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CAREERS
Join Us | Sales Coordinator - Jewellery
27 August 2025
Interested in the world of jewellery auctions? We are looking to recruit a Full-Time Sales Co-ordinator for our busy Jewellery department.
CAREERS
Join Us | Specialist, Jewellery
27 August 2025
Enthusiastic about Jewellery? Read on to find out more in our recent opening in our Luxury department in Edinburgh.
Private Collections
Lady Airlie: A Life of Grace, Service, and Style
19 August 2025
Virginia Fortune Ogilvy, Countess of Airlie (1933 - 2024) was a distinguished figure in the British royal household, best remembered as the first American-born Lady of the Bedchamber to Queen Elizabeth II.
Arms & Armour
The John Kirk Collection: Historic Scottish Arms and Armour
11 August 2025
This August, our Scotland Collected auction will present selected highlights from The John Kirk Collection, many of which have not been seen on the market since the 1960’s.
Fine Art
Enjoy a Virtual Tour | Contemporary Art | August 2025
8 August 2025
Enjoy a virtual tour through our Edinburgh saleroom of our August 2025 Contemporary Art auction.
Private Collections
The Ogilvys of Airlie: A Noble Heritage Revealed
1 August 2025
The Ogilvy family's lineage is distinguished by early and consistent support for the Scottish and later British monarchy, beginning with Robert the Bruce and extending through the Stuart dynasty and into the modern era.
CAREERS
Join Us in London | Antiques Auction Viewing Staff
30 July 2025
Passionate about art and antiques? Join our team in London! We are currently seeking antiques enthusiasts to join our team as Casual Viewing Assistants.
Fine Art
The Stephen Jenn Collection: Select Works by John Kirby
28 July 2025
‘The Stephen Jenn Collection: Part I’, featuring in Contemporary Art on 13 August, is the first of a two-part selection of works by the intriguing and critically regarded artist John Kirby.
Private Collections
Gillian Raffles : Pioneering Gallerist
27 July 2025
Gillian Raffles was one of a very small number of pioneering woman gallerists in Britain's post-war art scene. In 2025, we are proud to offer her private collection of artworks in auctions in London and Edinburgh.
Jewellery
The Cartier Panther (La Panthère de Cartier)
15 July 2025
The panther has been synonymous with Cartier since as early as 1914 when Louis Cartier commissioned the well-known contemporary illustrator, George Barbier, to design an invitation for a jewellery exhibition.
Jewellery
Scottish Freshwater Pearls from the Property of a Perthshire Connoisseur
15 July 2025
Explore one of the largest private collections of Scottish freshwater pearl jewellery to come to market, Scotland Collected auction on 21 August 2025.
Jewellery
Beyond Sapphire: Exploring the Mystique of Blue Gems
14 July 2025
Delve into the world of blue gemstones that frequently pass through the hands of Lyon & Turnbull’s jewellery experts. Explore their histories, visual similarities, and subtle differences.
Business Development
Welcoming Lindsay Barry - Business Development, Glasgow
14 July 2025
We are delighted to welcome Lindsay Barry as our new member of our Business Development team in Glasgow & West Coast.
GRADUATE SHOWCASE AWARD
2026 Graduate Showcase Exhibition
11 July 2025
We are delighted to present our 2025 Graduate Showcase Award winner, Maria McStay. A showcase of Maria's work will be exhibited in our Edinburgh saleroom in August 2026 alongside our 'Contemporary Art' auction.
Asian Art
Join Us | Asian Art Internship
10 July 2025
Are you passionate about art, antiques, and the fast-paced world of auctions? We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Fine Asian Works of Art Intern to support our team.
Careers
Join Us | Associate Specialist, Fine Art
7 July 2025
Enthusiastic about Fine Art and the Art Market? Read on to find out more in our recent opening in our Fine Art department in Edinburgh.
Design
Enjoy a Tour of 1925: Celebrating Art Deco
24 June 2025
Go on a Virtual Tour of our June 2025 auction - 1925: Celebrating Art Deco at Noho Studios.
