Impressionist and Modern Art

The most contested lot in Bonhams’ October 19 Expressionism: Germany, Austria and Beyond sale was a self-portrait by the German painter Hermann Lismann (1878-1943).

Konrad Klapheck, who died at the end of July aged 88, was a pioneer of German pop art and is credited with the invention of so-called Machine Paintings.

The career of the French artist Pierre Soulages spanned over 80 years. He died in 2022 at the age of 102.

A textbook 1900 oil by the French Impressionist Henry Moret (1856-1913) led the field at Clars (26% buyer’s premium) in Oakland, California, on September 14.

The latest Frieze week auctions in London generated a markedly lower total than the equivalent series last year.

Grosvenor Gallery, dedicated to European art when it was founded in 1960, made a serious commitment to Indian art in 2006 when it opened an outpost in New Delhi.

A strong dealer-client relationship forms the backbone of the major Picasso exhibition at Ward Moretti this autumn.

This painting by Goan artist Francis Newton Souza (1924-2002) is part of dealer Rob Dean’s exhibition of views of India from the 18th century to the present day.

This year’s Frieze Masters could be the high-water mark for the representation of women at historic art fairs

A selection of picture for sale including from a Mariette Lydis exhibition project worked on over a number of years

Nine works on paper by Mary Cassatt (1844-1926) are included in Hindman’s 86-lot American Art auction on October 17.

The October 22 Important Fine Art & Design Auction at Showplace in New York includes two oils by the French Post-Impressionist Joseph Henri Baptiste Lebasque (1865-1937).

Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848-1933) is best known for his work as a glassmaker and jeweller catering to the Gilded Age elite.

Luigi Mazzoleni is among the exhibitors at Frieze Masters this year.

Paintings by the prominent 20th century Czech artist Jan Zrzavy (1890-1977) were among the highlights during a recent sales series in the French Riviera.

Gustave Alaux (1887-1965) was a French marine artist with a particular interest in historical naval scenes and vessels, often depicted in exotic settings such as the French colonies. He was appointed official painter to the navy in 1926.

On September 14, Caza Sikes in Cincinnati will offer an 86-lot sale of avant garde 20th century art and sculpture bought by two generations of an Ohio family.

Beth Swaab of Bink Fine Art specialises in Modern British, Impressionist and 19th century pictures.