Fine Art
Shop The Twelve Days of Christmas on The Saleroom
Feeling whimsical this holiday season? Don’t worry, we won’t tell you to buy your true love 184 living birds.
What to look out for when buying paintings at auction
If you’re looking for a painting to decorate your home or you’re a collector seeking works by a particular artist or of a certain subject, then auctions are a great place to find and buy a huge range of fantastic pictures.
Get the Paul Allen look (sort of)
Last week the Paul Allen collection became the first ever to sell for more than $1bn.
Five things to keep in mind when buying sculpture at auction
From military monuments to ancient fertility figures, carved marbles to kinetic art, the category of sculpture is almost infinitely broad and intriguing.
Bring botanical beauties to your home for interior designed style
Botanical themed interior design has been popular with stylists. Bringing an original watercolour of flowers to the walls of your home is a stylish way to be part of the trend.
Getting into Old Masters: Portraits
Typically defined as the work of top artists working in Europe before 1800, Old Master art is one of the most traditional collecting fields. Defined by figures such as Michelangelo, Rembrandt and Turner, the field can seem intimidating. But don’t be put off. In this series we examine some of the basic definitions and categories of Old Master art.
Getting into Old Masters: Landscapes
Typically defined as the work of top artists working in Europe before 1800, Old Master art is one of the most traditional collecting fields. Defined by figures such as Michelangelo, Rembrandt and Turner, the field can seem intimidating. But don’t be put off. In this series we examine some of the basic definitions and categories of Old Master art.
Getting into Old Masters: Marine Art
Typically defined as the work of top artists working in Europe before 1800, Old Master art is one of the most traditional collecting fields. Defined by figures such as Michelangelo, Rembrandt and Turner, the field can seem intimidating. But don’t be put off. In this series we examine some of the basic definitions and categories of Old Master art.
Variety is the spice of life at a country house auction
Country house auctions are not as common as they used to be but when they do take place can provide a wide selection of varied lots.
American museum bidding online wins battle for pair of historical portraits
A pair of portraits depicting a prominent Loyalist in the American War of Independence and his wife were bought online at a recent Bellmans sale.