Fine Paintings & Drawings

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Department Specialists

Dominic Cox

Head of Art
Auctioneer & Specialist Valuer





Sell Paintings & Drawings at Auction


Our Fine Paintings & Drawings department is celebrated for its distinguished expertise and superior service in the auctioning of premium artworks. Our collections span a variety of periods and styles, catering to a broad spectrum of preferences, encompassing both historical and contemporary art enthusiasts.

In our curated collections, we shine a spotlight on notable figures such as Alfred de Breanski Snr, renowned for his exquisite landscapes that capture the majestic beauty of the British countryside with remarkable attention to detail and atmosphere; Dorothea Sharp, celebrated for her vibrant and impressionistic depictions of children and landscapes and her extraordinary ability to capture the essence of her subjects; John Emms, acclaimed for his dynamic and lifelike paintings of dogs and horses, capturing their spirit and personality with remarkable skill and empathy; and many more. 

Our Fine Art department has a reputation for achieving top prices for local artists, including Henry Barlow Carter, the Weatherill family, Henry Redmore and Fred Lawson. We also sell a wide range of contemporary paintings, having made record prices for artists such as Steven Scholes, John Hanley and Don Micklethwaite.

We also specialise in Staithes Group artists – for more information refer to our Staithes Group department page. 

Consigning with Dugglebys offers numerous advantages. Our service encompasses expert valuations, insightful advice on prevailing market trends and bespoke marketing campaigns, designed to highlight your artwork to a worldwide audience. Leveraging our vast network of collectors, art aficionados, and industry professionals, we ensure your pieces receive extensive exposure, aiming to achieve the most favourable auction outcomes. 

Our team is dedicated to providing a seamless and rewarding consignment experience, with a focus on transparency, integrity, and tailored customer care. Whether your collection includes pieces by time-honoured masters or works by influential contemporary artists, our Fine Paintings & Drawings department offers an exceptional platform for their presentation and sale.

Explore More on Popular Artists at Auction

To find out more about our forthcoming sales or to discuss potential consignments, please don’t hesitate to contact a member of our specialist team, or you can request a fine art or painting valuation below.

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All items must be approved by a member of our valuation team before being sold at auction. Please select a valuation type below to begin the selling process...

There may be a fee for this professional service. Probate valuations start from just £99 + VAT.

There may be a fee for this professional service. Insurance valuations start from just £50 + VAT.

Valuation Type

The Vine Street Salerooms
Scarborough
YO11 1XN

Open Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm

14 Wednesday Market
Beverley
HU17 0DH

Open for valuations Monday - Tuesday, 10am - 4pm

Tuesday - Specialist Jewellery Valuation Day

5 Raglan Street
Harrogate
HG1 1LE

Open for valuations Monday, Thursday, Friday, 9am-4pm (closed between 12-1pm for lunch)

Available to book appointments from Monday 2nd October

The Saleroom
Murton
York
YO19 5GF

Open for valuations Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm

Please select your preferred date and a member of our team will confirm this with you.

When would you like us to visit the property?

Please select your preferred date and a member of our team will confirm this with you.

Recent Sale Highlights

Júlio Pomar (Portuguese 1926-2018): 'Don Quixote', oil on canvas signed and dated '61, tit...

SOLD: £23,000

John Maclauchlan Milne RSA (Scottish 1885-1957): 'Cowan's Corner - Corrie' Isle of Arran, ...

SOLD: £19,000

Lionel Townsend Crawshaw (Staithes Group 1864-1949): 'Pulling up the Cobles Runswick Yorks...

SOLD: £17,500

Edward Seago (British 1910-1974): 'Honfleur' Normandy - France, oil on board signed, title...

SOLD: £12,000

Rowland Henry Hill (Staithes Group 1873-1952): 'April' - The Primrose Gatherers, oil on ca...

SOLD: £10,000

Ernest Higgins Rigg (Staithes Group 1868-1947): 'The Golden Valley', oil on canvas signed,...

SOLD: £9,600

Laurence Stephen Lowry RBA RA (Northern British 1887-1976): 'Berwick-on-Tweed', limited ed...

SOLD: £8,200

Brian Shields 'Braaq' (Northern British 1951-1997): The Artist's Family - Mother, Father, ...

SOLD: £7,800

Attrib. Laurence Stephen Lowry RBA RA (Northern British 1887-1976): 'Salford', pencil sket...

SOLD: £7,400

Alfred de Breanski Snr. RBA (British 1852-1928): 'A Selkirk Valley', oil on canvas signed,...

SOLD: £7,000

Alfred de Bréanski Snr. RBA (British 1852-1928): 'A Highland Stream', oil on canvas signed...

SOLD: £7,000

George Weatherill (British 1810-1890): 'Shipping outside Whitby Harbour', watercolour fain...

SOLD: £7,000

Archibald Thorburn (Scottish 1860-1935): 'Grey Headed Yellow Wagtail', watercolour and bod...

SOLD: £6,600

Edgar Hunt (British 1876-1953): Ducks and Chickens in the Farmyard, oil on canvas signed a...

SOLD: £5,800

Sam Bough RSA RSW (Scottish 1822-1878): 'The Vale of Avon from Haughhead' East Dunbartonsh...

SOLD: £5,400

Mary Fedden OBE RA RWA (British 1915-2012): The Goat Herder, watercolour and ink signed an...

SOLD: £5,200

Ferdinand Victor Léon Roybet (French 1840-1920): The Cavalier, oil on panel signed 76cm x ...

SOLD: £5,000

Attrib. Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill (British 1874-1965): Ponte Cavallo and The S...

SOLD: £5,000

Ernest Higgins Rigg (Staithes Group 1868-1947): Picking Blackberries at Hinderwell, oil on...

SOLD: £4,900

Ralph Hedley (Staithes Group 1851-1913): Waiting for the Boats at Runswick Bay, oil on can...

SOLD: £4,900

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