Latest News Articles by Gabriel Berner
Bowie and his Mod Brit stardust boosts auction prices
03 December 2018Has Bowie made a difference? This question has been doing the rounds in Modern British circles since 2016 when Sotheby’s offered the highly publicised collection of David Bowie.
Armistice commemorations in focus at Mod Brit auction series
03 December 2018Few events shaped British art more in the 20th century than war. As commemorations reached a pinnacle during the centenary month of the First World War, the November Mod Brit series presented an opportune moment to sell art directly related to the conflict.
Previews: £2001 - £5000
03 December 2018ATG’s weekly selection of items on sale at auctions and dealerships.
Raise your cap to Kapo’s Jamaican art
26 November 2018Since Jamaica declared independence in 1962, art on the Caribbean island has swung between two major styles: ‘mainstream’ and ‘intuitive’.
Lucio Fontana bronze is a force of nature
26 November 2018This limited-edition bronze, below, by Italian artist Lucio Fontana (1899-1968) made £24,000 at West Sussex saleroom Bellmans (22% buyer’s premium).
Evelyn takes De Morgan spotlight
26 November 2018Artist often overshadowed by husband William now comes into her own at auction.
Affordable art: Six works sold or offered for under £1000 including a Marion Saumarez self portrait
22 November 2018Three modestly valued works selling at regional sales below £1000 and three upcoming lots, including a self portrait by a young Marion Saumarez showing her playing the violin.
ART MARKET: Make your escape to the country
19 November 2018Spotlight on art offered at Bishton Hall on-site auction underlines appeal of a grand home.
Prints lead northern rising
19 November 2018Prints by Modern British artists are often touted as an affordable way-in for collectors on a budget, but it seems this is not always the case for northern powerhouse LS Lowry (1887-1976).
Celtic fringe benefits: Welsh Sale success
19 November 2018It has been a bullish year for Welsh art and antiques, according to auction house Rogers Jones (24% buyer’s premium), which broke the £1m barrier for the first time this year across three dedicated sales.