Fine Art
Douglas Erskine’s Edit: Top Picks from The Art Edit
17 June 2025
Ahead of our Summer 2025 edition of The Art Edit, Scottish art writer, researcher and collector Douglas Erskine discusses his favourite lots from our 25 June auction The Art Edit.
Design
Defining Art Deco
13 June 2025
Art Deco was an international style as opposed to a movement. It was not based on a coherent framework or manifesto, but rather reflected the spirit of the age with shared influences.
Fine Art
Works From the Estate of William McCance
9 June 2025
The Art Edit is delighted to present paintings, drawings and prints by William McCance and his circle. All works come from the Artist’s Estate and have never before appeared on the market.
Islamic & Indian Art
Discovery of Original Paintings Commissioned for Poster of Mahatma Ghandi's Life
6 June 2025
Created at an important moment in history, 10 original paintings were commissioned by publishers Hemchander Bharagava & Co of Delhi to form part of a dramatic biographical poster of Ghandi’s life.
Rare Books
Kilravock Castle Archive: A Chronicle of Highland Heritage
2 June 2025
The first section of the Kilravock Castle archive was presented for sale in June 2025 and reached over £124,000
Design
Presenting '1925: Celebrating Art Deco'
2 June 2025
We were delighted to present 1925: Celebrating Art Deco, to mark the centenary of the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, in June 2025.
SCOTTISH ART
Enjoy a Virtual Tour
1 June 2025
Enjoy a virtual tour through our Edinburgh saleroom of our June 2025 Scottish Paintings & Sculpture auction.
Books & Manuscripts
Roald Dahl’s Sketches of Childhood
31 May 2025
An unprecedented collection of original drawings by the best-loved children’s author in the English language achieved £23,940 in our June 2025 auction of Books & Manuscripts.
Islamic & Indian Art
A Rare Iznik Tile from the 'Cinili Hamam' sells for £243,950
30 May 2025
This rare Iznik tile from a palatial bath house or hamam built by Barbarossa, the Admiral of the Ottoman Empire in the 16th Century, was a lead highlight in our 11 June auction of Islamic & Indian Art.
Scottish Art
Anne Redpath: A Daughter of the Scottish Borders
22 May 2025
We are delighted to include a fine selection of landscapes and still-lifes from the doyenne of post-Second World War Scottish painting, Anne Redpath, in our 5th June flagship Scottish Paintings & Sculpture auction.
Scottish Art
Joan Eardley: The Deep Importance of People & Place
22 May 2025
Mapping Joan Eardley's movements and relationships throughout her life, our 05 June flagship Scottish Paintings & Sculpture auction featured both fine works of her best known subjects to less common, but equally significant examples.
Jewellery
A Private Collection of Jewels by Peter Plöderl
21 May 2025
The bold and colourful designs of Peter Plöderl make up the group of show-stopping pieces from a private collection (Lots 111 - 129) featuring in this June's Jewellery auction in Edinburgh.
Scottish Art
A Scottish Colourist in Fife: George Leslie Hunter & Largo
20 May 2025
This June, our Scottish Paintings & Sculpture auction features an excellent range of works by the Scottish Colourist George Leslie Hunter, including a fine selection from his time in Fife in eastern Scotland.
Scottish Art
To Venice with F.C.B. Cadell
19 May 2025
We are delighted to include one of the most significant paintings to have resulted from the Scottish Colourist F. C. B. Cadell’s breakthrough trip to Venice in our flagship auction of Scottish Paintings & Sculpture this June.
Studio & Contemporary Glass
What Is Studio Glass? A History of a Modern Art Movement
19 May 2025
Emerging in the mid-20th century, the Studio Glass movement transformed glass from a material of function and ornament into a powerful medium for artistic expression.
SCOTTISH ART
John Maclauchlan Milne: From Dundee to the South of France
16 May 2025
John Maclauchlan Milne's French landscapes and seascapes chart his travels, from Paris to the Côte d'Azur.
