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

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...

 

http://www.lyonandturnbull.com/asp/searchresults.asp?pg=1&ps=25&st=D&sale_no=405

 

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!

 

http://archibaldknoxsociety.com/ 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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/

Robert (Mouseman) Thompson

I have another purchase to add to my Mouseman collection! It arrived today and I am so happy with it. The traditional book trough is dated to the 1930s. 

Now all I need to so is fill it with some decorative leather bindings! 

I am very excited for the next Decorative Arts sale at Lyon and Turnbull in April-they have a refectory table by the Mouseman and I just need to find £3,000-5,000 to buy it!

No matter how big or small the piece of craftsmanship the little mouse stands proud in the design. The arts and crafts style pieces are carved perfectly (usually in oak) and have individual character in each piece. 

My collection is growing and I am excited to see what else I can pick up!

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.

Beaumont and Fletcher

http://www.beaumontandfletcher.com

'Beaumont and Fletcher provides the Interior Design Industry with a rare source of beautifully designed textiles, furniture and accessories, creating a truly individual style in a highly competitive industry'

I first came across Beaumont and Fletcher when my friends mother told me of the new sofa she had ordered. She was expressing such delight at the service she had received and that she was so excited for the sofa to arrive. She handed me the catalogue and I had a look. Straight away I saw elegance and style. For someone who works in the Antiques and Interior Design world - I am quite used to seeing nice pieces of furniture but I was amazed at the quality and detail that went into these pieces for such reasonable prices. (A pair of these sofas will set you back approx. £10,000)

Beaumont Fletcher are the modern Howard and Sons which adorn our country piles all over the UK. They are the Jaguar equivalent to the soft furnishing world. Each piece is hand built and there are unlimited optional extras, e.g., trims, wood stains, button, fringing etc the list goes on and on. They have such a diverse range of fabrics and colours that even though they are semi made to order and not bespoke you can create unique pieces again and again.

A Beaumont and Fletcher sofa will last a lifetime...

Robert (Mouseman) Thompson

I recently purchased these bookends which I am so delighted with. They were something I always admired in my Grandparents home and now I have my own set. 

Robert Thompson (1876-1955) was a British furniture maker living and working in Kilburn, North Yorkshire. He was part of the 1920's craftsmanship revival, inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement. Almost every piece features a carved mouse which is claimed to have stemed from a joke about 'being as poor as a church mouse'... I love this type of craftsmanship and I can't wait to build upon my collection...

Illustration shows my bookends in use! (15x9x9cm)

Interiors Sale 200, Lyon and Turnbull - Edinburgh

Straight after I get back from Battersea I have this to look forward to! It's the quarterly Interiors sale at Lyon and Turnbull. Check out the catalogue online. It's an eclectic mix of contemporary and period furniture and furnishings. The idea behind the sale is to encourage people who wouldn't normally think about design, function and form to think outside the box. By seeing different pieces in different settings, surrounded by fabulous objects it should get everyone's inner designer out and thrown all over their homes!

Check out the company I work for Lyon and Turnbull ..

www.lyonandturnbull.com

The Decorative Fair

I am very excited about the upcoming Decorative Fair next week! Just had a wee look online and there are some great names on show! 

Inspiring Interiors and Antiques

As I move into a near year I decided it was about time I gave the blogging a go! I've been in the art world for over two years now and I still find it such great fun, interesting, educational and exciting! Every day is different. I meet new people, see new things and learn from my surroundings.

My real passion is Scottish Art, the Glasgow School of Design and the Arts and Crafts movement. As well as working for a prominent auction house (Lyon and Turnbull) I am studying towards a post graduate diploma in Interior Design. Hopefully this blog will educated and inform, but really it is just for fun and to share - with whoever wants to see - what I come across on a daily basis, my interests and experience in the art, antique and design world of Scotland and the rest of the world...

I hope you enjoy...