Old Masters
Historical pictures come to the fore at upcoming auction
An upcoming auction of Old Masters and historical British pictures includes works by famous names like JMW Turner and John Constable.
Getting into Old Masters: Madonna and Child pictures
This week we are returning to our short series about understanding and buying Old Master works of art.
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.
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.
Buy into the Old Masters trend: Add some Classic artworks to your home
The major auction houses around the world have this week been focusing on Classic art: from antiquity and into the 20th century.
From English mills to Roman markets: Our pick of five lots at specialist picture sale
The upcoming Old Master, British and European Art auction at Dreweatts’ on May 26 includes a wide variety of works, both in terms their geography and style.
Old Master pictures in the limelight at auction
A sale of Old Masters and 19th century pictures taking place this month will offer works ranging from an historic view of Venice to a sinuous figurative chalk sketch.
No joke: Two Punchinello clown drawings emerge at auctions on the same day
Rare drawings of 18th century commedia dell’arte clowns by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo (1696-1770) are to be offered at auction at Roseberys and Dreweatts.