This September we welcome you to our Autumn Art Sale, an event that brings together a carefully curated selection of paintings from across three centuries. The sale highlights the richness and diversity of British art, alongside significant international contributions, offering works that appeal to seasoned collectors and first-time buyers alike. From atmospheric Victorian landscapes and impressionist coastal scenes to modern prints and post-war paintings, the catalogue celebrates the enduring variety of styles, subjects, and stories that make fine art such a dynamic field to collect. Whether your interest lies in regional Yorkshire painters, 20th-century icons, or continental influences, this auction reflects both depth and breadth in quality and provenance.
Mark Senior (Staithes Group)
We’re delighted to be offering a number of works by Mark Senior (1864–1927), a key figure within the Staithes Group of Artists. Senior trained at Leeds and in Paris, but it was the Yorkshire coastline that truly inspired him. The Staithes Group, sometimes called the “Northern Impressionists,” were drawn to the fishing villages of the Yorkshire coast, where they painted en plein air, capturing everyday life in bold, atmospheric brushstrokes.
Senior was particularly admired for his ability to depict both the drama and intimacy of daily life, and the two works in our sale exemplify this. A Flemish Fishmarket reflects his eye for bustling scenes, filled with movement, trade, and atmosphere, while The Ives Family offers something more personal, highlighting his talent for portraiture and domestic subjects. Together, they showcase the versatility of one of Yorkshire’s most significant artists of the early 20th century.