South-east England

The artist Thomas Rose Miles (1844-1916) had a keen sense of drama.

A collection of decorative arts put together by scriptwriter Allan Scott, and his wife former actress Kathleen Breck, will be offered at Bellmans.

A portrait miniature of Anne Lefroy, a writer who was close friends and a mentor of Jane Austen, has been acquired by Jane Austen’s House in Chawton, Hampshire.

Hugely popular in the Edwardian era, Louis Wain’s (1869-1939) anthropomorphic cats continue to charm a 21st century audience.

Thames Valley Police have charged two men in connection with a burglary at Station Mill Antiques, Chipping Norton.

Underlining the growing demand for David Bomberg (1890-1957) over recent years, a work on paper titled ‘The Tent Family’ recently appeared at auction for the third time in 10 years, selling for a greater amount on each occasion.

A cigarette card depicting US prize-fighter Tommy Warren sold for £5200 at Loddon Auctions on August 5, smashing its estimate of £100-150.

Around 500 original artworks by the late Peter Firmin (1928-2018) – co-creator of Bagpuss, Noggin the Nog, Ivor the Engine, The Clangers and Basil Brush – were sold in a remarkable sale at Canterbury Auction Galleries.

If close personal connections between artist and sitter can raise the value of a portrait, then you might expect a picture by a celebrated artist of his mother to do rather well when offered on the market.

A rare portrait sculpture of a scandalous Victorian heiress that sold at auction has been acquired by Buscot Park following a temporary export bar.

Artistically and commercially, John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) is a giant that straddles the Atlantic.