Fine Art

Paintings by Leeds-born artist Louis H Grimshaw (1870-1943) are often overshadowed by his better-known father, John Atkinson Grimshaw (1863-93).

Paintings by 20th century artists who flocked to Paris during its artistic heyday were the main focus in a sale of Impressionist, Modern, Post War & Contemporary Art at south London auction house Roseberys (25/20/12% buyer’s premium).

Several 19th and 20th century sporting paintings from named estates provided a healthy boost at two regional salerooms.

When Theodoros Patros Vryzakis (1814-78) was only a young boy, his father was executed by the Turks during the Greek War of Independence.

Three modestly valued works selling at regional sales including a David Young Cameron castle view.

Way before the TV comedy series artist Gilbert Spencer was depicting the Home Guard.

This Neoclassical drawing by the Swedish sculptor Johann Tobias Sergel (1740-1814) proved very popular in the opening Old Master works on paper section of the mixed-discipline traditional sale held by the Hôtel des Ventes de Monte-Carlo 25% buyer’s premium) on November 27 in Monaco.

While individuals and pairs from the suite of five bronze cricketers by Joseph Durham (1814-77) are occasionally seen on the rostrum, it is rare to find all five appearing together.

A set of famous and highly collectable photographic portraits by a well known photographer and a rare postcard painted by a German Expressionist were two highlights of an auction at Berlin saleroom Grisebach (30/25% buyer’s premium) on November 27.

“I will always be a painter of beaches,” declared Eugène Boudin (1824-98) in 1864.

Artist Sarah Biffin (1784-1850) is believed to have had the condition phocomelia and was born without hands, arms or feet.

Exhibition shows how painter’s shift from realism to Pre-Raphaelite fantasies paid off.

Three modestly valued works selling at regional sales including a Herbert Thomas Dicksee polar bear print.

An occasional feature on mystery works the Art UK charity is seeking help to identify.

Grosvenor Prints celebrated its 40th anniversary in Covent Garden this month.

Musical manuscript and portrait on song in salerooms.

Bidders respond positively to auction combination of quality, freshness and pricing.

There is still time to buy art before the end of the year, and many galleries and dealerships host dedicated Christmas shows. Though prices range, here is a selection of works available across the UK for under £5000.