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...
Showing posts with label Contemporary. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Contemporary. Show all posts
Tuesday, 22 April 2014
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!
Friday, 21 March 2014
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.
Tuesday, 18 March 2014
Sale No 403 - Contemporary & Post-War Art
Callum Innes, Untitled 2009
Lyon and Turnbull's 'Contemporary & Post-War Art' sale tomorrow looks to be a very exciting day at the Edinburgh sale room. Kick off is at 11am and there is a wide range of pieces on offer. As ever there are pieces by a few of my favourites; Norman Edgar, John Cunningham, George Devlin, Alexander Goudie to name but a few. Silk screen prints of Marilyn Munro and an untitled piece by Callum Innes really bring the sale to life.
There are a few Bellany's to choose from - however I think that the example below stands out at £2,000 - 3,000.
John Bellany, Ship In Harbour
My favourite and star of the sale are these pair by Sarah Morris. Estimated at £700-900 anyone can have a bash at bidding and the saleroom will no doubt get very exciting! These silkscreen prints are exactly what younger generations want to decorate their interiors. The presence they command in a room by taking up just enough wall space lets us express ourselves without having to take things too far, feel too 'arty', 'edgy' or 'alternative'.
Sarah Morris, Freemount Street Experience 2000
Check the sale out below and see what you like. Buying at auction is a lot cheaper than paying retail in a gallery so you never know what you may be able to afford!
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