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BBC News
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Tommy Cooper's magic robe set to be auctioned in North Yorkshire
A robe worn by comedy legend Tommy Cooper during his final performance is set to go under the hammer in North Yorkshire. Cooper, who combined intentionally disastrous magic tricks with slapstick humour, donned the red silk robe for a TV performance at Her Majesty's Theatre in London on 15 April 1984. As part of the act, objects increasing in size were passed from the stage curtain through a panel in the garment, as if they were appearing by magic. The comedian suffered a heart attack on stage during the performance and was later pronounced dead at Westminster Hospital aged 63. Cooper, whose television shows attracted audiences of millions, was also known for his catchphrase "just like that".Tennants Auctioneers, in Leyburn, will be auctioning the robe on 23 July, with the item set to fetch between £4,000 and £6,000. Kegan Harrison, from Tennants, said the robe could end up fetching more than its estimate, depending on interest. One of Cooper's signature fezzes recently went for £7,000 at auction, which was double its estimated worth. "It sort of came around by chance because the vendor was on a walking tour here," Mr Harrison said."We got chatting and he asked if we would be interested in selling this item, which of course we were."The current vendor acquired the robe, created to fit the Welsh comedian's 6ft 4in (1.93m) frame, from the late magician Paul Daniels in 2003. "The staff have been very keen to see it," Mr Harrison added."We have very high hopes for it and hope it will find a good home to go to." Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Story of short-lived but thriving village art school revealed as works are auctioned
Today's Object of the Week is a collection of paintings with links to a 19th century art colony based in a North Yorkshire fishing village. A rare collection of vibrant British Impressionist paintings linked to artistic communities in North Yorkshire is to be auctioned. The artworks, related to the flourishing communities of Staithes and Fylingdales, near Whitby, will be up for sale at Tennants Auctioneers, based in Leyburn, North Yorkshire, on July 12. The collection comprises pieces by notable artists Florence Hess and her mentor, Mark Senior, which have been owned by one family since they were created. The vendor's great-grandmother, one Mrs Sykes, worked as a cook for the Hess family in Leeds in the early 20th century. Her daughter, who often accompanied her to work, became a close friend of Florence Hess. The Florence Hess painting, Picnic by the Sea, has an estimate of £7,000-10,000. Hess became a member of the Fylingdales Group based on the North Yorkshire Moors (Image: TENNANTS AUCTIONEERS) Their friendship lasted for years, with Hess gifting her friend numerous paintings on special occasions. Born in Leeds, Florence Adelina Hess (1891-1974) was a student at Leeds College of Art, where she was taught by Mark Senior (1862-1927). Senior was a leading member of the Staithes School of artists, known for their inspiration from the French Impressionists and their depiction of everyday life. The Staithes Group was formed in the picturesque North Yorkshire coastal village in 1894. The group consisted of more than 30 artists, including Gilbert Foster, Fred Jackson, and Senior, who had been working in the area since about 1880. For the next 30 years, the Yorkshire coastline became the focal point for the artists who took inspiration from the French Impressionists, painting en plein air and capturing the lives of everyday people. As Senior's most notable pupil and assistant, and having accompanied him on numerous painting trips to Staithes and the continent, the influence of Senior's free-flowing and spontaneous style is evident in Hess's own work. Hess herself became a member of the Fylingdales Group based on the North Yorkshire Moors, and in 1928, she visited the Cornish artists' colony in Mother and Child in a Sun-Drenched Garden by Florence Hess has an estimate of £4,000-6,000. Hess studied at Leeds College of Art under tutor Mark Senior (Image: TENNANTS AUCTIONEERS) Some notable pieces from the collection include Hess's 'Picnic by the Sea,' estimated to be worth between £7,000 and £10,000, and 'Mother and Child in a Sun-Drenched Garden,' valued at between £4,000 and £6,000. There are also smaller works by the artist, with estimates starting at £180. Mark Senior's work in the collection includes 'The Beach,' a piece inscribed on the reverse with "from Mark Senior to Florence Hess". The Staithes Group's success ultimately led to its downfall. There was no