Arts & Antiques
Rare rum will go under the hammer for next 10 days
One of the world’s rarest rums is set to go under the hammer in an online rum auction being held by Perth-based Whisky Auctioneer. The J. Wray & Nephew President’s Reserve commemorates the visit to Jamaica by US President Ronald Reagan in April 1982. Only 12 bottles were produced, one of which will feature in…
Read MorePair of exhibitions on show at Fine Art Society
The Fine Art Society in Edinburgh is hosting two showcases of work throughout the month of May. John McLean, who was 80 earlier this year, is having a celebratory show at The Fine Art Society for the seventh time with an exhibition of new work. Behind the Mirror is a group of 15 large scale…
Read MoreArtist’s first works to be shown at Scottish Gallery
Artist Joe Fan’s first show with The Scottish Gallery is taking place this month. Joe’s work, which embraces landscape, still life and suggested narrative, defies categorisation, although viewers of his work can perhaps be unsurprised he works in Aberdeen, from where an elusive strain apparent in James Cowie, Alexander Fraser and Joyce Cairns could be…
Read MoreStill Life with Melon and Fruit to go on show
A Scottish art gallery is holding an exhibition entitled Still Life throughout May. Guy Peploe, managing director the The Scottish Gallery in Edinburgh, has selected works from the subject of Still Life. In art history this subject has produced many masterpieces, countless sub-genres, and lot of efficient, academic works which might not win the Turner…
Read MoreFine jewels auction is a real gem of a Sotheby’s sale
A unique chance to purchase some fine jewels from the most famous makes in the world is taking place. Sotheby’s is holding an auction in London on 5 June, entitled Fine Jewels. This will present the perfect opportunity to acquire exceptional jewels from some of the most sought-after makers. From 1930s Cartier, through to contemporary…
Read MoreBuy a slice of the golden age of steam at auction
Fourteen rare vintage railway posters advertising travel to Scotland are going under the hammer tomorrow (Wednesday). Lyon & Turnbull will offer the items in their Decorative Arts: Design since 1860 auction on 3 April. Of particular note is the original poster by Robert Bartlett for The Night Scotsman (lot 467) valued at £12,000 – 14,000,…
Read MoreStriking items from Africa for sale at Sotheby’s
An astonishing collection of African and Oceanic items from the Collection Marceau Rivière are to go on sale with Sotheby’s this summer. For Marceau Riviere it was a case of love at first sight for the African continent, and his collection which was born in the early sixties would become one of the most comprehensive…
Read MoreBeautiful items at auction from private collections
A sale of Style from private collections is to take place next month. With a focus on works sourced from private collections throughout Europe – often with distinguished provenance – Style: Private Collections will appeal to connoisseurs and decorators alike, each drawn to the eclectic mix property. The sale includes important French and English furniture,…
Read MoreVictorian, Pre-Raphaelite and British Impressionists auction
A sale of Victorian, Pre-Raphaelite and British Impressionist Art is taking place at Sotheby’s this July. The auction will take place on 11 July in London, starting at noon. Sotheby’s are now accepting consignments for their summer sale of Victorian, Pre-Raphaelite & British Impressionist Art which will include drawings, watercolours and paintings by a diverse…
Read MoreWorks by Old Masters for auction at Sotheby’s sale
Art collectors have the opportunity to collect a work by an Old Master at Sotheby’s. The Old Master mid-season sale includes excellent examples from most major schools of painting in Western Europe. With prices ranging from £1,000-120,000 this is the perfect opportunity for new buyers to discover the virtues of collecting Old Masters, while offering…
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