Jewellery
The Scot Who Powered Russia’s Industrial Revolution
16 May 2025
Charles Baird (20 December 1766 – 10 December 1843), was a Scottish engineer who made his name in Russia at the turn of the 19th century.
Jewellery
Cameos vs Intaglios | Exploring the History of Carved Gems
16 May 2025
When examining the history of carved gems, cameos and intaglios are frequently researched together. This is a natural pairing, as the two forms of gem engraving are visual inverses.
Five Centuries
Enjoy a Virtual Tour | Five Centuries | May 2025
8 May 2025
Enjoy a virtual tour through our Edinburgh saleroom of our May 2025 Five Centuries auction.
RUGS & CARPETS
The Winton Castle Indian Carpet
5 May 2025
The Winton Castle Indian Carpet is the largest hand-woven carpet in Scotland to be offered at auction on 15 May 2025.
WATCHES
From the Trench to the Auction House: Military Watches
5 May 2025
Explore the fascinating history of military wristwatches, from WWI trench watches to the iconic Rolex MilSub, and discover why these rare timepieces are now highly sought-after collector’s items.
Asian Art
History in the Palm of Your Hand | Chinese Tea & Wine Cups
5 May 2025
Discover the evolution of Chinese tea and wine cups—from Tang dynasty polychromes to Qing porcelain—celebrating centuries of craftsmanship, culture, and artistic innovation in ceramic design.
FINE ART
Gaetano Gandolfi | A Newly Discovered Work
4 May 2025
Study of a Girl's Head is a newly confirmed work by Gaetano Gandolfi (1734-1802)
Mall Galleries
Enjoy a Tour of the Mall Galleries | Spring 2025
30 April 2025
Enjoy a virtual tour of Travel & Vintage Posters, Lalique, MODERN MADE auctions, held twice yearly in the Mall Galleries.
Natural History
Top 7 Most Collectible Fossils: A Guide for Collectors and Enthusiasts
30 April 2025
Fossils offer a rare and tangible connection to prehistoric life, preserving the remains of ancient creatures and plants that lived millions of years ago.
posters
The Lost Posters of Dr Hans Sachs: A Legacy Rediscovered
17 April 2025
Discover the remarkable story of Dr Hans Sachs’ lost poster collection—seized by the Gestapo, rediscovered decades later.
Jewellery
Behind the Cartier Curtain
17 April 2025
Head of Jewellery, London, Sarah Duncan shares her thoughts on what's behind the “curtain” or more accurately behind the workshop door, in the lead up to our unique Cartier Curated auction.
Watches
Timeless Design
17 April 2025
Head of Watches Charles Tearle shares his experience with the timeless designs and impressive craftsmanship of Cartier watches throughout his career, in the lead up to our unique Cartier Curated auction.
FINE ART
An Artist's Champion: Gillian Raffles & Henri Gaudier-Brzeska
16 April 2025
Gillian Raffles played a vital role in establishing Henri Gaudier-Brzeska as a key figure in early twentieth-century British art.
FINE ART
The Collection of Professor John Chambers
16 April 2025
John Chambers was a Professor of Clinical Cardiology who combined life-long passions for medicine and art.
Watches
Watching Cartier
15 April 2025
Freelance writer and editor and founder of the weekly watches newsletter The Fourth Wheel, Chris Hall, shares his insights into collecting Cartier watches ahead of our unique Cartier Curated auction.
Contemporary Silver
Jocelyn Burton (1946-2020): The Maverick Silversmith Who Reforged Tradition
15 April 2025
Jocelyn Burton was a pioneering British silversmith and goldsmith, celebrated for her bold designs and mastery of precious metals. Often working from intricate preliminary drawings, her work is a technical masterclass in design and craftsmanship.
Jewellery
Cartier & Gems
14 April 2025
In the lead up to our Cartier Curated auction, Former director of London Precious Stone Laboratory Eric Emms FGA DGA shares his knowledge of the history of Cartier's use of gems, looking at some of the most well known pieces created by the maison.
