Art Market

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

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

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.

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

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

Views of Exmoor form a notable niche in the market for works by Sir Alfred Munnings (1878-1959).

Portraits consigned from the family of two artists feature intriguing stories of those depicted

The French artist Alexandre-François Desportes (1661-1743) spent much of his early career as a portraitist, including a notable spell working at the court of King Jan Sobieski of Poland.

The inaugural sale at Rare Book Auctions (26.5% buyer’s premium) in Lichfield included this signed and inscribed first printing of Terry Pratchett’s 'The Colour of Magic'.

Sale that featured Constable and Drury big-hitters also included intriguing lots at lower price levels

Large urban landscapes, lorry parks, shantytowns and thronging markets feature heavily in the work of Ghanian painter Ablade Glover (b.1934).

Aboriginal painter Namatjira’s evocative Australian work makes rare appearance in a British saleroom

Recent picture highlights at auction include works by artist renowned for his poultry depictions and writing on the subject

In the 1870s, French artist Émile-Auguste Hublin (1830-91) made frequent trips to the villages of Brittany, producing a large body of work recording the customs – and costumes – of traditional rural life as the region rapidly industrialised.

Recent sale results for the Anglo-Indian artist show a sharp rise as topographical views gain popularity

Two views of the same stretch of Cornish coastline by Arthur Hughes (1832-1915) both attracted interest but made contrasting sums at a recent sale at Canterbury Auction Galleries (25% buyer’s premium).

Five plates from the series Views of Calcutta underlined the demand for work by Thomas Daniell (1749-1840) when they hammered at £24,000 in Edinburgh on September 4-5.