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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New gallery launches with a focus on Surrealism

05 November 2024

Is Surrealism having a renaissance? A century after the discipline launched its manifesto a new gallery chooses to hone in on the art of the subconscious

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Paniker painting on a high as Indian Modernists' erotic works win customs battle

04 November 2024

A painting by Indian Modernist Kovalezhi CS Paniker (1911-77) soared to over 40 times estimate at Roseberys.

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Fierce foursome: drawings show talent and power of Tiepolo junior

04 November 2024

Like his younger brother Lorenzo, Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo (1727-1804) learnt his art in the studio of his father Giovanni Battista Tiepolo.

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PAN Amsterdam welcomes 16 newcomers for upcoming edition

04 November 2024

For those looking for a city break that brings culture, history and a chance to browse a carefully curated and wide range of art and antiques, it might be an idea to hop over to the Netherlands while 'PAN Amsterdam' is taking place.

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Dealer discovers miniature thought to be Maria de’ Medici lost portrait

04 November 2024

What is thought to be a lost portrait of Maria de’ Medici (1575-1642) as a young woman has been discovered by dealer Nick Cox of Period Portraits.

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Rare Christopher Wood drawing of Paris footbridge walks into North Yorkshire sale

04 November 2024

In 1920 the artist Christopher Wood (1901-30) came to Paris, having been invited by the French collector Alphonse Kahn.

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Francken's Triumph of Love comes to Munich saleroom

04 November 2024

Around 1621, the Flemish painter Frans Francken II created a type of Who’s Who of mythological couples, when he painted his 20in x 2ft 1in (50 x 64cm) 'Triumph of Love' on a copper panel.

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Five questions with art dealer Emma Ward

04 November 2024

Having worked at Fine Art dealership Dickinson for more than 22 years, Emma Ward established her own company in 2022 (with Fabrizio Moretti).

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Iolo Williams collection shows how connoisseurship ensures quality

04 November 2024

A collection of watercolours amassed by the expert Iolo Williams found appeal despite the challenging market

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The Ravilious handkerchief not to be sniffed at

04 November 2024

A rare version of Eric Ravilious' Child’s Handkerchief print and a scarcely seen Doulton figure emerged in North Yorkshire

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Holding the Line moves Sim up to a 15th year of war art shows

04 November 2024

Latest dedicated exhibition at St James’s gallery includes another special look at the work of female artists

‘Natural Painting’ by Man Ray

Man Ray ‘natural painting’ sells in Cotswolds auction

30 October 2024

Abstract and surrealist paintings by the American artist Man Ray (1890-1976) are a valuable proposition at auction and so it was no surprise that a small picture from a good source drew interest at a recent Cotswolds auction.

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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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