Jewellery
Cartier Across the Pond: A Recent Auction Focus
14 April 2025
Our friends April Matteini and Dianne Batista from our sister auction house, Freeman’s Hindman, share their recent experience with Cartier jewels at auction with our Head of Jewellery, London, Sarah Duncan.
DESIGN Since 1860
Enjoy a Virtual Tour | DESIGN Since 1860
11 April 2025
Go on a virtual tour of our 16 & 17 April 2025 DESIGN Since 1860 taking place live in Edinburgh & online.
Jewellery
Rediscovering Cartier
9 April 2025
Join Rachael Taylor, Jewellery Editor, Author & Speaker as she discusses her book, 'Cartier: The Story Behind the Style'.
Lalique
René Lalique Crucifixes
8 April 2025
The crucifixes by René Lalique in our May 2025 auction were designed between 1930 and 1943 and belong to a period when Lalique was undertaking ecclesiastical work.
FINE ART
L.S. Lowry's Going to the Mill | An Early Work Direct from the Artist
8 April 2025
We were delighted to present L.S. Lowry's 'Going to the Mill' at auction in London on 02 May 2025.
SCOTTISH ART & DESIGN
Charles Rennie Mackintosh from Scotland to France
7 April 2025
We were proud to present a collection of works by European polymath Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868-1928) in our April 2025 Design Since 1860 auction.
Jewellery
Jewellery by JAR
4 April 2025
Joel Arthur Rosenthal, better known as JAR, is one of the most celebrated yet elusive contemporary jewellers. We are delighted to present a pair of flower earclips in our April 2025 London Jewellery auction.
Asian Art
Join Us | Phone Bidders | Asian Art
3 April 2025
We are looking for Chinese-speaking telephone bidders for our Asian Works of Art auction.
Design
A Look into the Lives of Jessie M. King and E.A. Taylor
2 April 2025
This April's Design Since 1860 auction features a selection of works from the Estate of Merle Taylor - a snapshot into the lives of Jessie M. King and Ernest Archibald Taylor and their family.
Design
The Morris & Co. 'St Cecilia' Tapestry
31 March 2025
We are delighted to present the 'St Cecilia' Tapestry designed by Sir Edward Burne-Jones and John Henry Dearle for Morris & Co.
CONTEMPORARY ART
Enjoy a Virtual Tour | Contemporary Art ft The Jamieson Collection: Works by John 'Patrick' Byrne
30 March 2025
Enjoy a virtual tour through our Edinburgh saleroom of our April 2025 Contemporary Art auction.
Arms & Armour
Arms & Armour as Objects of Art
30 March 2025
Although thankfully for most of us arms and armour do not play an active part in modern day to day life, this is not a statement that is true of many past generations.
Natural History
Why Collect Meteorites | A Guide for New Buyers
27 March 2025
Meteorites are among the rarest and most fascinating objects on Earth. These extraterrestrial rocks are real fragments of space that have travelled millions of miles through the solar system before landing on our planet.
Prints & Multiples
Robert Polhill Bevan: A Master Printmaker
18 March 2025
We are delighted to present a group of eight lithographs by Robert Polhill Bevan, which come from the Artist’s Estate and thence by descent to the present owner, in our Prints & Multiples sale of 26 March 2025.
Private Collections
Enjoy a Virtual Tour | Makers & Creators: Selected Works from the Hugo Burge Collection
14 March 2025
Go on a virtual tour of our 19 March 2025 Makers & Creators: Selected Works from the Hugo Burge Collection auction.
Contemporary Art
Capturing the Zeitgeist : John Byrne's 'Patrick' Era
11 March 2025
This Spring we were proud to the finest group of early works by iconic artist John Byrne to have been seen on the market before. The collection was 100% sold and fetched over £90,000.
