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Top of the Lots 2024

18 December 2024

From Ancient Rome to Modern Scotland 2024 was a thrilling ride from start to finish - welcoming buyers and sellers from across the globe to our UK and online salerooms.

Asian Art

Join Us | Sale Coordinator, Asian Art

17 December 2024

Enthusiastic about Asian art? Read on to find out more in our recent opening in our Asian Art department in London.

Islamic & Indian Art

Rare Indian Vessels Discovered In Scotland Sell for Over £75,000 In London Sale

16 December 2024

A collection of mother-of-pearl seashell vessels discovered at Penicuik Estate were sold for over £75,000 at Lyon & Turnbull’s London auction.

Private Collections

Bernard Kelly | The Quintessential Connoisseur

16 December 2024

This New Year, we are delighted to present the art collection of renowned banker and financier Bernard Kelly.

Fine Art

Scottish Women Artists Take Centre Stage in Flagship Sale

10 December 2024

The work of women artists took centre stage at our flagship Winter 2024 Scottish Paintings & Sculpture sale in Edinburgh.

Jewellery

Collecting Memories: The Magic of Charm Bracelets

2 December 2024

A one-of-a-kind item to make your staple piece of jewellery - look no further than the iconic charm bracelet.

Scottish Paintings & Sculpture

Virtual Tour | Scottish Paintings & Sculpture | December 2024

29 November 2024

Enjoy a virtual tour through our Edinburgh saleroom of our December 2024 Scottish Paintings & Sculpture auction.

Fine Art

Glasgow Girl Bessie MacNicol's 'The Veiled Hat'

22 November 2024

'The Veiled Hat' was described by the artist's biographer as ‘one of the loveliest pictures Bessie MacNicol ever painted’.

JEWELLERY

Select Jewels From the Estate of the Late Lady Penn

21 November 2024

Jewellery from the Estate of the Late Lady Prudence Penn, Lady-in-waiting to HM Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother.

Fine Art

John Maclauchlan Milne: From Dundee to the South of France

20 November 2024

John Maclauchlan Milne's French landscapes and seascapes chart his travels, from Paris to the Côte d'Azur.

Jewellery

Deadly Allure: Stephen Webster’s 'Murder She Wrote' Collection

19 November 2024

London based jeweller, Stephen Webster brings a modern approach to the good-old fashioned murder-mystery.

MODERN MADE

MODERN MADE Sees New Generation of Contemporary Craft Buyers 

13 November 2024

Our Autumn 2024 sale boasted landmark prices across collecting disciplines from post-war design to Modern British art.

Lalique

The Unique Touch of Lalique Attracts International Interest

13 November 2024

Highly-desirable cire perdue pieces and record-making inkwell's led our ever-popular Lalique auction.

Islamic & Indian Art

The Gandhi Garland

12 November 2024

This historic garland was presented and worn by Mahatma Gandhi during the Dandi March in 1930.

Five Centuries

Enjoy a Virtual Tour | Five Centuries

11 November 2024

Enjoy a virtual tour through our Edinburgh saleroom of our November 2024 Five Centuries auctions.

Fine Art

Dynamic in Colour & Composition | F.C.B. Cadell

5 November 2024

Scottish Colourist F.C.B. Cadell produced dynamic and colourful still lifes, including 'The Blue Jug'.

Watches

William Ilbery: Watches for the Asian Market

4 November 2024

This exceptionally fine, rare and important pocket watch by Ilbery, London starred in our London Watches sale.

Jewellery

Rare Natural Fancy Pink Diamond Leads London Jewellery Auction

4 November 2024

Remarkable gemstones and private collections starred in our October 2024 London Jewellery auction.

ASIAN ART

Tsai's Jade Collection from Taiwan

1 November 2024

Jade animal carvings from the collection of Mr. Sheng-Hsiung Tsai, founder of The Association of Jade Collections.

ASIAN ART

A Private London Collection of Korean Ceramics

31 October 2024

This November's auction of Fine Asian Works of Art includes an impressive Private Collection of Korean Ceramics from London.

Mall Galleries

Enjoy a Tour of the Mall Galleries | October 2024

30 October 2024

Explore our October 2024 Mall Galleries exhibition of Lalique and MODERN MADE auctions from anywhere.

WATCHES

Lieutenant Colonel William Petty: An Early Pioneer of the Wristwatch

29 October 2024

Lieutenant Colonel William Petty (1875–1963) served with distinction in three major conflicts. He first fought in the Second Boer War (1899–1902) before returning to the UK to become a schoolteacher.

Ceramics & Glass

The Maisels Collection of British Ceramics Part I

28 October 2024

We are delighted to present The Maisels Collection of British Ceramics in our November 2024 Five Centuries auction, amassed over a thirty-year period by Catriona and David Maisels.

Design: 1860 - 1945

Rare Stool by Charles Rennie Mackintosh Leads DESIGN Since 1860 Auction

24 October 2024

A stained oak Charles Rennie Mackintosh stool from Miss Cranston’s Argyle Tea Rooms smashed its pre-sale estimate to lead our £1m DESIGN Since 1860 sale.

Rhododendrons, Eigg in the Gatekeeper’s Cottage, Eigg, 1980 | Photo: Donald Wilkinson

Fine Art

To the Hebrides with Winifred Nicholson

17 October 2024

Rhododendrons, Eigg (Pink Rhododendrons) and Sound of Rum from Bay of Laig, Isle of Eigg (The Singing Sands) epitomise Winifred Nicholson’s love for Scotland and in particular the Hebridean island of Eigg.

WILLIAM ROBERTS R.A. (BRITISH 1895-1980) § | ENNUI, 1972

MODERN BRITISH ART

William Roberts' 'Ennui'

17 October 2024

Ennui of 1972 by William Roberts reveals the confident and monumental treatment of a scene of outdoor leisure, full of human activity and infused with humour, which characterised his work of the decade.

CONTEMPORARY CRAFT

Collecting Contemporary Craft: Selected Works From “A Private Aficionado”

16 October 2024

The importance of collectors in supporting contemporary craft and emerging makers has been critical in fostering new talent and encouraging new makers, especially in financially stringent times.

DESIGN Since 1860

Enjoy a Virtual Tour | DESIGN Since 1860

11 October 2024

Go on a virtual tour of our 16 & 17 October 2024 DESIGN Since 1860 Featuring an Aesthetic Interior: The Contents of a London Apartment auction, taking place live in Edinburgh & online.

LALIQUE

The Desk Ware Designs of René Lalique

10 October 2024

René Lalique enjoyed significant commercial success in selling glass desk wares. The items were not particularly necessary in terms of functionality but they were fashionable in the early decades of the 20th century and sold well.

Gaetano Pesce at the Triennale - Mondadori Portfolio - Bridgeman Images

Modern Design

Gaetano Pesce: Breaking the Mould

10 October 2024

Known for his innovative vision and radical designs, Gaetano Pesce had a significant influence on the history of contemporary design. As an architect, artist and designer, Pesce’s work challenged the boundaries between these disciplines.

Design

The New Sculpture Movement

7 October 2024

New Sculpture was an English artistic movement of the late 19th century, reacting against the stagnant sculptural scene of Victorian Britain, christened ‘The New Sculpture’ in Edmund Gosse’s 1894 Art Journal article.

Jacobite Works of Art

The Four Peers Ring

7 October 2024

Originally sold in our inaugural 2015 Jacobite, Stuart & Scottish Applied Arts auction Graham of Airth Four Peers Ring still ranks among the most important pieces of Jacobite works of art sold.

Jewellery

Jewellery from the Private Collection of the Former First Lady of Haiti Yolette Leconte Magloire

4 October 2024

We are honoured to present Jewellery from the Private Collection of the Former First Lady of Haiti Yolette Leconte Magloire this October in our London Jewellery auction.

Design

An Aesthetic Interior: The Contents of a London Apartment

3 October 2024

We are proud to present An Aesthetic Interior: The Contents of a London Apartment, a fine collection of works of art held in an exquisite interior within a magnificent London apartment designed by Richard Norman Shaw.

Fine Art

Sir John Lavery's Tennis Painting Serves an Ace, Leading A Taste for Art : Selected Works from the Paisley Art Institute Collection

27 September 2024

This September we will offer a selection of paintings by leading Scottish and European artists on behalf of the Paisley Art Institute as a major part of an ongoing effort to secure the future of the organisation.

Fine Art

Works From the Estate of William McCance

26 September 2024

The Art Edit is delighted to present paintings, drawings and prints by William McCance and his circle. All works come from the Artist’s Estate and have never before appeared on the market.

DESIGN

From Gallé to Tiffany: Celebrating Art Nouveau Glass

26 September 2024

It is impossible to talk about the Art Nouveau movement without mentioning glass. The versatility of the medium lent itself to being worked hot or cold & in a wide variety of techniques, the perfect vehicle for expressing creativity & meaning.

Fine Art

Enjoy a Virtual Tour | A Taste for Art

23 September 2024

Go on a virtual tour around our Broughton Place saleroom of the 26 September 'A Taste for Art : Selected Works from the Paisley Art Institute Collection' auction.

Fine Art

Sir James Guthrie | A Guiding Spirit Among the Glasgow Boys

16 September 2024

Guthrie was 'an artist, in an age of much incompetent manufacture, evident from his sensitiveness to colour, his pleasure in recording that which seems to him beautiful, without thought for those who should or should not be of like conviction.'

