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.

Biplanes over Ypres

Biplanes: William Wyllie’s view over Ypres triples estimate

23 January 2025

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).

Edward Curtis Three Chiefs

Edward Curtis' 'Three Chiefs' photograph triples estimate at Bonhams Skinner

22 January 2025

Over a 30-year period Edward Curtis (1868–1952) published the largest volume of work photographing indigenous Americans.

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Fresh to the market: Zoffany flower and watercress girls

20 January 2025

Among the portraits bringing demand at the latest series of Old Master auctions in London was a pair of works depicting young women by Johann Zoffany (1733-1810).

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Old Master sales produce stand-out results despite slim pickings in terms of supply

20 January 2025

Consignments have been thin on the ground but various lots attracted significant sums at the recent London series

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Klimt brothers creep into ‘Old Master’ sale category

20 January 2025

These days it’s not unusual to see works that are not technically Old Masters appearing in Old Master auctions.

Joshua Reynolds portrait

Joshua Reynolds portrait leads sale of banker Bernard Kelly’s collection

17 January 2025

Lyon & Turnbull sold the collection of the banker and financier Bernard Kelly (1930-2022) at The Mall Galleries in London on January 15.

London Original Print Fair 2024

London Original Print Fair offers Independent Acquisitions Award

17 January 2025

'The London Original Print Fair' will be celebrating its 40th anniversary edition, which will take place at Somerset House from March 20-23

Barbara Hepworth archive

Collection of Barbara Hepworth drawings and working notes sells at Chiswick Auctions

15 January 2025

An archive of annotated sketches and correspondence showing the working methods of sculptor Barbara Hepworth (1903-1975) sold for £20,000 at the end of last year.

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Architectural drawings treasure trove helps to build art market optimism

13 January 2025

End of year highlights included specialist collection amassed by couple who were both renowned experts

Lady Suffield of Belton Hall

The hand of Thomas Lawrence: Second version of Lady Suffield portrait offered at Chiswick Auctions

13 January 2025

A rediscovered work by Thomas Lawrence (1769-1830) and his studio comes for sale at Chiswick Auctions on January 21.

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Artist designed posters are focus of new exhibition in Cardiff

13 January 2025

The Albany Gallery in Cardiff is currently showing an exhibition of posters until February 8.

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‘I now cater for art collectors’

13 January 2025

Covid lockdowns forced a rethink for a businessman focused on providing meals at music festivals

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Estimate-buster: Roman marble sells at three times the top guide

13 January 2025

A Roman marble portrait bust of an Antonine prince emerged Sworders’ (25% buyer’s premium) sale in Stansted Mountfitchet.

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Hodler captures the light of Lake Geneva – 18 times in total

13 January 2025

Painting sold in Zurich was one of the series of views from the apartment where he spent his last months

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Pissarro’s medical bills covered by picture payment plan

13 January 2025

Before he devoted himself fully to Impressionism, the French painter Camille Pissarro (1830-1903) created numerous more traditional landscapes, one of which was on offer at Tiberius (27% buyer’s premium) in Vienna.

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Schongauer shows a crozier

13 January 2025

The vast majority of the 116 known engravings created by the German artist Martin Schongauer in the second half of the 15th century are depictions of religious scenes or portraits of biblical figures.

Eardley Knollys 1902 1991 Summer Renishaw

London Art Fair returns for its 37th edition

10 January 2025

The latest edition of London Art Fair offers a dizzying cocktail of international galleries, intriguing workshops and a mix of modern and contemporary art

Emil Nolde picture

Emil Nolde watercolour to be offered at Halls

10 January 2025

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.

The Fairhaven panels

UK government blocks export of remarkable 17th century panels

09 January 2025

An export bar has been placed on a set of highly decorated 17th century panels that sold at Sotheby’s last year for £1.62m.

LA PROMESSE Image Credit Anne Curry Sculpture

Bronze sculpture stolen from artist Anne Curry’s garden

08 January 2025

A large bronze sculpture has been stolen from the grounds of its creator Anne Curry’s home and art studio.

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