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Rare Painting Capturing Dramatic Eruption of Mount Vesuvius Goes Under the Hammer
8 May 2026
A rare eighteenth century painting capturing the dramatic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in Italy in 1774, will feature in Five Centuries on 13th May 2026.
Major Work by Leading European Modernist Discovered in Glasgow
24 March 2026
A rare example of European Modernism painted in Glasgow around 1941 by influential Polish-Jewish artist, Jankel Adler (1895-1949), is going on display in Glasgow before heading to Edinburgh and London.
Lyon & Turnbull Reports Strong Sales Momentum in 2025
5 February 2026
We were pleased to be featured in The Herald’s Business HQ supplement, which highlighted our record performance and the return of confidence in the art market following a strong year of sales.
Private Passion to Public View
22 January 2026
Modern British art from the private collection of the late entrepreneur, collector and philanthropist Hugo Burge will be exhibited in public for the first time at Lyon & Turnbull, London.
Rare Islamic Manuscript Achieves 20× Estimate at Winter Sale
11 December 2025
Lyon & Turnbull were proud to present the winter edition of their specialist Islamic & Indian Art auction in London on 10 December 2025, a sale that drew enthusiastic participation from bidders around the globe.
Record-Breaking Work by Scottish Woman Artist Helps Achieve a Result of £1.64M
5 December 2025
Record-Breaking Work by Scottish Woman Artist Helps Achieve a Result of £1.64M for Lyon & Turnbull's Flagship Scottish Paintings and Sculpture Auction
Unique Glass Mosaic Moth Made by Sir Eduardo Paolozzi for Tottenham Court Road Underground Station Sold at Auction
7 November 2025
A unique glass mosaic Moth by Sir Eduardo Paolozzi, created for Tottenham Court Road Station in the 1980s, sold for £12,600 in London as part of Lyon & Turnbull’s Modern Made auction.
Lives in Art: The Collection of Renowned Architects Gordon and Ursula Bowyer
24 October 2025
Discover the Bowyer Collection — a lifetime of modern British art and design by architects Gordon and Ursula Bowyer, celebrating post-war creativity, architecture, and friendship.
Prominent Scottish Mathematician’s Personal Library Sells for Almost £817,000
23 October 2025
The personal library of a renowned Scottish mathematician has sold at auction for nearly £817,000, revealing rare books and historic scientific works.
Historic ‘Working Tiara’ Worn by the Late Queen’s Lady of the Bedchamber to Be Sold at Auction
15 October 2025
A tiara worn by the late Queen's American-born lady-in-waiting which saw some of the most significant moments in recent royal history is to be sold at auction in London by Lyon & Turnbull on Wednesday 22 October.
Making a Mark: Collecting Contemporary Metalwork
12 September 2025
Making a Mark offers a rare glimpse into the world of contemporary silver and metalwork through the extraordinary collection of the late Dr Helen Cargill Thompson, now bequeathed to The Glasgow School of Art.
Treasures of Stage and Screen to Be Auctioned
1 September 2025
More than 850 extraordinary props from the world of film, television and theatre are to be sold live online by UK auction house Lyon & Turnbull in a unique two-day sale.
Early Painting by L.S. Lowry, Sold by the Artist for £10, Fetches More Than £800,000 at Auction
2 May 2025
An early painting by L.S. Lowry, acquired directly from the artist by an admirer in 1926 for £10, has sold at auction in London for £805,200 (including buyer's premium).