Latest News Articles by Gabriel Berner
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30 April 2018Several decades ago, when China was shut to the Western world, encounters with foreigners were understandably rare.
Broken pram works very well for ‘Braaq’
23 April 2018LS Lowry’s industrial northern English city scenes, populated with his trademark ‘matchstick’ figures, have inspired many artists. Chief among them was Brian ‘Braaq’ Shields (1951-97), dubbed ‘Liverpool’s Lowry’.
Louis Osman the man of the moon
23 April 2018Creative flair combined with a maverick approach to metalwork set Louis Osman (1914-96) apart from other British designers of the post-war era.
Search is on for new Mod Brit stars
23 April 2018When the opportunity arose to sell a small group of pictures by obscure local artist Bernard Myers (1925-2007), Krassi Kuneva of Chiswick Auctions (15/12% buyer’s premium) seized the chance.
Portrait sitter at 111 years old
23 April 2018This portrait of an elderly gentleman tickled the taste buds of bidders when it was offered at Heliers Auction (18% buyer’s premium) in Lancashire.
Saleroom selection: Three works at regional salerooms below £500 including picture by Sudbury artist Paul Earee
23 April 2018Three more modestly valued works drawing attention at recent regional sales works at regional salerooms below £500 including a still life by Sudbury artist Paul Earee.
Carrington shows her touch of tinsel
23 April 2018In the early 1920s, the artist Dora Carrington (1893-1932) began creating a series of foil glass paintings.
Another Grosvenor tranche in Leyburn
16 April 2018Modern British art from a variety of movements dominated proceedings at the Spring Fine Art sale held at Tennants (17.5% buyer’s premium).
Valuation day Belleroche posts record
16 April 2018Essex saleroom Sworders (23% buyer’s premium) set a new auction high for Belle Epoque artist Albert de Belleroche (1864-1944).
Saleroom selection: Three works at regional salerooms below £500
16 April 2018Three more modestly valued works drawing attention at regional sales
White gloves for Juffali collection
16 April 2018Recent acquisitions return to market as £7.1m Saudi collection is dispersed from Surrey estate.