Fine Art

Sir John Lavery | Capturing A Moment On Canvas

13 September 2024

John Lavery was a master of capturing the essence of a moment on canvas, this September, A Taste for Art : Selected Works from the Paisley Art Institute Collection presents four major paintings by this turn-of-the-century art titan.

Fine Art

Watch | A Taste for Art Selected Works from the Paisley Art Institute Collection

8 September 2024

Join Associate Director & Head of Business Development James McNaught as he discusses the 26 September auction - A Taste for Art : Selected Works from the Paisley Art Institute Collection.

BOOKS & MANUSCRIPTS

Of Kings, Queens and Conflict; or, What’s in a Signature?

7 September 2024

Seeking to extricate himself from the sway of Rome and to expedite his divorce from Catherine of Aragon, Henry VIII declared famously in his 1533 Act in Restraint of Appeals that ‘this realm of England is an empire, entire of itself’.

FREEMAN'S | HINDMAN

Freeman's | Hindman Present The Eye (Autumn/Winter 2024)

6 September 2024

Our sister auction house, Freeman's | Hindman, are delighted to present their Autumn/Winter 2024 edition of The Eye, featuring notable successes, forthcoming sales and articles on Pablo Picasso, Coloured Diamonds, American Impressionism & more.

PRIVATE COLLECTION

The Library of a Scottish Gentleman

5 September 2024

Lyon & Turnbull are delighted to present The Library of a Scottish Gentleman, providing an engrossing cross-section of book-collecting tastes at the turn of the 20th century.

Valuations

The Importance of Collections Management

3 September 2024

Join Sarah Capes, Director of Talbot Capes Fine Art Management, as she discusses the importance of collections management.

Passing on Wealth to the Next Generation

Valuations

Working in Auction Valuations

2 September 2024

Katie Hannah shares how her impressive range of experience in auction houses around the UK have led her to be in the optimal position to give the best possible advice and service to her clients.

BOOKS & MANUSCRIPTS

The "Kilmarnock Burns"

2 September 2024

Nearly 240 years after the publication of the 1786 “Kilmarnock Edition”, over 2000 editions of Robert Burns' poems and songs have been published.

Fine Art

Sir Edward Burne-Jones' Portraits of the Lewis Family

30 August 2024

Join Head of Fine Art Nick Curnow and Associate Specialist Chantal de Prez as they discuss Sir Edward Burne-Jones' wonderful portraits of Katie Lewis and her mother Lady Elizabeth Lewis featuring in our 04 & 05 September Five Centuries auction.

European Art

The Arcadian Vision of Camille Corot

27 August 2024

We are delighted to present Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot's Le Cours d’Eau Sous Les Arbres in our September 2024 Five Centuries auction.

Fine Art

Enjoy a Virtual Tour | Contemporary Art // Prints & Multiples | Summer 2024

9 August 2024

Enjoy a virtual tour through our Edinburgh saleroom of our 13 August Contemporary Art and Prints & Multiples auctions.

Private Collection

The Private Collection of David Hutcheson | Supporting St. Mary's Music School

6 August 2024

David Hutcheson (1932-2023) always had an eye for quality and design. His collection will now be offered across a range of specialist auctions this season, all to the benefit of St Mary's School in Edinburgh.

FINE ART

The Promotion of a Taste for Art : An Introduction to the Paisley Art Institute Collection

3 August 2024

Senior Specialist, Alice Strang, as she looks at the history of the Paisley Art Institute (PAI) reflected in the selected works on offer in A Taste for Art : Selected Works from The Paisley Art Institute Collection on 26th September 2024.

Jewellery

The Famous Abernethy Pearl

1 August 2024

The largest Scottish river pearl found in living history, the Abernethy Pearl is a remarkably perfect example, found in 1967 by William (Bill) Abernethy.

ERIC RAVILIOUS (BRITISH 1903-1942) SUBMARINES: DIFFERENT ASPECTS OF SUBMARINES - 1940-41

Prints & Multiples

Submarines by Eric Ravilious

24 July 2024

We are delighted to be offering five of Eric Ravilious’ 'Submarines' lithographs, an important and rare strand of the artist's oeuvre.

Contemporary Craft

Five Craftspeople to Know in 2024

5 July 2024

The market for Contemporary Craft is experiencing a renaissance at present, with works achieving record prices and becoming highly coveted.

Fine Art

The Carefully Choreographed Chaos of Ken Currie

3 July 2024

Ken Currie's ‘The Cripples’ (1984) and ‘The Embattled City’, offered in our 13 August auction of Contemporary Art, are complex, theatrical compositions.

GRADUATE SHOWCASE AWARD

2025 Graduate Showcase Exhibition

1 July 2024

We are delighted to present our 2024 Graduate Showcase Award Winner Laura Jane Hegarty. Laura Jane will present an exhibition of works during the viewing of our August 2025 Contemporary Art and Prints & Multiples auctions.

Fine Art

Curator's Picks: The Art Edit

24 June 2024

Join artist and curator, Siobhan McLaughlin, as she shares her 'top picks' from tomorrow's auction.

Fine Art

Buying Art at Auction For Your Home: Tips & Tricks from The Art Edit

20 June 2024

Auction art can be an easy and affordable way to add personality to your interior, while also incorporating pictures by established artists into your collection.

SCOTTISH ART

Scottish Colourists Lead Stellar Scottish Paintings Auction to Over £2.45m

12 June 2024

Vibrant works by the Scottish Colourists lead our recent Scottish Paintings & Sculpture on 06 June 2024 to a total of £2.45m. Confirming our position as international market leaders for dedicated Scottish art auctions.

Posters

The Zoo by Underground: A Private Collection of Rare London Underground Posters

5 June 2024

From 18 to 28 June 2024, we are delighted to present, in partnership with Vintage Poster specialists Tomkinson Churcher, an exhibition of eight London Zoo posters, created at the peak of London Underground’s most creative and progressive period. 

Jewellery

Welcoming Sarah Duncan, Head of Jewellery, London

4 June 2024

We are delighted to welcome Jewellery specialist Sarah Duncan GG as our Head of Jewellery in London.

Fine Art

Enjoy a Virtual Tour | Scottish Paintings & Sculpture ft. J.D. Fergusson at 150

3 June 2024

Take a virtual walk through our Edinburgh saleroom of our 06 June Scottish Paintings & Sculpture ft. J.D. Fergusson at 150 auction and explore the fine selection of works by the stars of the Scottish Art world.

Property from the Aline Elwes McDonnell Trust

FREEMAN'S | HINDMAN

European Art & Antiques From the Property of the Aline Elwes McDonnell Trust

28 May 2024

Our sister auction house Freeman's | Hindman will bring Property from the Aline Elwes McDonnell Trust to auction on 21 June 2024.

Photographs

Photographs of Scottish Life Formerly Owned by the Late Murray Mackinnon

28 May 2024

The 85 photography lots originally collected by Murray Mackinnon, presented in our rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Photographs auction on the 19th June, comprise one of the finest groups of photographs that we have ever offered at auction.

Books & Manuscripts

A.A. Milne: About a Bear

27 May 2024

In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the publication of When We Were Very Young, we are delighted to present a complete deluxe set of the Pooh books, each being one of a limited edition signed by both A. A. Milne and E. H. Shepard.

Books & Manuscripts

Journalist, Author, Soldier, Spy?

27 May 2024

One of the highlights of our forthcoming Rare Books sale is a copy of Ian Fleming’s Casino Royale, inscribed by Fleming to his fellow newspaperman Ion Smeaton Munro.

Islamic & Indian Art

Indian Paintings from the Collection of William & Mildred Archer

24 May 2024

In June 2024, we were delighted to present a selection of important and rare works from the collection of leading 20th century scholars of Indian paintings William and Mildred Archer in our inaugural auction of Islamic & Indian Art.

Scottish Paintings & Sculpture

Edward Atkinson Hornel: Enchanted by Japan

21 May 2024

We are delighted to present E.A. Hornel's A Japanese Tea Garden in our Scottish Paintings & Sculpture auction - a beautiful and rare painting from Hornel’s landmark trip to Japan in 1893-94.

Books & Manuscripts

The Rare 'Harry Potter' First Editions

20 May 2024

Few books have inspired the imaginations like J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series. We were delighted to present first edition, first impression copies of the first three works in our upcoming Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Photographs sale.

S.J. Peploe 'Still Life with Fruit and Flowers'

Scottish Paintings & Sculpture

S. J. Peploe’s Still Life Paintings of the 1920s

20 May 2024

'Still Life with Fruit and Flowers' is an exceptional painting presented in our June 2024 Scottish Paintings & Sculpture auction.

Graduate Showcase Award

2024 Graduate Showcase Exhibition

16 May 2024

We are delighted to present our 2023 Graduate Showcase Award Winner Lizzie Henson. Lizzie will present an exhibition of works during the viewing of our forthcoming Contemporary Art and Prints & multiples auctions.

Lalique

Review: The Art of Lalique | A Talk With Joy McCall

15 May 2024

As part of London Craft Week 2024, Joy McCall was joined in conversation with Lalique UK Managing Director Frederick Fischer, to discuss the Art of Lalique and its contemporary fine art collaborations. Here are Joy's reflections on the event.

SCOTTISH PAINTINGS & SCULPTURE

A Scottish Colourist at 150: John Duncan Fergusson

13 May 2024

2024 marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of John Duncan Fergusson. In celebration of the anniversary, we are delighted to be offering a group of works on paper, selected paintings and sculptures by this remarkable artist.

FIVE CENTURIES

Enjoy a Virtual Tour | Five Centuries | May 2024

10 May 2024

Go on a virtual tour through our Edinburgh saleroom of our 15 & 16 May Five Centuries auctions featuring an enticing selection of furniture, paintings and works of art.

