Tuesday, 22 April 2014

British and European Paintings - Sale no 406

On Wednesday 30th April Lyon and Turnbull hold their 'British and European Paintings Sale' It is a fantastic auction with gorgous paintings on sale - from a large private collection of Sir William Russell Flints, James McIntosh Patricks, Stanley Cursiter and even an unsual Stuart Park.

Check out the full catalogue link at the bottom of this page ...


Famous for his watercolour Sir William Russell flint has had very popular phases and created some beautiful pictures. We have the pleasure of including a private collection for sale within this sale.

Lot 30
§SIR WILLIAM RUSSELL FLINT P.R.A., P.R.W.S., R.S.W., R.O.I., R.E. (SCOTTISH 1880-1969) 
SISTERS AT DINARD 
24cm x 33cm (9.5in x 13in)
Estimate: £6000  - 8000



James McIntosh Patrick is a well known artist Scottish artist, particularly well known for his depictions of the Angus and Dundee countryside. This is a typical example of his work of a countryside village.


Lot 68 
§ JAMES MCINTOSH PATRICK R.S.A., R.O.I., A.R.E., L.L.D. (SCOTTISH 1907-1998) 
GLAMIS 
Signed and dated '46, watercolour 
41cm x 56cm (16in x 22in) 
Estimate £3,000-5,000




Lot 52 
§ STANLEY CURSITER C.B.E., R.S.A., R.S.W. (SCOTTISH 1887-1976)
ON A COUNTRY ROAD
 
Signed and dated 1914, watercolour 
53cm x 73.5cm (21in x 29in) 
Estimate £2,000-3,000




James Stuart Park was part of the larger circle of 'Glasgow Boys' this was an early example of his watercolour works. Into the later stages of his career he worked with flowers only - namely roses and anemones. There are many many examples of these some are much better than others.

Lot 67 
STUART PARK (SCOTTISH 1862-1933) 
KITTEN WITH A BALL OF WOOL 
Signed with a monogram and dated 1887, watercolour 
31cm x 46cm (12in x 18in) 
Estimate £1,000-1,500




Drawing and painting class...

On Thursday another term of 'Advanced drawing and painting' starts at House for an Art Lover in Dumbreck Glasgow. The course is tutored by Robert Wilson and it is very enjoyable, check out the link below...


Tuesday, 8 April 2014

Archibald Knox (1864-1933)

Archibald Knox was a well known Manx designer made famous by his Liberty designs. He was of Scottish descent and many items had influences of Celt. His designs for Liberty's made him a household name, as did his watercolours, graphic designs and fonts. His design talent covered a wide range of objects, ornamental and utilitarian, and included silver and pewter tea sets, jewellery, inkwells, boxes, gravestones and even bank cheques, much for Liberty's Tudric pewter and Cymric (precious metals) ranges. The gravestone of Liberty's founder, Arthur Lasenby Liberty, was designed by Knox.
 
Lyon and Turnbull's Decorative Arts Sale on the 16th April 2014 has a fantastic selection of Knox's Tudric designs. Here below are examples:
 
 
 
Lot 136 * ARCHIBALD KNOX (1864-1933) FOR LIBERTY & CO., LONDON 'TUDRIC' PEWTER AND ABALONE INLAID CLOCK, CIRCA 1902 36.5cm high

Estimate: £6000  - 8000
 
 
 
Lot 145
* ARCHIBALD KNOX (1864-1933) FOR LIBERTY & CO., LONDON
LARGE 'TUDRIC' BULLET SHAPE PEWTER & ENAMEL VASE, CIRCA 1900
cast with stylised entwined foliage on three strut supports, stamped marks ENGLISH PEWTER/ MADE IN ENGLAND/ 0927
29.5cm high
Estimate £500-700
 
Check out the link below for the rest of the online catalogue...
 
 
I just really think that Knox was a fascinating designer and he worked across so many mediums. He came from a small island and had vision. His pieces fetch great deals of money nowadays so go and hunt and see what you can find!
 
I shall leave you with a few images of his works. Don't forget to check out the links below for the Knox society!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Wednesday, 2 April 2014

Swoon Editions


In my quest to find affordable and stylish interior pieces I came across this website. It has everything you could want to create anything from an opulent interior to a cosy interior on a budget. It is perfect for a first time home owner or the younger generation who might need to be careful where their friends are putting down their cups of tea!

At £299 this 'Ella' writing desk is would make a great 'home office' space - it could even double as drinks table for when you had your friends over. The overpainted look is very chic and on trend right now. It adds a French country look which will keep your space bright and spacious. 


Why not add a splash of colour in style of Louis XV with this exuberantly pink 'Lille' armchair, again £299. It will add sparkle to any living area. Just to add these chairs come in many colours. If you were feeling adventurous you could have a few different colours. It would fairly mix things up to have a multitude of colourful furniture against a fairly neutral background.


Everything on the website is marked down from an RRP which you would find in retailers. This means that everything is bargain! I particularly like the French style furniture and plan, when I start decorating, to have my whole apartment like a French Chateau (a shabby chic French Chateau!) with chandeliers and over painted furniture, wicker and many more! When I eventually get the place of my dreams and everything sorted I will of course share photos on here!

In the mean time check out the website on the link below! I am sure you will find great things at fantastic prices!