AUCTIONSRIPEWITH AFFORDABLEART

When thinking about building up an art collection, or even just seeking that perfect statement piece for your wall, buying at auction can be areally cost-effective option.

Not only is auction usually more affordable than buying from agallery,but it is avery transparent method to seewhat other buyers and the market as awhole is prepared to pay for that artist’s work.

One of the most important considerations when looking to buy an art piece is to trust your own judgement. Buy something that you actually like! Art by nature is subjective, if it is going to hang on your wall, you need to choose something that you connect with and want to look at every day

Pictured here are three paintings that may tick someof the boxes for collectors of Victorian paintings or works with a country theme. They date from the 19th centuryand aresome of the highlights of asale of paintings and watercolours in the Fine Paintings and Antiques and Jewellery sale on March 22.

Gerry Berwyn-Jones, who is the head of fine art at Halls Auctioneers, said: “Three key things Iwould always advise anyone to consider about an artwork before reaching for their wallet are Condition, Provenance and Rarity.This sale represents agreat opportunity to buy awork thatticks all of the boxes from aselection of good Victorian art by an interesting cross-section of listed artists.”

‘Alfred de Breanski (British, 1852-1928), Stronachlacher, a fisherman on aloch with cattle at thewater’s edge in the foreground, signed lower left and titled and signed verso ‘Stronachlacher...The Birthplace of Rob Roy,Alfred de Breanski RBA’, oil on canvas, 77 x127cm’.

“This is asuper example of de Breanski senior’s work, with the added allure of depicting Rob Roy’s birthplace –estimate £6,000-£8,000.”

‘Walter Hunt (English, 1861-1941), otter hounds giving chase, with huntsman behind and ariver in the middle distance, signed and dated ‘1912’ lower left, old lot label and sale information verso ‘876, 280302, Glen’, oil on canvas, 102 x 153cm’

“Breeders and owners of otter hounds take note.This wonderful painting shows apack at work in alandscape –estimate £12,000-£18,000.”

‘Thomas Sidney Cooper R.A. (British, 1803-1902), cattle resting by awillow-line river with sheep on the opposite side, signed and dated lower right ‘T.Sidney Cooper R.A. 1887’, oil on canvas, 76.5 x124cm.’

“A delightful Thomas Sidney Cooper work depicting cattle and sheep. This is achance to buy agood example by this Royal Academician –estimate£8,000-£12,000.” n Formore details, please call Gerry on 01743 450700 or visit https://fineart.hallsgb.com/

These items will feature in the upcoming Halls Fine Art Auction to be held online and at theHalls sales room in Battlefield in Shrewsbury on March 22.