Lyon & Turnbull has built a strong reputation in Tapestries & Textiles auctions, holding specialist sales across the UK in Edinburgh and London, as well as through live online auctions accessible worldwide.
Our expert specialists possess deep knowledge of both historical textiles and tapestries and the current market trends, ensuring successful sales of fine hand-woven textiles and antique tapestries from Britain and around the world. Our auctions feature exceptional pieces; from fine British examples to regions such as Turkey, the Caucasus, Tabriz and across the Middle East and Asia.
Significant sales of tapestries have included pieces from the collection of Lord and Lady Rochdale at Lingholm in Cumbria, such as the late 16th/early 17th century Flemish Biblical tapestry The Creation and Fall of Man which sold for £91,000 and a late 16th century Brussels Millefleurs tapestry which made £62,400.
All sale results shown are inclusive of buyer’s premium.
