1. Farm animals, especially horses, were Harry Fidler’s (1856-1935) preferred subject matter. This typically impressionistic 16 x 18in (41 x 45cm) oil on canvas of a farmhand leading a grey horse and cart was one of six sold at Leyburn saleroom Tennants on November 14.
2. Norfolk-based artist Derek Inwood (1925-2012) was primarily concerned with colour, producing traditional subjects of portraits, landscapes, figure compositions and still-lifes, such as the vibrant example here. The signed 14½ x 19in (37 x 48cm) oil on board was included at Keys of Aylsham on December 4 guided at £50-80.
3. Ronald Lowe (1932-85) is best known for the dramatic views of his native Yorkshire and Wales, where he lived and worked from 1959. This typical 15 x 19in (38 x 49cm) oil on board, titled Pembrokeshire Nocturne and dating to the c.1960s, tipped over top estimate at The Welsh Sale at Rogers Jones of Cardiff on December 5.
Prices do not include buyer’s premium