location large enough to hold a growing number of canvases, and the August exhibitions clashed with the Royal Academy's Summer Exhibition. Additionally, there weren't enough wealthy patrons in the North East to support the artists' ambitions. After 1907, the group disbanded, and the artists pursued individual futures. The Fred Lawson paining, titled 'October Fair, Leyburn', also featues in the auction with an estimate of £500-800 (Image: TENNANTS AUCTIONEERS) In addition to the Hess and Senior collection, a selection of Yorkshire works from the collection of Alfred A Haley of Walton, Wakefield, will also be on sale at Tennants. Haley, a wealthy mill owner, was a significant patron of Yorkshire artists, buying their work and forming friendships with many. Recommended walking The incredible story behind the ship left abandoned on the banks of the River Wear What connects Henry VIII, Daniel Defoe and a duck and to Hell's Kettles near Darlington? How did this County Durham town become an unlikely centre for swordmaking? He was also an amateur painter and honorary member of the Staithes School. Highlights from his collection include 'October Fair, Leyburn' by Fred Lawson, estimated at between £500 and £800, "Betty" by Jacob Kramer, worth between £600 and £900, and 'Wood Waggoners, Wharfedale' by Herbert Royle, estimated at between £500 and £800. All figures exclude buyers' premium.
Yahoo
15-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Previously unknown Constable work sells for £300k
A previously unknown work by one of the UK's best-known landscape painters has sold for more than £300,000 at auction, beating forecasts. The sketch by John Constable, titled Dedham Vale looking towards Langham, sold for £320,000 at a North Yorkshire auction house on Saturday, far surpassing its estimated price of £150,000-£200,000. The work, which is believed to have been painted between 1809-14, had been kept in a private family collection before being put up for sale at Tennants Auctioneers in Leyburn. Jane Tennant, director and auctioneer at Tennants, said the discovery of the painting had been a source of "great excitement" in the auction world. She said: "It's certainly exciting that it's a painting that hasn't previously been recorded in any of the Constable literature." Constable, who died aged 60 in 1837, lived and painted in the Dedham Vale on the border of Essex and Suffolk, and is known for his depictions of the surrounding landscape. He is best known for his 1821 oil painting The Hay Wain which became a sensation in the art world after winning a gold medal at the Paris Salon in 1824. Dedham Vale looking towards Langham, measuring 12in by 15in (30cm by 38cm), is thought to be the basis of Constable's oil painting Dedham Vale, which was completed in 1825 and is part of the Scottish National Gallery's permanent collection. Ms Tennant said: "Oil sketches, much like drawings, have an immediacy – a direct link to the mind and working practices of an artist." Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North. Constable sketch expected to fetch up to £200k Tennants Auctioneers
BBC News
15-03-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Previously unknown John Constable work sells for £300k at auction
A previously unknown work by one of the UK's best-known landscape painters has sold for more than £300,000 at auction, beating sketch by John Constable, titled Dedham Vale looking towards Langham, sold for £320,000 at a North Yorkshire auction house on Saturday, far surpassing its estimated price of £150,000-£200, work, which is believed to have been painted between 1809-14, had been kept in a private family collection before being put up for sale at Tennants Auctioneers in Leyburn. Jane Tennant, director and auctioneer at Tennants, said the discovery of the painting had been a source of "great excitement" in the auction world. She said: "It's certainly exciting that it's a painting that hasn't previously been recorded in any of the Constable literature."Constable, who died aged 60 in 1837, lived and painted in the Dedham Vale on the border of Essex and Suffolk, and is known for his depictions of the surrounding is best known for his 1821 oil painting The Hay Wain which became a sensation in the art world after winning a gold medal at the Paris Salon in Vale looking towards Langham, measuring 12in by 15in (30cm by 38cm), is thought to be the basis of Constable's oil painting Dedham Vale, which was completed in 1825 and is part of the Scottish National Gallery's permanent collection. Ms Tennant said: "Oil sketches, much like drawings, have an immediacy – a direct link to the mind and working practices of an artist." Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
