Latest News Articles by Alex Capon
Harlow Rolls out a typical flourish
15 November 2021A small portrait sketch of a young boy by George Henry Harlow (1787-1819) drew lively interest at the recent Fine Art & Antiques sale in Gloucestershire.
Charles II's mistress lovingly portrayed with cupid and doves
15 November 2021An opportunity to buy a portrait of one of Charles II’s mistresses emerged at a recent Bellmans’ (22% buyer’s premium) sale in West Sussex.
Pleasing result of international relations
15 November 2021First sale put together by art world academic attracts encouraging overseas response
Constable’s vision: oil sketch of Salisbury Cathedral emerges at Christie’s
11 November 2021A John Constable (1776-1837) oil sketch of Salisbury Cathedral is among the lots headlining Christie’s Old Masters evening sale on December 7.
Pick of the week: Hepworth’s gift to friend Barns-Graham
08 November 2021Connecting two of Britain’s leading 20th century female artists, a pencil drawing by Dame Barbara Hepworth (1903-75) given to Wilhelmina Barns-Graham (1912-2004) as a wedding present was the highlight of Lyon & Turnbull’s recent auction of works from the latter’s collection.
Record for the elusive Cayley Robinson is smashed as train journey work takes £95,000
08 November 2021In 2010 The National Gallery held the first exhibition of works by Frederick Cayley Robinson (1862-1927) in the UK for 30 years.
Collection of actress and artist Jean Shepeard offered at Batemans
02 November 2021Stamford saleroom Batemans is to offer items from the collection of British artist and actress Jean Shepeard (1904-1989) on November 6.
Hunter catches the eye in a Colourist selection
01 November 2021Works by the Scottish Colourists led the day as expected at Bonhams’ (27.5/25/20/14.5% buyer’s premium) latest Scottish art sale in Edinburgh but the slightly muted demand that emerged meant it was not always plain sailing.
Husband-and-wife Henrys in harmony at Whyte’s
01 November 2021The last 18 months has produced something of a resurgence in the market for Paul Henry (1876-1958).
Jack B Yeats trademark mix swirls in to lead Dublin sale
01 November 2021Leading the latest Irish art sale at Adam’s (25% buyer’s premium) was a small work by market stalwart Jack Butler Yeats (1871-1957).
St Tropez scene by ‘The Fifth Colourist’ John Maclauchlan Milne catches the eye in Glasgow sale
01 November 2021The artist John Maclauchlan Milne (1885-1957) is sometimes referred to as ‘The Fifth Colourist’ due to the way he followed in the Post-Impressionist tradition of fellow Scottish painters Peploe, Fergusson, Cadell and Hunter.
Telfer channels spirit of Peploe
01 November 2021Your starter for 10 – can you identify the artist of these still-lifes? Samuel Peploe, right?
Scottish buyer secures Raeburn portrait from Lowood House
01 November 2021Among the Scottish pictures catching the eye at Lyon & Turnbull’s (25% buyer’s premium) sale of contents from Lowood House near Melrose was a half-length portrait by Sir Henry Raeburn (1756-1823).
Small Peploe view of the Hebrides shines
01 November 2021A small picture by a giant of the 20th century Scottish art market captivated both domestic and overseas buyers at Sworders’ (25% buyer’s premium) latest Modern and Contemporary art sale.
Special Peploe spotlight at Lyon & Turnbull next month
01 November 2021To mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of the Scottish Colourist Samuel John Peploe (1871-1935), Lyon & Turnbull’s sale of Scottish Paintings & Sculpture auction on December 9 will have a special focus on the artist.
Top stories this week – including a sell-out auction of gold coins discovered by builders in a French manor house
31 October 2021The most popular stories on this website over the last week included news of a cache of French 17th century gold coins discovered by builders working on a manor house in Brittany.
Getty Museum acquires major Italian Old Master
30 October 2021The J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles has acquired a painting by Venetian artist Jacopo Bassano (c.1510-1592).
High-profile lots stack up to a bumper offering
27 October 2021The top two UK auction houses have announced a string of high-profile consignments coming to auction in the autumn/winter season.
LS Lowry’s only painting of an auction to be offered at Sotheby’s
27 October 2021This autumn, ‘The Auction’ by LS Lowry (1887-1976) will be offered at Sotheby’s Modern British Art sale in London.
Tunnicliffe taken out of a wardrobe
27 October 2021Excellent selection of the artist’s wildlife works had been wrapped up and kept pristine.