Fine Art

Sketching out the details: Five drawings and works on paper from Woolley & Wallis’ picture sale
While oil paintings tend to command higher values at auction, drawings and works on paper are a more affordable option and can make an excellent launch point for collectors just starting out.

Ten auctions to follow
Ahead of a slightly quieter time for sales in the summer month of August, here are ten auctions coming up soon.

Brighten up your fireplace for summer with these accessories
If you have a fireplace at home why not spruce it up for summer?

Add freshness to any interior with flowers of all kinds
It already feels like a hot summer so keep your home feeling fresh with this selection of floral-themed lots going under the hammer soon.

Five floral items at Halls’ summer auction
Summer is here and what better time to buy floral-inspired objects?

Sold on thesaleroom: Two contrasting pictures – a still life and a boxing print
Two pictures sold recently to bidders using this website had rather contrasting subjects.

Weird and wonderful delights from 'modern day surrealist' Nancy Fouts
Berkshire saleroom Dawsons will offer the Nancy Fouts collection of her own artwork as well as her antiques and collectables.

My best auction buy: Annoushka Ducas
Annoushka Ducas, founder and creative director of jewellery brand Annoushka

Portrait of author Emily Brontë comes to auction
A picture believed to be of Emily Brontë (1818-48) bought by a literature professor, who spent years researching it, is coming to auction later this month.

Ballet, theatre and opera related items from a single owner collection
The theatre, ballet and opera were just three of the many interests of a well-known art collecting couple.