My father, John Heaton Cooper, who has died aged 73, was an insightful businessman who created a flourishing art venue in the Lake District in which to display the works of his family and others.

Shannon’s Fine Art Auctioneers will present their annual fall Fine Art Auction on Thursday, October 24th, at 6 pm Eastern time. The sale will take place live online at shannons.com, with bidding also ...