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Discover Beryl Cook’s bold, humorous art celebrating everyday life. Self-taught and iconic, her legacy lives on through exhibitions and reappraisal.

The Scottish Colourists—Cadell, Peploe, Hunter and Fergusson—brought bold colour and modern French influences into early 20th-century Scottish painting.

Barry Humphries’ love of surrealism shaped both his comedy and collecting, culminating in the recent auction of his personal collection. The sale highlighted his diverse legacy.

Find out what our team of valuers would love to find under the Christmas Tree this year. From jewellery to rare books – or even a chinchilla!

Frank Auerbach (1931–2024) transformed contemporary art with his raw, emotive portraits and textured cityscapes. A Kindertransport refugee, his work reflects resilience, humanity, and a timeless pursuit of truth, leaving a legacy that will inspire generations to come.

Much of what we associate with Christmas today, with the exception of After Eights and Christmas jumpers, stems almost entirely from the Victorian era (1837-1901). Prince Albert introduced all of his German family’s Christmas traditions to the Royal household following his marriage to Queen Victoria in 1840. Christmas trees, cards, turkeys with all the trimmings […]