Arts & Antiques
Scots artist preparing to showcase her work
A Scots artist is preparing to opens her studio for her annual exhibition. This November Glasgow School of Art graduate Lesley Banks is inviting enthusiasts to view her work. Born in 1962, Lesley grew up in Denny, Stirlingshire, and in 1980 began a four year degree course at the School of Art, specialising in drawing…
Read MoreArtistic friends prepare to hold joint show of work
Two Edinburgh artists are presenting a joint show of their work. Christine Gupta’s and Rosie Playfair’s show A Room With Two Views at the Dundas Street Gallery in Edinburgh in December, promises to be loud, bold and daring. With works by these two established Edinburgh-based artists in all sizes and at all prices the show…
Read MoreA celebration of waiters – captured in oil form
We all recognise their silhouette and dresscode – the waiter. Waiters have inspired Glasgow-based artist Cecilia Cardiff, who captures them in oils. Work by this well established painter can be seen in several exhibitions in Scotland, running between now and the end of April 2020. Maggies Art Extravaganza (cancer charity), Discovery Point, Dundee, 3-6 November…
Read MoreEthics and beauty at Scotland’s festival of silver and gold
Elements, Scotland’s festival showcase for the finest gold, silver and jewellery will include collections that combine beauty and exquisite craftsmanship with ethical and environmental issues. The event, which is organised by The Incorporation of Goldsmiths of Edinburgh in partnership with fine art auctioneers Lyon & Turnbull and runs from 8 to 10 November, will feature…
Read MoreEnamel 18th century Flora McDonald goes to auction
A rare mid-18th century English enamel bonbonnière representing Flora McDonald is going to auction later this month. Made in South Staffordshire, circa 1765, represents Bonnie Prince Charlie’s companion, formed as a lady’s head with blue earrings and hair in covered and high coiffure, gilt metal mounts. It has an old paper label stating ‘E. N.…
Read More‘Lost’ Peploe will go to auction next week
A newly discovered painting by the Scottish colourist painter Samuel Peploe will go to auction next week. Royan Harbour, which is estimated at £70,000-100,000, was first owned by Mme Marie Marguerite Soulie, who was married to the English novelist and playwright Arnold Bennett from 1917-1921. Its whereabouts have been unknown to scholars until now. Other…
Read MoreFrankel race place to go under the hammer
A racing plate worn by the legendary racehorse Frankel will go under the hammer at Bonham’s sporting sale later this month. The plate, worn at the Royal Lodge Stakes at Ascot in 2010, is accompanied by a letter from trainer Sir Henry Cecil, to the current vendor stating ‘This is one of Frankel’s two year…
Read MoreScottish painter draws attention to Cancer Research
Edinburgh-based artist Tommy Fitchet is putting the finishing touches to a body of 100 works of art that will form his third charity exhibition. ‘100/100/2019’ is being held at Saorsa Art Gallery in Edinburgh to raise money for Cancer Research. It was after his mum had been treated for cancer that Fitchet launched his first…
Read MoreScottish sculpture celebration takes place this weekend
A celebration of Scotland’s finest modern sculpture is taking place at Marchmont House this weekend. Top Scottish artists and other champions of visual art will be attending, with visitors able to tour one of the best collections of contemporary UK sculpture. A special event celebrating modern Scottish sculpture and featuring internationally renowned speakers from the…
Read MoreWhisky auction expects to raise at least £4million
‘The most valuable collection of whisky ever to be sold at auction’, expected to sell for at least £4million, is coming to Sotheby’s. With collectors’ thirst for the finest and rarest examples of Scotch whisky increasingly reaching new heights, Sotheby’s will present The Ultimate Whisky Collection, comprising 394 lots, 467 bottles, and nine casks. This…
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