Lyon and Turnbull's saleroom in Broughton Place, Edinburgh. Housed within a magnificent neo classical building the sale commands two levels - the main space and an upper gallery. Originally built as a church the Directors of the newly formed L&T bought the building in 1999 and started renovating to make a wonderful back drop for our fine art auctions!
Today was our contemporary sale and there were some absolutely cracking lots. Below is a Mary Webb. The colour draws the viewer in straight away with a striking mustard yellow and vibrant red. The tryptic style design of the canvas is split down the middle by a black and white section. This creates the illusion of depth and space, as though the middle panel is completely separate to the flanking colour panels. Due to the shapes she has used to depict her colour the viewer is drawn in and around and around the painting, captured into a new dimension.
It is a very attractive piece but might be to dominating in anywhere but a large space. It would sit well with a contemporary design and minimalist colour pallet. It sold for £3,000 and I am actually mad I let it slip away right under my nose!
Lot 77
§ MARY WEBB (BRITISH B.1939) SPRING COLOUR STUDY 14 1994 183cm x 183cm (72in x 72in)
Sold for £3,000 (premium inclusive)
A classic still life by Norman Edgar are usually among my favourite pieces within any of our auctions. This fine example is a large piece of work centrally focused on the bright and beautiful jug of flowers centrally positioned in the painting. It could take pride of place in any home and would sit well within a contemporary or traditional interior. This one, however, did not sell so it could still be yours! At the bargain price of £1,500 and I am quite tempted!
Lot 169
§ NORMAN EDGAR R.G.I. (SCOTTISH B.1948) AUTUMN STILL LIFE 103cm x 98cm (40.5in x 38.5in)
Estimate: £1500 - 2500
Unsold
Overall the Contemporary sale was a great success and I was very happy to be through in the Edinburgh location to be on hand. Our next one will be in August and consignments for that will be taken until the end of June.
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