Reflecting on November’s Fine Pictures, Prints & Sculptures Auction

Our inaugural Fine Pictures, Prints & Sculptures sale in November was a success, and the team here at Dawsons were thrilled to secure some truly excellent results for our clients. Showcasing several exceptional works of art, the auction captured the attention of collectors worldwide. 

One of the highlights of the sale was a stunning painting by Sir Cedric William Morris, titled ‘Apples’. Coinciding with his work being celebrated at the Charleston exhibition, it felt like perfect timing. As expected, the painting proved extremely popular amongst bidders and went on to sell for a remarkable £62,000. The Dawsons team were privileged to handle the marketing and sale of such a lovely painting, and we were all delighted to achieve such a great result for our overjoyed client. 

The sale also featured a Thomas Somerscales landscape. Steeped in the artist’s connection to Chile, a bidding war ensued between two Chilean collectors, which ultimately led to the painting achieving an excellent sale price of £20,000. As an international auction house, it is always gratifying to know that wherever potential enthusiasts and collectors may reside across the globe, the industry leading marketing team at Dawsons are able to reach those buyers with items of interest.

^{A Chilean landscape by Thomas Jacques Somerscales}

^{Sold for £20,000}

The artist Ki-Bong Rhee also featured prominently. A hauntingly beautiful example of their work, titled ‘The Empty Code’ captured the imagination of everyone who saw it, including a French collector who secured it for £11,000.

^{Ki-Bong Rhee 'The Empty Code'}

^{Sold for £12,000}

Excitement amongst the Dawsons team is now building ahead to our next sale in March 2025. A beautiful set of prints still in its original folio by Bob Dylan is one of the initial standout entries, with an estimate of £18,000 - £25,000. Artwork by the world-famous musician always prove incredibly popular at auction, and we certainly expect strong interest in these wonderful examples of his work.

An elegant etching by Henri Matisse also features within the upcoming sale. This timeless piece has an estimate of £4,000 - £6,000. Also within the sale, is a captivating painting titled ‘Judy’ by Peter Lanyon. Blending figurative and landscape elements in his distinctive Cornish style. Sure to attract the attention of discerning bidders, this artwork is expected to achieve between £20,000 - £30,000. 

^{‘Judy’ by Peter Lanyon}

^{Estimate £20,000-£30,000}

A charming sculpture by French artist Michel Bassompierre, featuring a bear and a young girl, is another highlight of the March sale. With its endearing character and rarity, it’s estimated at £6,000 - £8,000 and may well attract strong international interest. 

For fans of vibrant, bold works, John Bratby’s cheerful daffodils and Julian Trevelyan’s colourful Provençal scene bring a wonderful burst of energy to the sale. Both are stunning examples of their respective styles, with estimates of £4,000 - £6,000 for the Bratby, and £5,000 - £7,000 for the Trevelyan. 

The team at Dawsons are actively welcoming consignments for the Fine Pictures, Prints & Sculptures sale taking place on Wednesday 26^th March.

Entries for the sale will close in mid-February, but please note that we always encourage early submissions. The earlier you consign, the more time our in-house marketing team has to ensure your artwork attracts the maximum amount of global attention from enthusiasts and collectors eager to buy. 

Whether you’re a collector, a vendor, or simply someone who loves fine art, we’d love to hear from you. After such an inspiring November auction, we can’t wait to see what treasures the March sale will bring!