Operating since 1826, Lyon & Turnbull is one of the longest-established fine art and antiques auction houses in the United Kingdom with locations throughout Scotland and London.
In the 21st century, we combine dedicated personal advice and attention with innovative, thoughtful marketing and a deep understanding of the art market to offer an unparalleled auctioneer service. With over 45 auctions per year including specialist categories including Scottish Paintings, Modern British Art, Asian Works of Art, Jewellery, Silver, Antiques, Rare Books, Furniture and Modern & Contemporary Art and Design.
Unparalleled Expertise
Lyon & Turnbull is uniquely placed to provide buyers and sellers with an international, premium platform coupled with nearly 200 years of heritage. In addition to our specialist auctions, our raison d'etre are single-owner collection sales. Each one is carefully crafted to accentuate the quality and uniqueness of the particular collection, generating unmissable events for collectors, and high (often record) prices for our clients.
Lyon & Turnbull operates internationally, providing valuation and auction services worldwide, and ensuring our client's works of art and antiques are seen, desired, and purchased by the world’s largest art markets in Europe, America and Asia. Our team of auction specialists, one of the largest in the country, are knowledgeable and approachable, and go to great efforts to make sure they understand and fulfil our clients’ tastes and needs.