Watercolours

A watercolour by the Expressionist painter Emil Nolde (1867-1956) which underwent a year-long authentication process drew a decent competition at Halls this week.

As ATG readers may recall from previous articles, when it comes to the works of the great ornithological artist Archibald Thorburn (1860-1935) depictions of game birds tend to be the most commercial subjects.

An Egon Schiele (1890-1918) work on paper formerly owned by the Jewish cabaret performer Fritz Grünbaum was among the lots drawing competition at Christie’s latest evening sale in London.

Guy Peppiatt Fine Art is currently hosting an exhibition of drawings and watercolours by Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827) until March 7.

With estimates from £200, here are five previews of upcoming items.

A high-flying lot came to Glasgow saleroom Great Western Auctions (24% buyer’s premium) in the form of a rare First World War subject by William Lionel Wyllie (1851-1931).

A watercolour by the Expressionist painter Emil Nolde (1867-1956) which has undergone a year-long authentication process is being offered at a Shropshire auction.

From classic British watercolours to ancient world jewellery, the latest seasonal catalogues issued by dealers offer a wealth of history and ideas.

A rare English silkwork portrait miniature of Charles I sold for a multi-estimate £8000 at Bellmans’ in Billingshurst on October 15.

Two studies by Orientalist artists offered with attractive estimates catch the eye of bidders at auctions in Dorset and Surrey

Christmas came early for one Louis Wain vendor as drawing of cats shopping for turkey fetched a five-figure sum in Surrey sale