Modern British Art

Recent biography, major show and strong auction prices suggest younger Nash is on the rise.

Demand continues to grow for works by Modern British artist Ruth Doggett (1881-1974) after her auction record was broken twice in the same auction.

Don’t forget to visit London’s shops and galleries when in town for the multi-dealer events

Strong prices do not always have to be seven, six or even five figure sums.

A group of 39 lots at Dreweatts’ latest Old Master, British and European Art sale on May 26 came from a descendant of the artist John Anster Fitzgerald (1832-1906).

Works by John Bellany (1942-2013) abound at auction, with at least 2000 pictures sold in the last 10 years.

Another artist for whom a plentiful supply of works is available is Northern painter Arthur Delaney (1927-87).

Summer highlights from auctions and dealers.

London dealer Richard Green was the successful bidder on a Sir William Nicholson (1872- 1949) still-life sold for £440,000 (plus 25% buyer’s premium).

Showing the growing sensitivity towards estimates in the Modern British market, a portrait by Sir Matthew Smith (1879-1959) that had been unsold at Halls last year did rather better when it was reoffered last month with a reduced pitch.

Welsh dealer holding an exhibition on the artist says he has constant requests for her work

Two rare Edward Bawden (1903-89) prints showing Ives Farm in Great Bardfield drew interest in a Modern and Contemporary art sale.

Bright sunflowers and urban scene demonstrate different sides of the Mod Brit artist

A 12-picture series titled The Modern Rake’s Progress is at the heart of a new exhibition from British picture dealer Andrew Sim of Sim Fine Art.

Among recent sales with a lyrical element was Mallams’ (25% buyer’s premium) Art & Music auction on April 6 in Oxford.

Try original advertising artwork if you want to capture the atmosphere of an era.

Exhibition devoted to skilled ‘old-fashioned’ painter reveals a particular interest in horses

Setting a record price for the Newlyn artist Ernest Procter (1886-1935), a previously lost First World War scene generated strong competition at Lyon & Turnbull’s latest Modern Made auction.