By Terence Ryle
If, as generally accepted, the tri-annual fine art sales at Tennants (20% buyer’s premium) can be regarded as something of a barometer of the middle market, the outlook following the autumn sale on November 18 appears rather more steady than the Brexit nervousness talked about elsewhere in the economy.
Offered during two simultaneous sales at the Leyburn rooms, the 965 lots covering the range of dealing and collecting enjoyed an 82% selling rate, bringing a total of £1.6m with successes across the board.