The pioneers of British Modernism - Moore, Hepworth and Nicholson - are represented through a series of exceptional works, as well as a seminal modernist carving by F.E. McWilliam from 1937.

British Modernism

Exquisite examples by each of the Scottish Colourists - Fergusson, Peploe, Cadell and Hunter - are included in the sale, together with impressive works by John Lavery and Jack B. Yeats.

Scottish and Irish Highlights

Powerful paintings and sculpture by leading artists of the post-war generation represent this dynamic chapter in 20th-century British art history.

The Post-War Generation

Sotheby's Talks

Modern British & Irish Art Week

The auction includes an increadible selection of works by one of Britian’s best loved artists, LS Lowry.

L. S. Lowry

London

Deputy Chairman UK, Head of Modern British & Irish Art

André Zlattinger

Director, Head of Sale, Modern British and Irish Art

Bryn Sayles

Director, Specialist, Modern British and Irish Art

Nicholas Hemming-Brown

Tamsin Golding Yee

Senior Director | Head of Sotheby's Ireland

Arabella Bishop

Pre-Sale Administrator

Poppy Wright 

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Our flagship Modern British &amp; Irish Art Evening Auction headlines Sotheby's British &amp; Irish Art week, comprising a dynamic series of sales and events celebrating the artistic landscape of Britain and Ireland from the 19th to the 21st century. The Auction brings together some of the greatest artists working in Britain and Ireland in the 20th century, with several lots emerging from long held private collections or are making their auction debuts.

Modern British and Irish Art Evening Auction