Fine Art

While the main paintings from the collection of dealer Sir Jack Baer and his wife Diana were sold at Sworders (25% buyer’s premium) at the end of September (see ATG No 2564), a group of around 50 works on paper were held back and offered at the Stansted Mountfitchet saleroom’s latest Homes and Interiors online auction.

The latest catalogue from Jonathan Grant Gallery in New Zealand includes 'Pergola', a c.1936 gouache on paper by Frances Hodgkins (1869-1947).

A small watercolour titled A Sleeping Wayfarer by George Richmond (1809-96) roused a few bidders into action when it was offered at auction.

A group of five watercolours by Peter de Wint (1784-1849) that were previously kept at a Grade II-listed Oxfordshire country house caught the eye at a recent sale.

British watercolours are reliant not just on subject matter but also on market freshness, condition and a good pitch

A gallery offering Old Masters and antiques as well as Contemporary art is opening in Brooklyn, New York City.

London Art Week (LAW) has decided it will go ahead with a winter edition this season, contrary to initial reports.

Setting a major record for Duncan Grant (1885-1978) and equalling the highest price for any Bloomsbury Group picture, a painting depicting his fellow artist and close friend (and one-time lover) Vanessa Bell sold for £260,000 at Bonhams.

When coming across a female artist who was once quite recognised but now is rather little known, buyers today automatically ask the question: ‘Is she undervalued?’

A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including a Bronzino portrait restituted earlier this year to be offered at Sotheby’s.

Mountainous scenes by Edward Theodore Compton (1849-1921) make regular appearances at auctions in Germany and Austria, where he tended to paint and retains a strong collecting base, as well as in the UK.

A selection of 14 upcoming lots from auctions taking place around the UK.

Paris auction Ader (28% buyer’s premium) was busy on the photographic front during Paris Photo.

Among a number of sporting pictures generating decent interest at recent sales, this autumn Cheffins (24.5% buyer’s premium) posted the highest auction price for the hunting specialist Lionel Edwards (1878-1966) in over 12 years.

George Pol Georghiou (1901-72) is a well-known name in his native Cyprus where his work can be found in many public collections.

Staging a photo collection sale just as a specialist fair opened proved a great choice.

I believe the Bugatti sculpture pictured in ATG No 2569 (Sculpture special report) is a dachshund.

Andy Shield is co-founder of Brave Fine Art which focuses on European artworks, researching the stories behind their creation.

A small round drawing of the Madonna and Child created a stir at Ryedale Auctioneers in North Yorkshire.