Modern British and Irish Art Day Sale

On 19 March, Christie’s is delighted to present the Modern British and Irish Art Day Sale, continuing as part of our 20th/21st Century auction series. Spanning works from across the 20th and 21st centuries, the sale demonstrates the remarkable breadth and diversity of this period.

British Neo‑Romanticism is especially well represented this season, led by John Craxton’s Study for Dark Landscape (1944), John Piper’s Gethsemane, Cardiganshire (1940), and Graham Sutherland’s Study of a Broken Branch (1962). In addition, John Minton’s striking and poignant portrait Spencer Churchill (1952) leads a selection of works by the artist.

Also featured is a group of twelve oils and drawings from the Estate of L. S. Lowry, all of which have been on long‑term loan to The Lowry, Salford. This is a unique opportunity to acquire a work directly from the artist’s ownership, with highlights including Grey Sea (1970) and Girl with White Socks (1960).

Elsewhere, the sale celebrates Irish artists Jack Butler Yeats, Paul Henry, Roderic O’Conor and William Scott, with the lyrical and evocative The Storm / Gaillshíon (1936) by Yeats leading the group.

The St Ives artists feature prominently, with Ben Nicholson’s Dec 61 (blue rock) (1961) demonstrating his mastery of harmony and balance within his characteristic form of abstraction. Works by Patrick Heron, Roger Hilton and Alfred Wallis complement this grouping.

Also featured are exceptional works by Tristram Hillier, Euan Uglow, Joe Tilson and Barry Flanagan, offering collectors a rich opportunity to explore the depth and dynamism of Modern British and Irish Art.

The St Ives artists feature prominently, with Ben Nicholson’s Dec 61 (blue rock) (1961) demonstrating his mastery of harmony and balance within his characteristic form of abstraction. Works by Patrick Heron, Roger Hilton and Alfred Wallis complement this grouping.

Also featured are exceptional works by Tristram Hillier, Euan Uglow, Joe Tilson and Barry Flanagan, offering collectors a rich opportunity to explore the depth and dynamism of Modern British and Irish Art.