The Glasgow Art Club

Glasgow Art Club: Established 1867

 

Located in the heart of city, The Glasgow Art Club is the private members club with a difference. Steeped in culture and heritage, The Glasgow Art Club has been a meeting place for generations of the city’s most innovative and creative inhabitants.

With a regular programme of events and exhibitions, a wealth of elegant locations for weddings, parties, meetings and conferences all set within a relaxed environment plus reciprocal relationships with clubs around the world - why not call us today to see what The Glasgow Art Club has to offer you?

 

I am currently the youngest member of the club. My Mother, Uncle and Grandfather are all members. In fact my Grandfather is a Trustee of the latest renovations that are taking place this year. It is a great place in the city centre to entertain guests, throw parties and relax. I myself hosted my 21st party there in the gallery space, which is known as Glasgow's best kept secrets.

 

 

The exterior of the Glasgow Art Club (12/11/2014) the first day the flag was raised outside the newly renovated building at 182 Bath Street.

 

I do recommend popping in for a look if you are ever in the Glasgow area, better yet if you know a member why not ask them to take you to lunch!? The space is incredible and it suits everyone's needs and wants. With the fantastic entry levels of membership you soon will want to be join up and hold your own key card to the best and most prestigious private members club in the West of Scotland.

 

The dining room in the club where you can eat lunch surrounded by museum quality pieces and be served by the fabulously attentive staff.

 

Examples of the works on display in the dining room (from left to right) A self portrait by David Donaldson, Winder Landscape by James D Robertson and another untitled work by Joe Hargan.

 

Here really is the masterpiece below. This photograph shows the club getting ready to host its reopening exhibition which is being put together by an independent committee. It is 300 works to be displayed throughout the club 1/3 from the clubs own collection, 1/3 loaned by current members and 1/3 from living member artists (for sale). It will be a fascinating exhibition with a real mix of works which runs for about four weeks up until Christmas 2014. As you can see the painted Mackintosh Frieze looks fantastic!

 

Here is a bit about the actual restoration project:

THE BUILDING PROJECT – Ready to go!

The estimated cost of the Club’s building repairs is £1.17 million, and the Trustees have now found the money to pay for it. Partly from Historic Scotland, partly from the Heritage Lottery Fund, and partly from a range of individual donors and funding bodies, this enormous sum has been raised either in cash or commitment.

This is an astonishing achievement for a private members’ club, especially in the current economic climate, and it shows the importance attached to the Glasgow Art Club and its promotion of the arts. Part of the project is the replication of Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s frieze in the Gallery. Some of this artist’s unique works in Glasgow are falling into disrepair, so it’s good to know that at least one of them will now be preserved for the future.

The Heritage Lottery Fund has given permission to start. The Design Team has been instructed to make their detailed costing, and the building work will begin early next year. Exciting times lie ahead.

 

 

 

 

 

http://glasgowartclub.co.uk/about/

 

Scottish Paintings and Sculpture Sale 22nd May 2014

 

Sale No. 409 Scottish Paintings and Sculpture This is our newest sale for Lyon and Turnbull and it incorporates amazing Scottish Artist from Allan Ramsay right the way forward to Alberto Morocco. Lot 8 ALLAN RAMSAY (SCOTTISH 1713-1784) HALF LENGTH PORTRAIT OF LORD JOHN MURRAY (1711-1787) 76cm x 63cm (30in x 25in) Estimate: £20000  - 30000           Lot 18 ROBERT GEMMELL HUTCHISON R.B.A., R.O.I., R.S.A., R.S.W. (SCOTTISH 1860-1936) TENDING THE STOVE Signed, oil on board 23cm x 13cm (9in x 5in) Estimate £3,000-5,000   I have to say my favourite in the sale is...     Lot 33 BESSIE MACNICOL (SCOTTISH 1869-1904) IN THE PARK 16.5cm x 11.5cm (6.5in x 4.5in) Estimate: £3000  - 5000   A great example of her typical bonneted ladies. This one in particular is very important as it is illustrated in the Bessie MacNicol book.   Anyway I am rushing to get this post done, check out the rest of the sale at   http://www.lyonandturnbull.com/asp/searchresults.asp?pg=2&ps=25

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

http://www.lyonandturnbull.com/asp/searchresults.asp#a_178389

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!

http://www.swooneditions.com/

Sale 403 Wednesday 19th March 2014

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.

Battersea Affordable Art Fair

The Art Fair - Way back when, in 1996, Will Ramsay opened Will’s Art Warehouse in southwest London to bridge the increasing interest in contemporary art and the London gallery scene. By concentrating on relatively unknown artists not carrying a premium for reputation, the gallery was able to offer works from £50 – £2,500 from a stable of over 150 artists. The response Will received to his Art Warehouse inspired him to take his approach to the next level, and 3 years later the Affordable Art Fair was born. Embracing other friendly galleries selling affordable art, the first fair launched in Battersea Park in October 1999. 10,000 visitors took advantage of the ease of buying, breadth of choice, affordable prices and user-friendly approach.

 

 

I was in London over the weekend for various art events, on Saturday morning I visited the Battersea Affordable Art Fair for the first time! It was very reminiscent of when I used to help out at the Scottish fairs when I was younger, sadly the Glasgow Art Fair is no longer. Rows and rows of white cubicles crammed with sculpture, paintings and works of art. Hundreds of gallery assistants and sales people jumping out from behind their computer screen if you showed any sign of interest.

 

 

 

 

I saw artists like Mhairi McGregor that I am used to seeing, Billy Childish and many more. It is really worth a visit and would highly recommend it. The variety of works on show would cater to anyone's needs and tastes. Prices ranged from £50 to £5,000 so it was hardly Bond Street prices!

 

 

http://affordableartfair.com/battersea/