FIVE CENTURIES

Our Favourite Things | May 2024

9 May 2024

Ahead of our two-day May 2024 Five Centuries auction, our team has selected a few of their favourite things, highlighting some of the intriguing pieces that will feature in our forthcoming auction.

ALAN DAVIE - OPUS O.567A PAN'S CASTLE N°1 - OCTOBER 1965

Fine Art

Popular Names Lead Contemporary Art and Prints & Multiples Sales

7 May 2024

Iconic British names and renown European artists commanded strong prices in our Edinburgh Contemporary Art and Prints & Multiples auctions this Spring.

George Forrest outside the China Inland Mission Moongate in Dali, taken around 1905. Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Asian Art

The George Forrest Collection of Chinese Bronzes

1 May 2024

An important Scottish botanist born from Falkirk, George Forrest embarked on an expedition to China’s then-remote southwestern province of Yunnan in 1904 in search of plants new to horticulture in Europe.

'CHILONG AND BAT' RUYI SCEPTRE QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

Asian Art

Ruyi Sceptres

30 April 2024

Ruyi sceptres, by definition, are highly auspicious objects favoured for their shape and ornamentation which represent the propitious expression ‘as you wish’.

Mall Galleries

Private Collections Lead the Way in April Mall Galleries Auctions

29 April 2024

FIVE CENTURIES

Curated: The John Butterworth Collection

29 April 2024

We are delighted to be able to offer a fine selection of lots, all hand- picked by John and a testament to his years of experience and ability to spot a ‘good thing'.

FIVE CENTURIES

Property from the Estate of the Late Robert Bogdan

29 April 2024

The late Robert ‘Robbie’ Bogdan was known for his kindness, hospitality and boundless enthusiasm. Following Robbie's sad passing, we are honoured to offer a selection of furniture and works of art for sale to new owners so that their story continues.

Fine Art

Enjoy a Virtual Tour | Contemporary Art // Prints & Multiples | Spring 2024

26 April 2024

Enjoy a virtual tour through our Edinburgh saleroom of our 30 April 2024 Contemporary Art and 30 May Prints & Multiples auctions.

Mall Galleries

Enjoy a Tour of the Mall Galleries | April 2024

25 April 2024

Explore our April 2024 Mall Galleries exhibition of Lalique and MODERN MADE auctions from anywhere.

Fine Art

The Artist’s Folio

24 April 2024

The creative instinct in an artist is often accompanied by a desire for freedom and experimentation. For this reason, many artists like to try working in different formats and within specific configurations and limitations.

Lucie and John Aldridge in Place House, Great Bardfield, 1955

MODERN MADE

A Great Bardfield Couple: John and Lucie Aldridge

19 April 2024

John Aldridge met Lucie Brown (née Saunders) in London in the early 1930s. Having studied at Corpus Christi College, University of Oxford, the self-taught Aldridge was emerging as an artist of promise in the capital’s art scene.

MODERN MADE

Howard Hodgkin: Printmaker

18 April 2024

Howard Hodgkin’s prints are singularly vibrant, evocative and expressive. It is difficult to draw parallels between the artist and his printmaking contemporaries; Hodgkin carved his own path.

Contemporary Art

The New Glasgow Boys

17 April 2024

Steven Campbell, Ken Currie, Peter Howson and Adrian Wiszniewski became known as the ‘New Glasgow Boys’. While their artistic output was not homogenous, they all shared an interest in figurative painting.

MODERN MADE

The Steve Allison Collection

17 April 2024

We are honoured to offer the collection of the late photographer and graphic designer Steve Allison in our forthcoming MODERN MADE: Modern, Post-War & Contemporary Art, Design, Craft and Studio Ceramics sale

Fine Art

Selected Works from Edinburgh Printmakers

16 April 2024

We are delighted to be closing out our 01 May Prints & Multiples auction with a group of selected works from the Edinburgh Printmakers archive.

WILLIAM JOHNSTONE O.B.E. (SCOTTISH 1897-1981) § METAMORPHOSIS - C.1970-73

Fine Art

William Johnstone & the “Scottish Renaissance”

12 April 2024

William Johnstone was pivotal within the conception of the “Scottish Renaissance”. We are delighted to present a selection of fine examples by Johnstone in our 30 April Contemporary Art auction.

Jessie M. King ‘L’Evangile de L’Enfance’

DESIGN Since 1860

The Remarkable Work of Jessie M. King

9 April 2024

Glasgow Girl Jessie Marion King was known for her distinct Art Nouveau style. This April, we are delighted to present an enticing selection of work by King in our DESIGN Since 1860 auction.

LAURENCE BRODERICK M.R.B.S. F.R.S.A. (BRITISH 1935-) § MAQUETTE FOR 'THE BULL', BULLRING BIRMINGHAM, 2003

MODERN MADE

Shaping The Natural World: Works From the Studio of Laurence Broderick

8 April 2024

An exceptional collection of works from the studio of Laurence Broderick is to be offered in our Spring 2024 MODERN MADE auction and is testament to the artist's enduring commitment to the natural world.

MODERN MADE

A Window Onto Another World: Sir Brian Clarke & The Plumb Windows

8 April 2024

British artist Sir Brian Clarke (b.1953) is widely considered the most important artist working in stained glass today.

CHARLES RENNIE MACKINTOSH - GRASS HYACINTHE

Design: 1860 - 1945

Mackintosh's Botanical Studies

4 April 2024

The spectacular series of Walberswick watercolour studies marks an interesting point in Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s career. These careful, naturalistic renderings are captivating in their simple beauty.

Fine Art

Zao Wou-Ki | The Breath of Life

2 April 2024

The paintings 25.1.67 and 1.3.67, by Zao Wou-Ki, to be offered in our April 2024 edition of MODERN MADE are intimate in scale yet majestic in scope.

Lalique

Lalique & Jewellery

2 April 2024

René Lalique is regarded as the leading Art Nouveau jeweller and was recognised as such during his lifetime. In designing jewellery René Lalique was creating works of art. He was the inventor of modern jewellery.

Buying Diamonds at Auction | A Guide to the Four Cs

JEWELLERY

The Four Cs: A Guide to Diamond Buying

1 April 2024

Buying diamonds at auction can be daunting, but by following a few simple guidelines, coupled with our specialist advice, it can be an enjoyable experience.

Watches

The Rolex Gabus

1 April 2024

One of only 11 other examples of Rolex Ref.8206 to have appeared publicly at auction since 1992, this April, our Select Jewellery & Watches auction will feature an 18k pink gold Precision ‘Gabus’.

Antiquities

Roman Busts Bring Sensational £1.7 Million

27 March 2024

Three Roman Busts from the renowned Cobham Hall Collection bring a sensational £1.7M at our inaugural Classical Art Sale

Mall Galleries

Join Us in London | Fine Art & Design Viewing Staff

26 March 2024

Passionate about fine art and design? Join our team in London! We are currently seeking art & design enthusiasts to join our team as Casual, Viewing Assistants.

PRIVATE COLLECTIONS

Enjoy a Virtual Tour | Home & Heritage: Property from Three Historic Houses

20 March 2024

Go on a virtual tour of our March 2024 Home & Heritage auction featuring furniture, paintings and works of art from fascinating historic homes, including the Georgian Penicuik House and the Aberdeenshire castle Towie Barclay.

Watches

Welcoming Charles Tearle, Head of Watches

19 March 2024

We are delighted to welcome international watch specialist, Charles Tearle, to our team. Bringing with him over 30 years’ experience in the global watch market, Charles will be developing a range of specialist watch auctions across the UK.

Antiquities

Historic Provenance

19 March 2024

Our inaugural auction of Classic Ancient Art presents a fine range of ancient works of art and sculpture from a number of private collections.

PRIVATE COLLECTIONS

Select Property from Towie Barclay Castle

12 March 2024

The Ellington family have been custodians of Towie Barclay for over 50 years. As Towie Barclay begins a new chapter in its history, the time has come for the selected contents of the property to be offered for sale.

Private Collections

Select Property from Penicuik House, Midlothian

11 March 2024

Penicuik Estate has been owned by the Clerk family since the middle of the 17th century. The family has now decided to offer some of the furniture and works of art for sale, with many pieces having been in the family for two and a half centuries.

Asian Art

Asian Art Spring Internship (Applications Closed)

6 March 2024

Enthusiastic about Asian Art? We are delighted to be offering an internship for our Fine Asian Works of Art sale this Spring.

Antiquities

The Cobham Hall Ancient Roman Busts

4 March 2024

Presenting three impressive Roman busts, including two over-life-size portraits of Roman empresses, which possess a storied collection history. Markedly for their having resided in the famed Cobham Hall collection.

Jewellery

Berlin Ironwork Jewellery

4 March 2024

Originally designed for mourning, Berlin Ironworks jewellery transitioned to symbols of patriotism, growing in popularity to cover the greater European market.

Antiquities

The White Saccos Painter

3 March 2024

Exceptional in both their quality & rarity, this pair of Apulian volute kraters are attributed to the White Saccos Painter. In the words of Trendall, they feature perhaps the most elaborate naiskos scenes from the entirety of ancient Apulian pottery.

Jewellery

The History of The Jewellery Box

1 March 2024

Caskets, cases, cabinets, chests, boxes, and bags - the history of vessels denoted to the very specific and seemingly luxurious purpose of holding one's precious jewels has been around since Antiquity.

