Modern British Art

Paintings, sculptures and prints made by 20th century British artists. Big names in this sector include Stanley Spencer, Paul Nash and LS Lowry.


The Child's Wheel by Muriel Jackson

‘Overlooked’ Hampstead artist Muriel Jackson finally gains spotlight with rediscovered archive at auction

09 June 2026

Until recently, the artist Muriel Blomfield Jackson (1901-77) never had much presence on the secondary market.

British Art Fair

British Art Fair returns this autumn with a 63 strong line up

09 June 2026

The British Art Fair, held annually at the Saatchi Gallery in Chelsea and focused on Modern and Contemporary British art, will return on September 24-27 this year.

The Yellow Garage by Christopher Wood

Christopher Wood’s childlike vision brings benefit to Gloucestershire auction

05 June 2026

A notable sum for Christopher Wood (1901-30) was recorded at the latest sale held by Gloucestershire saleroom Chorley’s (25% buyer’s premium).

An oil painting titled The Private View

Hynes’ Private View publicised in book after ATG appeal

05 June 2026

A call for help in ATG enabled a dealer and author to track down a missing picture for her soon-to be published book on artist Gladys Hynes (1888-1958).

A painting by Alfred W Hallet

ATG letter: The Reapers appeared at the Royal Academy

05 June 2026

Regarding the painting by Alfred William Hallett featured in ATG No 2745, I can confirm it was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1939, number 487.

Sue Tilley, the sitter in Lucian Freud's painting

Lucian Freud’s ‘benefits supervisor’ portrait emerges from the Lewis collection at Sotheby’s

29 May 2026

One of Lucian Freud’s (1922-2011) most famous portraits will appear at Sotheby’s sale of the Lewis collection in June.

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Richard Green joins the Henry Moore focus in landmark year

29 May 2026

This year marks 40 years since the death of Henry Moore (1898-1986), the towering figure of modern British sculpture, with a raft of anniversary exhibitions taking place over the summer.

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Blackadder goes forth at Burlingham

29 May 2026

This summer, Jenna Burlingham Gallery is turning its attention to the early work of Elizabeth Blackadder (1931-2021), before the flower paintings and cat pictures that made her one of Scotland’s most recognisable artists.

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Was ‘Red Fuji’ painted by Wirgman Jr?

29 May 2026

Small but intriguing coastal scene estimated at just £50-80 spotted by eager bidders and taken to £3500

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Catch these Barnes Wallis airships before they float away overseas

29 May 2026

Pictures from the ‘Dam Busters’ collection which sold at West Sussex auction house Denhams earlier this year are on display at Darnley Fine Art before travelling abroad to their new private collections.

Marble relief of the emperor Marcus Aurelius

Ex-Christie’s specialist Patrick Lindsay to sell contents of London home

22 May 2026

On June 2, Dreweatts is selling the contents of the London home furnished by a renowned Christie’s auctioneer and a distinguished interior decorator.

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Duncan Grant goes for a canine subject

22 May 2026

Although figurative studies, still-lifes and landscapes are most common in the oeuvre of Duncan Grant (1885-1978), it was a work with a somewhat different subject that turned heads at a recent auction in Carmarthen.

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Hallett harvest scene reaps a £5000 record result

22 May 2026

The artist Alfred W Hallett (1914-86) is mostly known for his portraits, landscapes and flower paintings made in India from 1938 onwards.

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John Nash trees grow to £10,500

22 May 2026

Among a good number of works by John Nash (1893-1977) commanding interest at the spring sales this year was a painting titled 'Gnarled Trees' which came to Ewbank’s (25% buyer’s premium) in Surrey.

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Petworth dealer explains why having a gallery is so important to business

15 May 2026

For its summer show this year, Ottocento packs its Petworth gallery with the works of Modern British masters: John Nash, Henry Moore, David Bomberg, Peter Lanyon, Ben Nicholson, and more besides.

Still Life – Flowers by Duncan Grant

Duncan Grant still life catches the eye at Modern Made sale

13 May 2026

While a bountiful Cedric Morris still life was the headline lot at Lyon & Turnbull’s (27/26% buyer’s premium) latest Modern Made sale, it wasn’t the only flower painting that drew keen interest at the auction.

Paysage du Jardin no.2 by Cedric Morris

Blooming marvellous: Cedric Morris flower painting makes it to £180,000 with help of 27 species

08 May 2026

A detailed and colourful flower study by Sir Cedric Lockwood Morris (1889-1982) attracted fervent competition at Lyon & Turnbull’s latest Modern Made auction in London.

Christmas Eve a work by Patrick Heron

Heron spotting at Hazlitt Holland-Hibbert

08 May 2026

London gallery holds its second exhibition since it started to represent the artist’s estate six years ago

Shores of Loch Riddon by Samuel John ‘Lamorna’ Birch

Expert’s eye: ‘Lamorna’ Birch collection formed by authority on the artist to be sold

06 May 2026

A collection of works by Samuel John ‘Lamorna’ Birch (1869-1955) formed by an expert on Newlyn artists is coming to Salisbury saleroom Woolley & Wallis this summer.

Waggons on the Heath

Sale of artist Muriel Jackson's Hampstead home brings 60-strong collection of works to auction

05 May 2026

The Hampstead home of Muriel Jackson (1901-77) and her family was sold earlier this year and now around 60 paintings, drawings and wood engravings will be offered at auction directly from the house at 20 Well Walk.

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