Arts & Antiques
Signed James Bond novel goes to auction
A signed first edition copy of Ian Fleming’s James Bond novel Goldfinger is going to auction in Edinburgh. The book, still in ‘excellent’ condition, it will go under the hammer in Lyon & Turnbull auctioneers’ sale of Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Photographs on Wednesday. Valued at up to £40,000, it is expected to attract…
Read MoreCollection sale raises more than £500,000
The sale of the Jim Lennon Collection of Silver, Asian and European Works of Art at Bonhams Edinburgh made more than £500,000, exceeding all expectations. In a marathon auction lasting more than nine hours all 458 lots were hammered down for a total of £554,530. Jim Lennon built up his collection over 40 years…
Read MoreSporting gun valuation in Scotland this March
Sporting gun valuation days hope to trigger off some great discoveries in Scotland this March. Sporting gun specialist Gavin Gardiner, will be offering advice and free auction valuations of all types of Sporting guns and rifles, both modern and vintage, as well as shooting accessories, guncases and related items on several dates. in England &…
Read MoreLetter featuring Mary Queen of Scots’ handwriting for sale
A letter written more than four centuries ago, featuring the handwriting of Mary Queen of Scots, is to be sold live and online by fine art auctioneers Lyon & Turnbull next Wednesday, February 2. It is thought that the letter could fetch between £14,000 and £18,000, when it goes on sale in Edinburgh. The epistle…
Read MoreRare signed Harry Potter book in Glasgow auction
A rare first edition Harry Potter book is going under the hammer next month. McTear’s in Glasgow is holding a Toys, Models and Pop Culture sale on February 3, and lot number 971 is sure to attract interest from around the world. A sought-after signed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire first edition has…
Read MoreCollectable items go under the hammer next month
A number of quirky, unique items are coming up for sale at McTear’s Auctioneers in Glasgow. The Clocks, Scientific and Musical Instruments auction it taking place on February 3. Lot 586 is a Longine’s Marine Chronometer, with 30 hour movement, the 5.3cm silvered dial with Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial and up/down regulation, numbered ‘3428’…
Read More‘Lost’ Hamilton Palace sculpture goes to auction
The Hamilton Aphrodite – one of the greatest Roman sculptures in private hands, that had been thought lost to history – has reappeared at Sotheby’s. Dating back to the 1st or 2nd century AD, the Roman Imperial marble figure of the Capitoline Aphrodite will be presented in its own dedicated sale on December 7 2021,…
Read MoreMcTear’s pledges its support to Glasgow Women’s Aid
A Scots auctioneer is supporting Glasgow Women’s Aid at Christmas for the seventh consecutive year. McTear’s is taking part in the Toy and Gift Collection 2021. GWA has let McTear’s know that this Christmas they need new toys and arts and crafts materials for children of all ages, pyjamas, slippers and toiletries for women and…
Read MoreRare Hepworth sketch given in private art auction
The personal art collection of Wilhelmina Barns-Graham, a leading figure of the St Ives School of artists, is to be sold live online and in London by fine art auction house, Lyon & Turnbull, this Thursday. Most of the pieces in the sale were gifted to St Andrews-born Barns-Graham by her artist friends. Wilhelmina studied…
Read MoreBeautiful Scots art deco posters under the hammer
A fine art auctioneers are celebrating the art deco style in Scotland with the sale of two beautiful posters. Sworders are selling a couple of Scottish posters on October 19-20, as part of the Design Live Online auction. Two Scottish themed posters from The Lawrie Gatehouse (1943-2020) collection. Laurie was an avid collector of art…
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