Freeman's | Hindman

Freeman's | Hindman Presents: What Do You See? The Collection of Sidney Rothberg

27 February 2024

Our sister saleroom in the USA, Freeman's | Hindman is proud to announce their upcoming sale of the Collection of Sidney Rothberg, taking place on 27 & 28 February 2024.

Valuations

Looking to London with Head of Business Development, James McNaught

26 February 2024

Join our Head of Business Development James McNaught as he discusses developing Lyon & Turnbull's relationships across the UK, looking to the exciting events coming up at our London gallery.

FINE PAIR OF INSCRIBED BLUE AND WHITE TEA TRAYS

Valuations

Asian Works of Art Living in the West

22 February 2024

Our Asian Art Department is dedicated to lifting the mystery shrouding Asian Art - introducing outstanding British private collections of Asian works of art to the buoyant international Asian art market.

FIVE CENTURIES

Our Favourite Things | February 2024

20 February 2024

Ahead of our two-day February 2024 Five Centuries auction, our team selected a few of their favourite things, highlighting some of the intriguing pieces that featured.

Fine Art

Celebrating a Scottish Colourist: John Duncan Fergusson at 150

19 February 2024

This Spring we are marking the 150th anniversary of the birth of Scottish Colourist John Duncan Fergusson with a touring exhibition of his work. Organised In partnership with The Fleming Collection.

PROFESSIONAL VALUATION SERVICES

HMRC & Your Family Legacy

16 February 2024

Annis Lampard, partner at Deloitte, leads the team within Deloitte Tax Controversy focusing on wealthy families, their trusts, investments, family offices and businesses. Here Annis share her insights into managing accounts with HMCR.

Lalique

Organic Designs Capture the Imagination | A Review of Nature Inspired: Private Collection of Lalique

9 February 2024

Attracting bidders from across the globe, Nature Inspired: A Private Collection of Lalique exceeded its top estimate at £557,000, achieving an impressive 94% sold.

THE ART EDIT

The Art Edit: Specialist’s Selection

7 February 2024

Join Head of Sale Chantal de Prez as she discusses her personal highlights from the forthcoming auction ‘The Art Edit’.

FIVE CENTURIES

The Selected Contents of Great House, Dedham, Essex

1 February 2024

In the picturesque village of Dedham sits Great House, positioned on the High Street near the 15th century St Mary’s Church. Dedham brings to mind the bucolic, romantic landscapes painted by John Constable.

BOOKS & MANUSCRIPTS

The Library of Dr Andrew G. Fraser MD FSA Scot (1937-2020)

25 January 2024

Lyon & Turnbull are delighted to present the Library of Dr Andrew G. Fraser MD FSA Scot (1937-2020), distinguished microbiologist, architectural historian, and leading figure in the conservation movement.

BOOKS & MANUSCRIPTS

Spies, Witches & The Weather

25 January 2024

A letter written by James VI and I in the autumn 1589 while waiting anxiously for news of his bride is one of the highlights of Lyon & Turnbull’s Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Photographs sale on 07 February 2024.

Lalique

The Work of Suzanne Lalique

16 January 2024

Born in 1892 to René Lalique and Alice Ledru, Suzanne Lalique, like her father, was inspired by nature. Join Senior Specialist Joy McCall as she discusses the work of Suzanne and her contributions to glass design.

Nao Matsunaga (Japanese 1980-) | The Illusion of Reflection 2, 2016 Sold for £3,276

Design

Five Contemporary Designers To Know Now

15 January 2024

Join Matthew Yeats as he takes a closer look at some of the contemporary makers who are working right now that we are very excited about!

DESIGN

Wemyss Ware: The Decorators & Their Marks

9 January 2024

The decorators of Wemyss Ware at Robert Heron & Sons rarely signed their work, however it is possible to identify some of them through works that were signed, and from handwriting found in the job books.

Fine Art

Enjoy a Virtual Tour | Contemporary Art // Prints & Multiples

5 January 2024

Enjoy a virtual tour through our Edinburgh saleroom of our January 2024 Contemporary Art // Prints & Multiples auctions.

Vintage Posters

Collectors Hit the Slopes for the Annual Ski Sale

5 January 2024

Gaze upon a winter wonderland in this year's Ski Sale. The auction of original winter sports posters features over 80 lots promoting Alpine hotspots such as Davos, Zermatt, St Moritz, Chamonix and Val d'Isere.

Fine Art

The Work of Alasdair Gray

4 January 2024

Alasdair Gray was a Scottish writer and artist, described by The Guardian as ‘the father figure of the renaissance in Scottish literature and art which began in the penultimate decade of the 20th century.’

Fine Art

What is Optical Art?

3 January 2024

Op Art originated in the 1930s as a natural development to modernist art movements. Owing to its mass cultural appeal, it enjoyed immense popularity in the mid-60s and came to define the psychedelic imagery of the decade.

Design

The George Bellamy Collection of Scottish Wemyss Ware

3 January 2024

A legendary collector of Scottish Wemyss Ware, George Bellamy's collection is one of the finest ever to come to market, with many rare and exceptionally painted examples.

Year Review

A Look Back at 2023

20 December 2023

2023 was a year of exceptional works of art, design jewellery and antiques, exciting events, impressive private collections and new world auction records.

Fine Art

Scottish Art Enjoys Moment in the Sun

13 December 2023

Bidders were transported to the south of France by way of the Scottish Colourists at Lyon & Turnbull on 07 December.

Welcome to our New Website

12 December 2023

A quick guide to our latest updates

Rare Books

The Stevenson Collection: 1772 - 1971

12 December 2023

From the birth of Robert Stevenson to the Death of D. Alan Stevenson, the Stevenson collection encompasses 200 years of provenance from one of Scotland’s best-known families.

SCOTTISH PAINTINGS & SCULPTURE

Enjoy a Virtual Tour

1 December 2023

Enjoy a virtual tour through our Edinburgh saleroom of our December 2023 Scottish Paintings & Sculpture auction.

Fine Art

F.C.B. Cadell's 'Cassis, le Port'

27 November 2023

Unseen in public since it was acquired by a private collector in Glasgow between the wars, Cassis, le Port, by the Scottish Colourist F. C. B. Cadell, captures the vibrancy of one of the south of France’s most beautiful waterfronts.

FINE ART

Allan Ramsay: Portraitist to the King

20 November 2023

Allan Ramsay played an instrumental role in cultivating a national identity for British art. Discover more about the 18th century renowned artist & works featured in our recent sale.

FINE ART

'Still Life with Tulips' by S. J. Peploe

14 November 2023

Still Life with Tulips is a remarkable painting by Samuel John Peploe, in which he brought to bear the Edwardian sophistication of the work with which he made his professional name in turn-of-the-century Edinburgh.

FINE ART

A Scottish Colourist at Home & Abroad

13 November 2023

George Leslie Hunter, along with his fellow Scottish Colourists F. C. B. Cadell, J. D. Fergusson and S. J. Peploe, enjoyed a studio-based practice enriched by the stimulus of regular travel.

FIVE CENTURIES

Our Favourite Things | November 2023

9 November 2023

Ahead of our two-day November 2023 Five Centuries auction, our team selected a few of their favourite things, highlighting some of the intriguing pieces that featured.

Design: 1860 - 1945

Charles Rennie Mackintosh Artworks Soar

1 November 2023

Mackintosh artworks given to a friend of the Glasgow Artist smashed expectations in our October 2023 DESIGN Since 1860 auction.

Asian Art

Scholar’s Aesthetics: Dr Kenneth P. Lawley’s Collection

31 October 2023

Dr Kenneth P. Lawley's journey as a collector started in the mid-1960s with Chinese monochrome wares and Korean early pottery. We were delighted to present his fine collection of Chinese, Japanese, Korean & Southeast Asian Arts.

FIVE CENTURIES

The Cassencarie House Collection

29 October 2023

After almost 150 years within the Henryson-Caird family, Cassencarie House is changing hands. We were pleased to offer the Cassencarie House collection to new owners in our November 2023 Five Centuries auction.

Mall Galleries

Enjoy a Tour of the Mall Galleries

22 October 2023

Explore our October 2023 Mall Galleries exhibition of Lalique, Avant Garde and MORDERN MADE auctions from anywhere.

FINE ART

From the Outside In: Queer Art in Britain

20 October 2023

We celebrate Queer British Art by taking a look at the artists who pushed boundaries, including Roy de Maistre, Keith Vaughan & Cedric Morris.

LALIQUE

What is Cire Perdue?

2 October 2023

Lalique's cire perdue works are rare, the majority of objects were one-offs and no other version was conceived. Their special qualities appeal to a connoisseur market.

Leibniz, Gottfried Wilhelm (1646-1716) Autograph letter signed to William Wotton, Hanover, 25th April 1702 Sold for £17,640

BOOKS & MANUSCRIPTS

Leibniz & The European Enlightenment

19 September 2023

A rare autograph letter from Leibniz was offered for sale in our September 2023 auction of Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Photographs - a fascinating survival from this age of polymaths.

VALUATIONS

Head of Business Development: James McNaught

18 September 2023

We are delighted to announce that Head of Glasgow & the West James McNaught has become Head of Business Development for Lyon & Turnbull.

HANDBAGS & ACCESSORIES

A Guide to Buying Handbags at Auction

4 September 2023

Our experts share their top tips for buying handbags at auction; from attending viewings to requesting conditions reports. Browse our guide now.

Silver & Objets de Vertu

Scottish Communion Silver

16 August 2023

Following the Scottish Reformation in the 16th Century, communion plate in Scotland changed significantly.

