Building an Art Collection: Paintings & Works of Art

Building an art collection is an exciting endeavour. Our 13 March ‘Paintings & Works on Paper’ auction features artwork from the 17th to 21st centuries, with prices ranging from £200 to £2,000, making it the perfect place to start.

Building an art collection is an exciting endeavour. Dipping your toe into the world of auctions allows you to explore an extensive range of artworks, at a wide range of price-points - an opportunity to expand your horizons and sometimes even snag a bargain!

Our ‘Paintings & Works on Paper’ auction features artwork from the 17th to 21st centuries, with prices ranging from £200 to £2,000, making it the perfect place to start.

From landscapes and Old Masters to Contemporary and Modern works, the selection of works in the 13 March ‘Paintings & Works on Paper’ auction allow you to find pieces that appeal to your tastes and fit your budget.

Here’s a few pieces to help inspire you as you look to start a collection of your own.

Affordable Big Names

LOT 235 | [§] JOHN BELLANY C.B.E., R.A., H.R.S.A. (SCOTTISH 1942-2013) 
BY THE SEA | £1,000 - 1,500 + fees

LOT 43 | [§] ELIZABETH VIOLET BLACKADDER O.B.E., R.A., R.S.A., R.S.W., R.G.I., D.LITT (SCOTTISH B.1931)
COW IN FIELD | £800 - 1,200 + fees

Contemporary & Modern

LOT 233 | [§] MAURICE COCKRILL R.A., F.B.A. (BRITISH 1936-2013) A ABSTRACT STUDY
£300-500 + fees

LOT 141 | [§] JOHN HOUSTON O.B.E., R.S.A., R.S.W., R.G.I. (SCOTTISH 1930-2008)
SUMMER HEDGEROW | £800-1,200 + fees

In the Manner of the Old Masters

LOT 15 | AFTER SIR JOSHUA REYNOLDS
HEBE | £500-700 + fees

LOT 1 | CIRCLE OF GEORGE JAMESONE | SIR JOHN SINCLAIR
Provenance: The McEwan Gallery, Ballater | £500-800 + fees

Landscapes & Marine Art

LOT 118 | ARCHIBALD KAY R.S.A., R.S.W. (SCOTTISH 1860-1935)
HIGHLAND SCENE WITH CATTLE WATERING | £400-600 + fees

LOT 25 | THOMAS SEWELL ROBINS (BRITISH 1810-1880) 
AN APPROACHING ALTERCATION | £800-1,200 + fees

Dates for Your Diary

AUCTION | Paintings & Works on Paper | Wed 13 March, 15:00pm

VIEWING | Sun 10th Mar 12pm-4pm | Mon 11th & Tues 12th Mar 10am-5pm | Morning of sale

LOCATION | 33 Broughton Place, Edinburgh