Latest News Articles by Alex Capon
Artist Lynch keeps it real
25 April 2022Not all Contemporary art has to be either abstract or wacky.
Smaller Gear still packs plenty of punch
25 April 2022William Gear (1915-97) is among the Modern Scottish artists whose work regularly appears at auction.
Works by Bratby and Lowndes emerge at Halls
25 April 2022One of the highlights at the timed online of Modern and Contemporary Art Auction at Halls of Shrewsbury, which closes on May 2, is a large painting of sunflowers by John Bratby (1928-92).
A break from frozen sheep
18 April 2022Scottish artist Joseph Farquharson (1846-1935) is best known for his snowy landscapes with sheep that earned him the nickname ‘Frozen Mutton Farquharson’.
John Martin takes a small tour of Britain
18 April 2022Two views of historic British landmarks by John Martin (1789-1854) attracted interest in different parts of the country.
Legal eagle eyed traditional art
18 April 2022Group of 12 offered in Cambridge saleroom comprised mainly 18th century British works
How Lady Hamilton stared down at Uncle Monty
11 April 2022A couple of elegant portraits from the collection of Professor Bernard Nevill (1930-2019) drew keen interest at Bellmans (22% buyer’s premium).
Fortune teller helped the Frith fortune
11 April 2022A number of portraits of women from different periods of history were among the most contested pictures at sales around the country in the early part of this year.
Christie’s to offer Michelangelo drawing after French export block removed
07 April 2022A Michelangelo (1475-1564) drawing previously declared a ‘National Treasure’ in France will be offered at Christie’s following the expiry of its export block.
'Lost Titian' painting now on offer in Vienna
04 April 2022A work described as a ‘missing painting’ by the great Venetian master Titian (c.1485-1576), which was once owned by a succession of European royalty, has emerged for sale at Austrian auction house Dorotheum.
The simple but charming style of J Fisher
04 April 2022Local appeal propelled a naïve painting of Farnham to 40-times its top estimate at Parker Fine Art Auctions’ (25% buyer’s premium) latest sale.
Whistler’s wider range of subjects on show at Yorkshire auction
04 April 2022A dreamy interwar architectural portrait of Pilgrims Hall, Essex, by Rex Whistler (1905-44) generated interest at Tennants (22% buyer’s premium) of Leyburn, North Yorkshire, on March 19.
The appeal of art close to the heart
04 April 2022Although an artist may not have wide recognition, strong local links can compensate
Fairbanks collection: McEwen prices bloom and Betts sits comfortably in the market
28 March 2022Two works formerly owned by American actor Douglas Fairbanks Jr (1909-2000) drew dramatic competition at a dedicated sale of his collection.
Typical Bradley work recalls Blackpool childhood scene
28 March 2022A work by the prolific Helen Bradley (1900-79) drew interest at the latest Northern Art sale held by Wilson55 (22% buyer’s premium) in Nantwich, Cheshire.
Firm foundation for Sarah Stone
28 March 2022Group of 18 lots sets a new level of demand and prices as recent trends drive strong interest
Bonhams buys Danish auction house Bruun Rasmussen
22 March 2022Bonhams’ run of acquiring other auction businesses continues.
Russia Week axed after new sanctions
21 March 2022In the wake of new sanctions on Russia, auction houses Sotheby’s, Christie’s and Bonhams have cancelled sales of Russian art in London scheduled for June.
Bonhams acquires Skinner to boost online and US operations
21 March 2022Bonhams has acquired Massachusetts auction house Skinner – a purchase that comes only two months after it bought Swedish saleroom Bukowskis.
Nash brothers go for beauty
21 March 2022After producing some of the most famous images of the Second World War, Paul Nash (1889-1946) began to focus on more pleasant landscapes.