PROFESSIONAL VALUATION SERVICES

On Not Judging a Book by its Cover…

8 August 2023

Assistant Head of Department for Rare Books, Manuscripts & Maps Cathy Marsden discusses the discovery of rare works in unexpected places.

Watches

Fears, Christopher Ward and the British Watch Industry

7 August 2023

The Fears x Christopher Ward: Alliance 01. was released in January 2023, and has already caught the eye of the Lyon & Turnbull Watch Department. Read on as Sarah Fergusson discusses a remarkable new addition.

BOOKS & MANUSCRIPTS

A New Chapter for Lyon & Turnbull's Rare Book's Department

11 July 2023

After 17 years heading up the Rare Books, Maps, Manuscripts & Photographs department at Lyon & Turnbull, Simon Vickers has retired from his full-time position to become a consultant. He has passed the baton to his colleague of 10 years Cathy Marsden.

BOOKS & MANUSCRIPTS

Travel Captures the Imagination in Rare Books Auction

22 June 2023

In June 2023’s Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Photographs auction, travel was a clear winner with several of the top lots originating far overseas.

The Duke and Duchess of Windsor: A Unique Archive

Rare Books, Manuscripts & Maps

The Duke of Windsor & Wallis Simpson: A Unique Archive

21 June 2023

A unique archive relating to the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Edward and Wallis Simpson.

Fine Art

On My Wall | June 2023

20 June 2023

From Old Masters to contemporary makers, and from up-and-coming names to stars of Scottish and international art, our Paintings & Works on Paper auctions offers the opportunity to begin - or develop - your collecting journey.

Rare Books

The Balfour Album

13 June 2023

A major album of watercolours by one of the leading practitioners of ‘Company School’ painting for European patrons in 19th-century India, The Balfour Album by Shaykh Muhammad Amir of Karraya.

2022 Graduate Showcase Award Lucy Mulholland

NEWS

2022 Graduate Showcase Exhibition

12 June 2023

Meet the winner of our 2022 Graduate Showcase award, Lucy Mulholland, who exhibited her work as part of our recent Contemporary & Post-War Art sale.

Fine Art

Iona: An Island of Inspiration

8 June 2023

Cadell introduced Peploe to the Hebridean island of Iona, off Scotland’s west coast, in 1920 and they returned there most summers for the rest of their lives.

JOHN DUNCAN FERGUSSON R.B.A. (SCOTTISH 1874-1961) | KELVIN VALLEY | Sold for £21,420*

Fine Art

Fergusson, Morris and the Arnotts

8 June 2023

John Duncan Fergusson and Margaret Morris first met Martha Lawrence Grant (1916-96) when the latter attended Morris’s dance classes in Glasgow in the 1930s. She became a vital figure in Margaret Morris Movement.

Fine Art

Confident Cadell Leads Scottish Paintings to £1.73million Total

8 June 2023

Still life by Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell (1883-1937) soared to a sensational £400,200 in our summer auction of Scottish Paintings & Sculpture. The June 2023 sale posted a market-leading total of over £1.73 million.

Fine Art

James McBey: A Man of Many Talents

7 June 2023

James McBey was a remarkable man whose talent, industriousness and commercial sense liberated him from the confines of a difficult early life.

Design

What's on This Summer | Design Exhibitions 2023

5 June 2023

Join Junior Specialist Matthew Yeats as he shared a few of the exciting Design exhibitions happening around the globe in Summer 2023.

BOOKS & MANUSCRIPTS

A Library of British Pottery & Porcelain

1 June 2023

In June 2023, our Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Photographs auction included the British pottery and porcelain library of a well-known Scottish collector.

Asian Art

Chinese Export Wallpapers

16 May 2023

Playing an important role in European interior decoration during the late 17th & 18th centuries, Chinese export wallpapers arrived in Europe & marked an astonishing change of taste in grand houses.

Silver & Objets de Vertu

A Private Collection of Seals: Highlights from The Matrix Collection

10 May 2023

Collected for their historical interest as well as their beauty, the Matrix Collection has been carefully compiled by the late Mr David Morris.

Design

Watch | The Ann Sutton Collection

26 April 2023

Watch Head of Sale Philip Smith as he shares some of the wonderful works from the Collection of Ann Sutton O.B.E. that featured in our April 2023 MODERN MADE auction, and read on below as Professor Richard Howells discusses the work of Ann Sutton.

Fine Art

Gyula Batthyány’s 'At the Races'

25 April 2023

A shimmering expression of Gyula Batthyány's unique position, 'At the Races' is an enigmatic and mysterious painting of both an insider and outsider perspective.

AMEDEO MODIGLIANI (ITALIAN, 1884-1920) | HEAD OF A GIRL | Sold for £50,200*

Fine Art

Amedeo Modigliani's 'Head of a Girl'

20 April 2023

Both a contemporary Parisian ‘kiki’ and mysterious goddess, Modigliani’s Head of a Girl captures the ‘modernist primitivism’ that was all the rage in European painting at the time.

Jewellery

The Enduring Appeal of Art Deco Jewellery

29 March 2023

The end of the First World War heralded a distancing from the fashions and traditions of the Edwardian and Belle Époque eras. In this rapidly changing environment, the Art Deco design movement emerged.

Watches

The Rolex GMT Master

22 March 2023

Discover the iconic Rolex GMT Master, looking at the 6542 model dating to 1957 that achieved £25,000* in our 30 March Select Jewellery & Watches auction.

Watches

The Rising Star of Cartier

16 March 2023

With a focus on the pre-owned market, it can be easy for a watch auction specialist to lose sight of the current market. Here, we look at the importance of always keeping an eye on new releases.

Silver & Objets de Vertu

Elkington & Electrotypes

28 February 2023

Elkington & Co. created innovative electroplate masterpieces in the Victorian era and were at the forefront of developments of electro-metallurgy.

BOXED COLLECTION OF GRAND TOUR PLASTER INTAGLIOS | LATE 19TH/ EARLY 20TH CENTURY | Sold for £1,197

Sculpture & Works of Art

Souvenirs of The Grand Tour

22 February 2023

Rare Books

The Kelmscott Chaucer

9 February 2023

The Kelmscott Chaucer had an unparalleled influence on book design and typography throughout the following century.

Books & Manuscripts

T.E. Lawrence’s 'Seven Pillars of Wisdom'

7 February 2023

We were delighted to present a superb association copy of the limited edition of T.E. Lawrence’s epic masterpiece, Seven Pillars of Wisdom in our February 2023 auction Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Photographs.

Lalique

Lalique - Thriving in a Colourful Collecting Market

1 February 2023

February 2023 London sale of a fine 150 piece private collection of vintage Lalique totalled £566,000 with a selling rate of 92%, confirming Lyon & Turnbull's market-leading position.

Watches

2023: A Year of Anniversaries for Rolex

10 January 2023

Now in its 118th year, Rolex remains one of the most desirable luxury watch brands in the world. 2023 sees the anniversary of several professional models including the Explorer, Submariner and Daytona.

Welcoming a New Chair

10 January 2023

We are delighted to welcome Iain Mackinnon as our new Chairman as well as congratulate London specialist Phillip Smith on his new position on the Board of Directors.

JOAN EARDLEY R.S.A. (SCOTTISH 1921-1963) | THE YELLOW JUMPER | Sold for £200,200*

Fine Art

World Records Lead 2022 Scottish Paintings & Sculpture Auction

8 December 2022

World record prices were achieved for works by Joan Eardley and Bessie MacNicol in our most recent sale of Scottish Paintings & Sculpture, as commercial interest in women artists continues to grow.

AFRICAN & OCEANIC ART

Moai Kavakava | Easter Island Figure

6 December 2022

Fine Art

Sketches for 'Their Majesties’ Court' by Sir John Lavery

5 December 2022

Professor Kenneth McConkey discusses the six sketches for Their Majesties’ Court, Buckingham Palace, 1931 by Sir John Lavery the featured in our December 2022 flagship Scottish Paintings & Sculpture auction.

Fine Art

Joan Eardley and the Children of Glasgow

1 December 2022

Joan Eardley’s reputation as one of the leading British artists of the twentieth-century is based on her portrayal of the Townhead district of Glasgow and of Catterline, a fishing village on the Scottish north-east coast.

Ceramics & Glass

The First Fleet and the Sydney Cove Medallion

22 November 2022

An object of great importance in ceramic history and the history of travel and exploration, the Sydney Cove Medallion is an original artefact from the voyage of the First Fleet under Captain Arthur Phillip.

Lalique

Lalique: A Buyers' Guide

21 November 2022

Senior auction specialist Joy McCall shares her most frequently asked questions from Lalique auction buyers and shares top tips on how you can be sure any Lalique you purchase is authentic.

Asian Art

The Komai Company of Kyoto

7 November 2022

Our November 2022 auction of Fine Asian & Islamic Works of Art featured two impressive Meiji Period examples of the "Nunome-zougan 布目象嵌" technique by The Komai Company of Kyoto.

Elements: Festival of Jewellery, Silver & Gold

Spotlight on Contemporary Silversmiths

1 November 2022

We were delighted to welcome back silversmiths from across the UK to the 2022 edition of Elements. Specialist Kier Alexander takes a closer look at a few of the fantastic exhibitors that joined the fair.

Design

Celebrating Danish Design

26 October 2022

Danish design reached new heights during the twentieth century. The Danish Modern movement exploded onto the scene from the 1920s and reached its apex from the 1940s to the 1960s, launching numerous important designers to international acclaim.

