Arts & Antiques
‘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…
Read MoreScotch whiskies going under the hammer
A number of Scotch whiskies sold for more than their expected prices at auction in Glasgow. McTear’s Gallery, based at the Meiklewood Gate Auction Galleries on Meiklewood Road, held a rare and fine whisky sale earlier this month. A Brora 1972 Rare Malts Aged 22 Years single malt Scotch whisky was expected to fetch £3-£4000,…
Read MoreA celebration of fine Scottish sculpture
A celebration of Scotland’s finest modern sculpture is taking place at Marchmont House. 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 arts world…
Read MoreWorks by Scotland’s greatest artists on show before sale
Over 40 artworks by many of Scotland’s greatest artists will go on public exhibition at the Edinburgh Grand next week during the Edinburgh Festival (13-15 August). This display comes ahead of their sale at Sotheby’s London on September 18. Lucy Brown, head of Sotheby’s Edinburgh office said: ‘We look forward to welcoming visitors to our…
Read MorePicasso creation ready to go under the hammer
An auction house is staging the Best of Bonhams from Wednesday 14-Saturday 24 August to celebrate this year’s Edinburgh International Festival. Taking place at Bonhams’ Edinburgh saleroom in Queen Street, the admission free exhibition of paintings, sculpture and other standalone pieces highlights the quality and diversity of the auction house’s forthcoming autumn and winter sales.…
Read MoreEdinburgh’s 16th art festival is now underway
The 16th edition of Edinburgh Art Festival is officially underway, running until 25 August. The major platform for the visual arts as part of Edinburgh’s world-famous summer festival season, Edinburgh Art Festival 2019 features the work of over 300 artists from Scotland and across the world, presenting over 50 exhibitions and more than 140 events…
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