Latest News Articles by Alex Capon
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.
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.
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).
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.
Telfer channels spirit of Peploe
01 November 2021Your starter for 10 – can you identify the artist of these still-lifes? Samuel Peploe, right?
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.
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.
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).
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).
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.
Thorburn and Munnings country pursuits come together at auctions
27 October 2021It has been a busy season for ornithological favourite Archibald Thorburn (1860-1935) with a number of quality pictures previously sold by leading dealers reappearing at auction and attracting keen interest.
Vendor who bought pictures direct from Tunnicliffe family
27 October 2021Among the Charles Tunnicliffe works drawing the most attention at Halls’ sale on September 15 (see main story) were pictures bought by the vendor directly from the artist’s family, with whom they were acquainted.
Tunnicliffe taken out of a wardrobe
27 October 2021Excellent selection of the artist’s wildlife works had been wrapped up and kept pristine.
Henry Moore heads strong Mod Brit showing
18 October 2021Small bronzes form part of a group of sculptures underlining the market demand at regional salerooms.
Prints trigger Rego’s imagination
18 October 2021A Paula Rego (b.1935) print was among the works bringing interest at a charity sale held by Dorchester saleroom Duke’s to support a disability centre.
Sex education: female artist focus at London auction
18 October 2021Bonhams becomes latest saleroom to hold auctions dedicated to works by women.