Jewellery

Vicenza: A City of Gold

12 October 2022

The intriguing history of jewellery production in Vicenza

PROFESSIONAL VALUATION SERVICES

Importing and Exporting Art Post-Brexit

4 October 2022

Brexit has brought a symphony of change. As the changes embed, we are now witnessing the crescendo of challenges that Brexit has presented to individuals and businesses alike when exporting and importing artworks between the UK and EU.

[CLELAND, JOHN] | MEMOIRS OF *********** ** ************ [A WOMAN OF PLEASURE] | Sold for £22,500

Rare Books

John Cleland's 'Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure'

5 July 2022

Extremely rare, this very early edition of the first and the most famous erotic novel in English, John Cleland's Memoirs of A Woman of Pleasure (c.1755), a work better known to posterity as Fanny Hill.

Fine Art

Iconic Iona Landscapes by F.C.B. Cadell Lead Flagship Sale

16 June 2022

A collection of Iona landscapes by the Scottish Colourist F. C. B. Cadell led our sale of Scottish Paintings & Sculpture on June 16. Our flagship auction exceeded it pre-sale estimate to realise £1.08m*.

PROFESSIONAL VALUATION SERVICES

Facts of The Ivory Act

5 June 2022

The Ivory Act, passed in 2018 and enacted in 2022, severely restricts the sale of items made from elephant ivory. After a consultation, UK Government ministers have decided in May 2023 to tighten the ban.

NEWS

Sir Angus Grossart CBE (1937-2022)

20 May 2022

In 1999 he shared our vision to create an international auction house based in Scotland and became founding chairman and one of the major shareholders.

Furniture

Our Favourite Things | May 2022

18 May 2022

Ahead of our two-day May 2022 Five Centuries auction, our team selected a few of their favourite things to highlight some of the intriguing pieces that featured in our sale.

Fine Art

Record Breaking Procter Discovery Leads Modern Made Sale

5 May 2022

Auction records tumbled at our MODERN MADE auction held in London and live online on April 2022.

Lalique

Mascots Take the Wheel in Lalique Auction

3 May 2022

Join Head of Sale Joy McCall as she takes a look back at our April 2022 auction of Lalique including A Private Collection of Car Mascots.

Ceramics & Glass

Rare 16th Century Urbino Maiolica Plaque

3 May 2022

The scene depicted on this rare plaque is after Raphael’s Christ Falls on the Way to Calvary (1515-1516), originally painted for the Church of S.Maria dello Spasimo in Palermo, and now in the Prado Museum, Madrid.

Buy and sell Contemporary Ceramics and Studio Pottery at auction in Edinburgh, London, Glasgow and online

STUDIO & CONTEMPORARY CERAMICS

The Record-Breaking Contemporary Studio Ceramics Market

1 April 2022

Moving from strength to strength, the Contemporary Studio Ceramics market continues to see record breaking prices fall for both iconic and up-and-coming names in the genre.

AUDEMARS PIGUET: A RARE ROYAL OAK WRIST WATCH - Sold for £106,250*

Watches

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak

30 March 2022

2022 marked the 50th anniversary year of the release of Audemars Piguet's Royal Oak. Delve into the company's history.

Jewellery

The Middleham Jewel

9 March 2022

In March 2022, we were delighted to present a gilt metal replica of the Middleham Jewel to auction.

PROFESSIONAL VALUATION SERVICES

Trust Registration: An Update for 2022

1 March 2022

Maeve McCorry, Senior Solicitor at Lindsays takes a closer look at the changes to HMRC’s Trust Registration Service and Registers of Scotland’s new Register of Persons Holding a Controlled Interest in Land.

Lalique

Lalique's Scent Bottles

16 February 2022

The diversity of form, colour and techniques featured in our February 2022 Lalique | A Private Collection of Scent Bottles auction were a testament to René Lalique's artistic genius.

Lalique

Records Fall for Lalique Scent Bottle Collection

7 February 2022

An exceptional private collection of 150 Lalique scent bottles proved a near sell-out in our single owner collection sale - Lalique | A Private Collection of Scent Bottles - which took place live online in February 2022.

Lalique

Perfume Bottles by René Lalique

7 February 2022

Join Head of Sale Joy McCall as she introduces our forthcoming Lalique single owner collection sale - Lalique | A Private Collection of Scent Bottles - looking at highlights and rare examples featuring in the sale.

PROFESSIONAL VALUATION SERVICES

Estate Planning

5 January 2022

Senior Solicitor at Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie, Nicola Robertson takes a closer look at estate planning and the use of Trusts for holding artwork.

Fine Art

Rare Peploe Paintings Soar to Over £1 Million

14 December 2021

The hammer fell on our last lot of 2021 with the flagship Scottish Paintings & Sculpture auction totalling over £2.3 million*, led by an exceptional group of works by the Scottish Colourist S.J. Peploe.

Welcoming Simon Hucker

16 November 2021

We are delighted to welcome Senior Specialist Simon Hucker to the Lyon & Turnbull Team in our Modern & Contemporary Art Department.

GROUP OF TEN FAMILLE ROSE 'LADY'S LIFE' DISHES | QING DYNASTY, 18TH-19TH CENTURY | 清粉彩仕女生活圖蝶戀花盤（一組十件）| Sold for £2,375 incl premium

Asian Art

Incense Culture & Female Life in Chinese Society

3 November 2021

Discover more about incense culture and female life in Chinese society through a specially curated selection of works of art that featured in our November 2021 auction of Fine Asian & Islamic Works of Art.

PROFESSIONAL VALUATION SERVICES

Protecting Your Precious Possessions

20 October 2021

William Barne, Regional Director at Lycetts shares his invaluable advice about how to ensure that all your cherished possessions are properly protected – and never exposed to the risk of underinsurance in the event of a claim.

Vintage Posters

James Bond Back in Action

19 October 2021

To coincide with the belated launch of No Time to Die we were excited to offer a fine selection of vintage 007 posters as part of our October 2021 Vintage & Film Posters live online auction

Fine Art

Wilhelmina Barns-Graham and Barbara Hepworth

19 October 2021

Join Senior Specialist, Alice Strang, as she discusses Wilhelmina Barns-Graham’s diaries of 1940 to 1941.

Watches

The New Collector: Watches

11 October 2021

Take a closer look the auction market and key facts to consider when starting your watch collection.

PROFESSIONAL VALUATION SERVICES

Passing on Wealth to the Next Generation

5 October 2021

Head of Scotland at Rathbones Investment Management, Angus Kerr, discusses best practices when passing wealth on to the next generation.

Watches

The Rolex Submariner

28 September 2021

The Rolex professional models have long been associated with exploration; from mountain peaks to the depths of oceans. We were honoured to present a Rolex Submariner, owned by renowned Edinburgh seafarer Ronnie Leask.

Watches

The Rolex 'Thunderbird'

14 September 2021

Discover the history behind the Rolex Thunderbird.

PROFESSIONAL VALUATION SERVICES

The Role of a Continuing and Welfare Attorney

7 September 2021

Hilary Peppiette, Allingham & Co Solicitors reflects on her role as a Continuing and Welfare Attorney, sharing her experiences and the importance of Power of Attorney.

SHEILA MACNAB MACMILLAN | ON EASDALE ISLAND

Fine Art

Building a Scottish Art Collection

14 July 2021

Our ‘Paintings & Works on Paper’ auctions are a perfect place to start building your art collection, normally featuring paintings, drawings and etchings with prices ranging from £300 to £3,000.

Rare Books, Manuscripts & Maps

Charles Carroll’s Copy of the Declaration of Independence

1 July 2021

Discovered in Scotland, Sold in Philadelphia, Achieved $4 Million

Rare Books, Manuscripts & Maps

Rare Piece of American History Achieves Nearly $4.5M

1 July 2021

Unaccounted for for nearly 180 years, a rare signers' Copy of the 1776 Declaration of Independence sold by our sister auction house, Freeman's in the USA (on Thursday 1st July) achieved $4,420,000 (£3,210,000)* .

Rare Books

Gandhi's Fingerprints

24 June 2021

Perhaps the only existing example of Mahatma Gandhi's fingerprints, this document serves as a record of Gandhi's activism and peace movement in the early 1900s.

CARTIER: A GOLD WRIST WATCH | Baignoire Allongee model | Sold for £20,000*

WATCHES

The Enduring Appeal of Cartier

21 June 2021

Since its creation in the mid-19th Century, Cartier has been famed for its iconic watch and jewellery designs.

PROFESSIONAL VALUATION SERVICES

Taxation Update: Acceptance in Lieu Of Tax

21 June 2021

Jamie Younger CA CTA, partner at Saffery Champness LLP, discusses the Acceptance in Lieu scheme, defining eligible property and discussing hurdles to be aware of.

Fine Art

Record Results for Scottish Artists

9 June 2021

Led by Sir Henry Raeburn's enigmatic portrait of Lady Agnes Carnegie, the June 2021 edition of our flagship Scottish Paintings & Sculpture auction saw fantastic results.

AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY SARDONYX INTAGLIO RING

Jewellery

Collecting Intaglios

9 June 2021

The appeal of intaglios has endured through the ages with famous collections amassed by many throughout history. Takes a closer look at the history behind these remarkable pieces.

Sculpture & Works of Art

Five Centuries: Record-Breaking Auction Review

25 May 2021

Katherine Wright reflects on the success of our May 2021 Five Centuries auction, where a world auction record was made for a 14th Century Gothic Ivory Casket at £1.4 million, and discusses the current market trends.

