

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Christie’s to offer collection of well known dealers Alan and Mary Hobart

17 October 2024

The collection of London dealers Alan and Mary Hobart, who founded the Pyms Gallery in the 1970s, has been consigned to Christie’s.

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