Modern Art and Photography
We hold four modern art and design auctions each year and offer a free, no obligation appraisal service. Our sales regularly feature celebrated names such as David Hockney, Damien Hirst, John Piper, Mary Fedden and Dame Elisabeth Frink.
Modern British art is a strong area of the market. Collectors are keen to acquire statement pieces from new and emerging artists, while more established artists tend to command stronger prices at auction.
Artists featured in our recent sales include John Piper, Damien Hirst, David Hockney, Mary Fedden, Dame Elisabeth Frink and Tracey Emin, among many others.
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What's selling well
A snapshot of what's attracting strong interest in our recent Modern art and photography sales.
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Banksy, Rat, spray paint on paper (4)
Banksy (British, b.1975), Rat, signed in pencil, spray paint on paper, over four paper book plates, each book plate 8 x 12cm.; 3.25 x 4.75in, together with accompanying letter of authentication from the artist (4)…
Sold for: £22,000
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"Abstract" - Sandra Blow (British 1925-2006)
Signed and dated '93, acrylic and collage on paper. Dimensions: 125.5 x 120.5cm (framed 130 x 125cm) From the Estate of the Artist.
Sold for: £650
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Howard Hodgkin (British 1923-2017) "Put Out More Flags"
Initialled, dated '92 and numbered 68/75, hand embellished etching and aquatint. Dimensions: 44 x 54.5cm (framed 70 x 79.5cm)
Artists’ Resale Right (“droit de suite”) may apply to this lot.Sold for: £1,800
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"Charlotte Stribling aka 'Fabulous', 1950" - Eve Arnold (American 1913-2012)
Monogrammed in pencil in the margin and dated 2002, with artist's blind stamp, photogravure. Dimensions: image size 28 x 19cm (framed 48 x 38cm)
Sold for: £180
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"Still Life" - David Tindle R.A. (1932-)
Initialled, titled and dated Nov '89 - Feb '90 and with gallery and exhibition labels on verso, egg tempera. Dimensions: 54.5 x 37cm (framed 62.5 x 45.5cm) Fischer Fine Art Ltd., London. Royal Academy Summer Exhibition…
Sold for: £1,900
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"Golden Days" - Sheree Valentine-Daines (British 1956-)
Initialled, titled on verso, with 'Whitewall Galleries' label from which the painting was originally purchased, oil on board. Dimensions: 16.5 x 11cm (framed 52 x 46.5cm)
Sold for: £1,700
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"Chasm" - Sandra Blow
Signed, titled and dated 2003 on verso, collage, canvas and acrylic, in the original frame decorated by the artist. Dimensions: 61.5cm x 61cm (24.25in x 24in)
Sold for: £2,700
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Mr. Brainwash, Queen with Blue and Green, mixed media
Mr. Brainwash (French, b.1966), Queen with Blue and Green, signed, titled on label verso, with gallery label - 'Art Republic, Brighton' on verso, mixed media, 75.5 x 56.5cm.; 29.75 x 22.25in. * The artist was the…
Sold for: £1,400
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"Canali Thirty-One" (OG 3567) Alan Davie C.B.E., R.A., H.R.S.A., R.W.A. (Scottish 1920-2014)
Signed and dated 2011, titled on verso, oil on paper. Dimensions: 23.5 x 28.5cm (framed 38 x 43.5cm) Gimpel Fils Art Gallery, London, U.K.
Sold for: £240
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Blek Le Rat, 'Universal Soldier' stencil
Blek Le Rat (1951-), French, Universal Soldier, signed and dated 2007, signed and inscribed It's a beautiful world... on verso, stencil spray paint and acrylic on canvas, 92 x 65cm.; 36 x 25.5in. * From 1981 to 2005 his…
Sold for: £8,000
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A Showery Day - John Shelley (British 1938-2020)
Signed, titled and dated 2001 on verso, oil on board. Dimensions: 49 x 64cm (framed 64.5 x 79.5cm) Mandell's Gallery, Norwich.
Sold for: £2,900
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"Stripes and Triangles" - Francis Davison (British 1919-1984)
Unsigned, with a facsimile image of the estate stamp and reference on verso, mixed media collage. Dimensions: 65.5cm x 76cm (25.75in x 30in) Bought from Gallery 17, Shrewsbury in 2010.
Sold for: £3,300
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David's Pool - Howard Hodgkin (British 1923-2017)
(Heenk 55) 1979-85, signed with initials, dated '85 and numbered 67/100, published by Petersburg Press, New York, soft-ground etching and aquatint printed in colours with hand-colouring by Cinda Sparling, New York…
Sold for: £5,600
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