Asian Art

Fugen Bosatsu

13 May 2021

Originated from India, the image of Fugen Bosatsu followed the spread of Buddhism through the Silk Road and later by marine route to the Japanese archipelago.

Lalique

René Lalique | Glassware from the French Master

29 April 2021

Discover the world of famed European designer René Lalique with Senior Specialist, Joy McCall.

PROFESSIONAL VALUATION SERVICES

Bonds of Caution

29 March 2021

Ian Burrell, Managing Director of Savendale Insurance Services, powered by CLS Property Insight, discusses the market for and benefits of Bonds of Caution.

Watches

Fashion Brands & Watch Making

18 March 2021

Take a closer look at high fashion brands Gucci and Chanel and the watches they produce as we examine composition, exclusivity and design.

Jewellery

A Private Collection of Intaglio Rings

9 March 2021

In March 2021, we were delighted to present a group of intaglio rings featuring pieces from the Duke of Wellington Collection in our Jewellery, Watches & Silver auction which took place live online.

2020 Review

A Look Back at 2020

16 December 2020

We take a look back at 2020 - the challenges that we met during a year of unprecedented change and evolution - from successes and new ventures to the exciting digital technologies we have introduced throughout the year.

GEORGE LESLIE HUNTER (SCOTTISH 1877-1931) ELEGANT FIGURES ON THE BEACH

Fine Art

Flagship Scottish Art Auction Totals Over £1 Million

9 December 2020

Our Friday 04 December 2020 flagship Scottish Paintings & Sculpture auction totaled over £1 million with an excellent selling rate of 90%

A SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND SET THREE STONE RING Sold for £4,250

Jewellery

Sapphires: Colour Chameleons

8 December 2020

Join gemmologist and Head of Jewellery in Scotland, Ruth Davis FGA DGA, as she introduces us to the fascinating and colourful world of sapphires.

Fine Art

The Kirkcudbright School

7 December 2020

The ‘Kirkcudbright School,’ as the group became known, was composed of local and visiting artists.

Watches

Cartier: Defining a Classic

7 December 2020

Known for its many classic designs, Cartier is one of the world’s most desirable luxury jewellers.

A small collection of Scottish flatware | Sold for £400*

Silver & Objets de Vertu

Provincial Silver: Defining Maker's Marks

2 December 2020

Kier Mulholland introduces us to a few key pieces of provincial silver as she illustrates the history of locally produced silver and provincial maker's marks.

Design

Frances Macdonald McNair

13 October 2020

Frances Macdonald McNair's original cover design for 'Das Eigenkleid Der Frau’ epitomises the avant-garde movement and illustrates a bold feminist statement

Design

Paintings into Textiles

13 October 2020

The tone for the flourishing of artist’s textiles was set in the pre-war years, most notably by the Fauvist painter Raoul Dufy.

Jewellery

Mourning Jewellery

9 September 2020

Tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages, mourning jewellery has been used throughout the years to remind the wearer of loved ones with earlier eamples reminding the wearer to live a moral life.

An Important Relic of the Jacobite Cause

The Prince Charles Edward Stuart Walking Cane

13 August 2020

A beautiful walking cane, long reputed to have belonged to Prince Charles Edward Stuart or 'Bonnie Prince Charlie' was one of the leading highlights in our August 2020 Scottish Works of Art & Whisky auction.

Scottish Works of Art

King James III and Princess Maria Clementina

12 August 2020

Painted whilst they were in exile from Britain, before they were married , this impressive pair of Jacobite portraits of King James III and Princess Maria Clementina sold for £23,125.

NEWS

2020 Graduate Showcase Exhibition

22 June 2020

The winner of our 2019 Graduate Showcase Award Gary Anderson

Books & Manuscripts

European Record for Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone

17 June 2020

One of the first edition copies of Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone, sold in Edinburgh in June 2020 for £125,000 - a new European auction record.

Rare Books, Manuscripts & Maps

Regarding the Marriage of Henry VIII

16 June 2020

A remarkable diplomatic letter from Thomas Cromwell, 1st Earl of Essex, regarding the fourth marriage of King Henry VIII to Anne of Cleves.

Asian Art

China Trade Paintings of the 19th Century

26 May 2020

Produced in response to the growing Western demand for ‘exotic’ goods in 18th and 19th centuries, China Trade Paintings were made as souvenirs for the European and North American merchants visiting Chinese trade ports.

PROFESSOR GIUSEPPE LAZZERINI (ITALIAN 1831-1895) PAUL AND VIRGINIA

Sculpture & Works of Art

Paul and Virginia by Professor Guiseppe Lazzerini

5 May 2020

LIBERTY & CO., LONDON RARE ARTS & CRAFTS SILVER & ENAMEL BELT BUCKLE, BIRMINGHAM 1899 Sold for £750

Design

The Arts & Crafts Movement In Jewellery

31 March 2020

Emerging out of a backlash against the Industrial Revolution, the Arts & Crafts movement sought to celebrate that of the artisan and guilds, it was thus also known as the Guild Revival Movement.

Asian Art

Qing Dynasty Tianhuang Seal

20 March 2020

Carved on a rare Tianhuang stone, we were delighted to offer a Qing Dynasty seal with the inscription 'Long Sha Gui Ke' (returnees from the desert afar).

DING WHITE-GLAZED 'DRAGON' DISH | NORTHERN SONG-JIN DYNASTY, 11TH-12TH CENTURY

Asian Works of Art

Ding Ware Porcelain

11 November 2019

Already in production when the Song emperors came to power in 940, Ding ware was the finest porcelain produced in northern China at the time, and was the first to enter the palace for official imperial use.

Studio & Contemporary Ceramics

Celebrating Women in Ceramics

6 November 2019

Today female ceramicists working in Britain are leading the world, below we examine four modern British female ceramic artists featured in our November 2019 MODERN MADE auction, highlighting their significance in the movement, both past and present.

Fine Art

Building an Art Collection

23 September 2019

Thinking about when the best time is to start your art collection? Our Paintings and Works on Paper auctions are a great place to find some real treasures and bargains.

Watches

Exploring Rolex Nicknames

9 September 2019

The classic name that springs to mind when discussing luxury watches is Rolex, sponsors of many sporting, arts and cultural events, with their iconic design and brand. But did you know they also have a connection, albeit informal, with cartoons?

Grace Tu | Lyon & Turnbull Asian Art Auction Specialist

Asian Works of Art

Introducing Grace Tu: Head of Asian Art in London

16 August 2019

We were delighted to welcome Grace Tu to the Lyon & Turnbull team as Head of Asian Art in August 2019.

PROFESSIONAL VALUATION SERVICES

LE FREEPORT Luxembourg

6 August 2019

With its intense security, tight government supervision, 100% customs inspections and adherence to the strictest anti-money laundering regulations, the article asks why would criminals choose LE FREEPORT Luxembourg for their activities.

PROFESSIONAL VALUATION SERVICES

Risk reduction for the superyacht art collector

6 August 2019

The rise of the superyacht as a second home replete with outstanding interior décor suggests increased mobility and movement of art. It also presents complexities, unforeseen risks and challenges.

PROFESSIONAL VALUATION SERVICES

Regulation on the Import of Cultural Goods

6 August 2019

The Regulation on the Import of Cultural Goods was adopted by the European Parliament on 12 March 2019 following a proposal of the European Commission.

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2019 Graduate Showcase Exhibition | Plum Cloutman

3 June 2019

The winner of our 2018 Graduate Showcase Award Plum Cloutman

Fine Art

John and Lionel Constable

8 May 2019

Attribution is a hugely important, and often hotly contested, subject in art history. It is an aspect of the market that garners a huge amount of attention, in part due to the dramatic effect it can have on prices.

WHITE BOWMORE 1964 43 YEAR OLD | bottles numbered 171 & 172 of 732

Whisky

The Golden Age of Whisky

16 April 2019

Our April 2019 auction of Whisky & Spirits featured a fine selection of bottles including two from the golden age of whisky production: Bowmore White, distilled in 1964 and bottled in 2008 at 43 years old.

PROFESSIONAL VALUATION SERVICES

Probate Online

2 April 2019

HM Courts & Tribunals Service has launched an online probate service.

Fine Art & Design

MODERN MADE | A Record Setting Debut

28 March 2019

World auction records were broken at our inaugural MODERN MADE auction in London on 27 March 2019

Jewellery

Belle Époque & Edwardian Jewellery

12 March 2019

At the turn of the 20th century, Belle Époque & Edwardian jewellery, designed with platinum, diamonds, & pearls, embodied the spirit of the increasing wealth and thriving arts of the times.

PROFESSIONAL VALUATION SERVICES

Sailing to Byzantium: Blockchain and the Art Market

5 March 2019

Can blockchain transform the negative criticism of the art market’s lack of transparency and bring other benefits such the democratisation of fine art investment?

PHILIP WEBB (1831-1915) FOR MORRIS & CO. | ÉTAGÈRE, CIRCA 1890 | rosewood | Sold for £3,276*

PROFESSIONAL VALUATION SERVICES

Keeping up to date with CITES

5 March 2019

Good reputations are often hard fought but through ignorance can be lost in a short space of time. It is therefore imperative that traders keep a close watch on the listings from CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species).

Fine Art

Abdul Latiff Mohidin's 'Growth I'

5 March 2019

On 27 March at our inaugural MODERN MADE auction in London, Abdul Latiff Mohidin's 'Growth I, 1968' achieved a World Auction Record selling for £245,000 including premium after spirited bidding in the room.

Jewellery

Famous Engagement Rings

5 December 2018

Celebrity and Royal engagements have always been big news - Head of Jewellery Ruth Davis, thought it would be a good time to look at the subject on everyone's lips - the ring.

