Results: The Winter Art Sale

On Friday 29th November, we held our much-anticipated Winter Art Sale at David Duggleby Auctioneers and Valuers. This exclusive auction featured an exceptional array of fresh-to-market pictures, private lifetime collections, and individual masterpieces across various genres and periods. It also saw exciting bidding wars for some of the lots, adding to the intensity of the sale. 

The sale was a tremendous success, with several standout pieces achieving remarkable results. Highlights included Alexander Webster's Fraserburgh Harbour and Lighthouse, which sold for £3,400, and Dame Ethel Walker's Seascape Study with Seagulls, fetching £3,300. Strong performances from contemporary artists such as Kane Cunningham, with 'Farndale - Wettest Day of the Year', and Damien Hirst’s Circle Spin Painting and Star Spin Painting, both of which performed exceptionally well, contributed to the overall excitement of the auction.

Sale Highlights

Above, Left to Right: Lot 18, Lot 47 and Lot 140.

Lot Number: 18
Dame Ethel Walker DBE ARA (British 1861-1951): Seascape Study with Seagulls, oil on canvas laid on board. While unsigned, an old attribution and title label verso, along with a Whitley Bay framer's label, suggest this is likely a view of Robin Hood’s Bay, where Walker owned a cottage. Dimensions: 26cm x 39cm. Sold For: £3,300.

Lot Number: 47
William Heaton Cooper RI (British 1903-1995): Derwentwater, watercolour signed. A serene interpretation of one of the Lake District’s iconic views. Dimensions: 38cm x 54cm. Sold For: £2,600.

Lot Number: 140
Archibald Thorburn (British 1860-1935): Grey Wagtails, watercolour signed and dated 1923. A delicate and detailed study of these birds, exemplifying Thorburn's expertise in wildlife art. Dimensions: 18cm x 25cm. Sold For: £4,000.

Above, Left to Right: Lot 190, Lot 161 and Lot 162.

Lot Number: 190
Kane Cunningham (British 1961-): 'Farndale - Wettest Day of the Year', watercolour and pastel signed, dated 2010, and titled verso. A large-scale expressive landscape. Dimensions: 102cm x 153cm. Sold For: £2,600.

Lot Number: 161
Damien Hirst (British 1965-): Circle Spin Painting, 2009. Acrylic on die-cut wove paper with the artist's inkstamp signature and blindstamp verso, published by the Pinchuk Art Centre, Ukraine. Dimensions: Diameter 52.1cm. Sold For: £2,600.

Lot Number: 162
Damien Hirst (British 1965-): Star Spin Painting, 2009. Acrylic on die-cut wove paper with the artist's inkstamp signature and blindstamp verso, published by the Pinchuk Art Centre, Ukraine. Dimensions: 52.5cm x 55.3cm. Sold For: £3,400.

Above, Left to Right: Lot 67, Lot 22 and Lot 110.

Lot Number: 67
Alexander Webster (Scottish 1841-1913): Fraserburgh Harbour and Lighthouse, oil on panel. Though unsigned, this evocative coastal scene highlights Webster's skill in capturing Scotland's maritime landscapes. Dimensions: 42cm x 52cm. Sold For: £3,400.

Lot Number: 22
Walter Goodin (British 1907-1992): North Landing, Flamborough, oil on board signed. A vibrant representation of the Yorkshire coastline.
Dimensions: 60cm x 74.5cm. Sold For: £2,600.

Lot Number: 110
Joseph Richard Bagshawe (Staithes Group 1870-1909): Steam Tug bringing in Distressed Sailing Vessel, Whitby Coble in the Foreground, watercolour heightened in white, signed. A dramatic coastal scene showcasing Bagshawe’s Staithes Group flair. Dimensions: 52cm x 69cm. Sold For: £2,400.

Sell Your Art With Dugglebys

If you have any artwork that could be a perfect addition to our upcoming art sale, we’d be delighted to hear from you. Our seasonal sales offer a unique opportunity for both first-time buyers and seasoned collectors to acquire remarkable artworks spanning centuries and styles.

Contact us for a complimentary valuation and learn more about how your piece could take centre stage in our next Fine Art auction.