We are delighted to support the Scottish Book Trust with The Magic of Stories: Scotland's Book Sculptures, a timed online fundraising auction which took place place from 25 January until 01 February. The first Book Week Scotland was initiated by Scottish Book Trust in 2012 and, to coincide with this, the Trust commissioned five special book sculptures. These five works are to be offered in The Magic of Stories, with all money raised going to Scottish Book Trust’s fundraising campaign to ensure that everyone in Scotland has equal access to books.
Lot 1 - Anonymous Artist - Book Sculpture Peter Pan, by J.M. Barrie
Sold for £12,000
(Inclusive of Buyer's Premium)
Lot 2 - Anonymous Artist - Book Sculpture Whisky Galore, by Compton Mackenzie
Sold for £9,000
(Inclusive of Buyer's Premium)
Lot 3 - Anonymous Artist - Book Sculpture Treasure Island, by Robert Louis Stevenson
Sold for £13,000
(Inclusive of Buyer's Premium)
Lot 4 - Anonymous Artist - Book Sculpture Lanark, by Alasdair Gray
Sold for £6,500
(Inclusive of Buyer's Premium)
Lot 5 - Anonymous Artist - Book Sculpture Tam O'Shanter, by Robert Burns
Sold for £10,000
(Inclusive of Buyer's Premium)