PROFESSIONAL VALUATION SERVICES

The Impact of Brexit on the Arts and Culture Sector

20 November 2018

As the deadline for the implementation of Brexit draws ever closer, Alan Eccles of Brodies’ Arts & Culture team looks at some of the potential impacts of Brexit on art and the creative industries.

A DIAMOND-SET PENDANT/BROOCH, ANDREW GRIMA | Sold for £10,000*

Jewellery

What's Hot in Jewellery Auctions

22 October 2018

Join our Head of Jewellery & Silver, Ruth Davis FGA DGA, as she highlights a some the areas attracting attention of bidders across the world in the current auction market.

PROFESSIONAL VALUATION SERVICES

Art & Philanthropy: A UK Tax Guide

16 October 2018

In 2018, individuals gifted approximately £10.1billion (CAF UK Giving 2019 Report ) in cash to charity of which 2% was to the ‘Arts’ sector. HMRC offers a number of tax incentives for individuals to encourage charitable giving.

PROFESSIONAL VALUATION SERVICES

IHT Advice Set to Rise

10 October 2018

HMRC has reported a record £5.19 billion delivered by Inheritance Tax for the year 2107-18. This represents an 8 per cent, or £388 million increase on 2016-17. Treasury figures show they are expected to hit £6.5bn in 2022.

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NEWS

2018 Graduate Showcase Exhibition

11 June 2018

The winner of our 2017 Graduate Showcase Award Andrea Christodoulides

Fine Art

Life in Paris: John Duncan Fergusson

7 June 2018

Scottish Colourist, John Duncan Fergusson, threw himself wholeheartedly into his new life in Paris at the turn of the 20th century. The thriving bohemian Parisian café-culture proved a strong influence on his work.

JOHN BULLOCH SOUTER (SCOTTISH 1890-1972) | THE BREAKDOWN | Sold for £75,000

Fine Art

John Bulloch Souter’s The Breakdown

5 June 2018

John Bulloch Souter's 'The Breakdown' caused such a furore, that it made headlines in the international press and was removed from display at the Royal Academy’s Summer Exhibition.

RARE JACOBITE KING JAMES III 'OLD PRETENDER' GOLD MOUNTED PORTRAIT RING | CIRCA 1720 | Sold for £4,500

Scottish Works of Art

A Rare and Early Jacobite Portrait Ring

2 May 2018

Portrait rings and other jewellery have been recorded as used and gifted by the Stuart Royal family from as early as King Charles I, to commemorate his execution, to the restoration of King Charles II.

SENUFO CARVED WOOD AND COPPER MOUNTED CEREMONIAL MASK | Sold for £2,500

African & Oceanic Art

The Art of the Senufo

23 March 2018

The art of the Senufo, born in a vast geographical area across West Africa, was key in the creation of the artistic avant-garde in the early twentieth century.

FINE GOLD-LACQUER AND SHIBAYAMA-INLAID TANTO KOSHIRAE MEIJI PERIOD Sold for £8,750

Asian Works of Art

Shibayama: The Pinnacle of Japanese Decorative Art

20 March 2018

Shibayama refers to the intricate carving and minute encrustation of various materials on to a ground material.

KOTA RELIQUARY | Sold for £10,000 incl premium

African & Oceanic Art

Kota Guardian

19 March 2018

The reliquaries (mbulu-ngulu) of the Kota people of modern day Gabon are amongst the most iconic objects of all classical African art.

Furniture

Marquetry Design

31 January 2018

Marquetry is the process of making decorative designs using various wood veneers of contrasting colours and grain patterns.

Jewellery

The Pearl: A Symbol of Beauty, Wealth & Purity

7 December 2017

Long before the first diamond was cut and polished the pearl has been adorned as a symbol of beauty, wealth and purity.

Fine Art

Modernist Pioneer: George Leslie Hunter

4 December 2017

Scottish Art specialist, Nick Curnow, looks at the position of the Scottish Colourists in the European Modernist movement of the early 20th century, with a particular focus on the still life work of George Leslie Hunter.

Asian Art

On Hong Ling's Conceptual Landscape

13 November 2017

Hong Ling’s biographical and artistic path shows many similarities to that of Paul Cézanne.

Design

The Material of the Mid-Century Modern

26 October 2017

Decorative Arts & Design specialist Theo Burrell takes a closer look at the innovative materials used in mid-20th century furniture design.

Rare Books

David Graham's Album Amicorum

10 October 2017

Rare Books Specialist Cathy Marsden, looks at the turbulent history behind the Album Amicorum of David Graham, 6th Laird of Fintry.

Asian Art

The Traditional Design and International Taste of The Meiji Period

14 September 2017

The late 19th century brought extensive change to Japan as it transformed itself from an isolated feudal nation into its modern form.

Scottish Works of Art

The Art of Jacobite Glassware

8 August 2017

Here we look back to the 1700's and the turmoil of the Jacobite movement's attempts to bring the throne back to the Stuart dynasty.

Jewellery

Acrostic Jewels

20 February 2017

Since its first conception tens of thousands of years ago, jewellery was designed to relay a message. Acrostic jewels play their own special part in this story.

Silver & Objets de Vertu

First Scottish Gold Rounds

21 November 2016

Scotgold Resources auctioned the first Scottish Gold Rounds in 29 November 2016.

Arms, Armour & Militaria

The Great Scottish Gunsmith Alexander Campbell of Doune

9 August 2016

Lyon & Turnbull's Scottish Silver & Applied Arts auction included this pair of 18th century silver inlaid pistols by the great Scottish gunsmith Alexander Campbell of Doune, which sold for £10,500 incl premium.

Fine Art

Peploe & Fergusson: The Parisian Pictures

9 June 2016

Discover the surprising mystery surrounding the location of certain Parisian works by Scottish Colourist painters, Samuel John Peploe and John Duncan Fergusson.

Fine Art

Colourists Beyond Scotland

7 June 2016

Travel, particularly in France, had a dramatic impact on all four of the Scottish Colourists. Explore some of the journeys these important artists made, and how it impacted their creative work.

ASIAN WORKS OF ART

Thornhill Stem Cup Sells for £3.6 million

9 May 2016

A stunning Ming Xuande 600 year old Thornhill Stem Cup soared to a premium inclusive HK$ 41,560,000 (approximately £3.6million) after a long bidding battle in our 2016 Chinese Works of Art auction in Hong Kong.

Silver & Objets de Vertu

The David Constable Collection

2 February 2016

The David Constable Collection of Drinking Vessels & Wine Labels was a main feature of our February 2016 Jewellery, Silver & Watches auction, containing a wonderful selection of early silver drinking vessels and rare wine labels.

Fine Art

John Byrne Donates Painting to Benefit Teapot Trust

8 December 2015

Highly acclaimed painter and playwright John Byrne stepped into Lyon & Turnbull recently to donate one of his paintings to benefit Edinburgh charity The Teapot Trust.

FINE ART

The Scottish Colourists | An Introduction

4 June 2015

Lyon & Turnbull's Head of Fine Art Nick Curnow introduces the Scottish Colourists.

Jewellery

Essex Crystal

3 June 2015

Essex crystal is a very recognisable Victorian aesthetic, which became popular during the mid-19th century, and is arguably one of the more endearing and quirky fashions in jewellery from the era, remaining popular until the 1930s.

Works of Art & Sculpture

Massimilliano Soldani-Benzi | Ganymede and the Eagle

14 April 2015

Dr Charles Avery, independent art historian and former Deputy Keeper of the Department of Sculpture at the V&A Museum, explores the work of Soldani-Benzi further and the particular history of this exceptional piece.

Asian Works of Art

China Insight at The Burrell Collection

1 April 2015

A Weekend Celebrating Chinese Art in Glasgow. 25-26 April 2015

Silver & Objets de Vertu

Bruce, Bannockburn and the Monymusk Reliquary

14 September 2014

Comparable in national importance to the Scottish crown jewels, the Monymusk reliquary is one of the most important items in the National Museums of Scotland's collection.

Jewellery

Jewels Through the Ages: The Georgian Period

9 July 2014

It was at the beginning of the 18th century that precious gem set jewellery started to come to the fore, it was then that jewellery began to become more closely aligned with the necessity to follow fashionable society.

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The Holms Hepburn Coronation Carpet

26 June 2014

We were delighted to offer a rare Safavid carpet with a unique story for auction in June 2014. International interest took the carpet to £79,250 including premium.

Asian Art

Chinese Imperial Court Robes of the Qing Dynasty

4 June 2014

Richly detailed and in near immaculate condition, the robe was a definite highlight for buyers at our sale on 04 June 2014, selling for £73,250 incl premium.

STUART, CHARLES EDWARD, "BONNIE PRINCE CHARLIE", OR "THE YOUNG PRETENDER"

Rare Books

1745 and Scottish Independence

6 May 2014

The allure of Charles Edward Stuart, the “Bonnie Prince Charlie” of legend, and his romantic but ill-starred campaign in 1745-46 to win back the Stuart throne.

A RARE LATE 17TH EARLY 18TH CENTURY SCOTTISH TARGE | Sold for £5,250

Scottish Works of Art

Rare 18th Century Scottish Targe

19 August 2013

The Scottish targe is perhaps the most overlooked yet iconic aspect of a Jacobite’s arms.

Fine Art

The Taffner Collection

5 September 2012

Roger Billcliffe, a world-renowned expert on Mackintosh and the Glasgow School, writes about The Taffner Collection.