PROFESSIONAL VALUATION SERVICES
Facts of The Ivory Act
10 March 2025
The Ivory Act, passed in 2018 and enacted in 2022, severely restricts the sale of items made from elephant ivory. After a consultation, UK Government ministers have decided in May 2023 to tighten the ban.
Silver
Starting a Collection: Contemporary Silver
10 March 2025
Contemporary silver is one of the most exciting and approachable areas of the decorative arts today. It’s a space where traditional craft meets bold, inventive design.
JEWELLERY
The Cartier Red Box
10 March 2025
The Cartier red box is a symbol of luxury, its rich red hue and gold garland design instantly recognisable. Since the 1900s, it has evolved alongside Cartier’s craftsmanship and remains a timeless emblem of elegance, coveted by collectors.
Watches
It's About Time: Valuing Vintage Watches
3 March 2025
Join Head of Watches Charles Tearle as he discusses his career in the luxury watch industry, the evolution of the market and insuring luxury vintage watches.
PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
Rembrandt's 'The Three Trees'
3 March 2025
'The Three Trees' is Rembrandt’s largest and most elaborate landscape etching and is considered a masterpiece within his oeuvre.
Posters
Vintage Posters 101: How to Start Your Collection
3 March 2025
Bright, bold, and endlessly evocative, vintage posters offer an accessible and rewarding entry point into the world of collecting.
Antiquities
Relics of Power: Early Bronze Age Battle Axes
28 February 2025
The most significant weapons of Early Bronze Age Europe were not forged from metal but shaped from stone. These remarkable artefacts, in use for over a millennium, were wielded by peoples across a vast expanse from the Baltic to the Atlantic.
PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
'Vine and Acanthus' by William Morris
26 February 2025
In March 2025, we were delighted to present a beautifully composed 'Vine and Acanthus' embroidered panel within the Makers & Creators: Selected Works from the Hugo Burge Collection auction.
Silver
Understanding the Value of Sterling Silver vs. Britannia Silver
26 February 2025
When it comes to collecting silver at auction, understanding the differences between Sterling Silver and Britannia Silver is essential.
Private Collections
Hugo Burge: Maker & Creator
25 February 2025
Hugo Burge (1972-2023) always wanted to leave a ‘dent in the universe’: to create an impression that changed and improved the world. We are proud to present 'Makers & Creators: Selected Works from the Hugo Burge Collection'.
Silver & Objets de Vertu
The Fiona Buchanan Indian Silver Collection
24 February 2025
We are delighted to offer a collection of 19th and early 20th-century Indian silver composed over the last twenty years by Fiona Buchanan in our March 2025 auction of Silver & Objets de Vertu.
Five Centuries
Enjoy a Virtual Tour | Five Centuries | February 2025
14 February 2025
Enjoy a virtual tour through our Edinburgh saleroom of our February 2025 Five Centuries auction.
Fine Art
10 Scottish Artists You Should Know
4 February 2025
Join Head of Sale Chantal de Prez as she takes a closer look at '10 Scottish Artists You Should Know' featuring in our February 2025 edition of The Art Edit.
Fine Art
Designing Interiors with The Art Edit
30 January 2025
We are delighted to present Rosy and Johnny of MacAulay MacAulay Interiors' five favourite lots in our forthcoming February 2025 edition of The Art Edit.
EUROPEAN ART & OLD MASTERS
Edward Lear | Works From the Mary Ann Streeter Collection
30 January 2025
Born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts, USA Mary Ann Streeter was exposed to art at an early age.
Ceramics & Glass
The Maisels Collection of British Ceramics
29 January 2025
We were delighted to present The Maisels Collection of British Ceramics Part II in our February 2025 Five Centuries auction, amassed over a forty-year period by Catriona and David Maisels.
Silver
How to Read Silver Hallmarks
29 January 2025
For over seven centuries, hallmarks have offered collectors and silversmiths a unique form of authentication; an unbroken record of the who, what, where and when behind a silver object’s creation.
Jewellery
From Heartbreak to Everlasting Love: The Creation of the Cartier Love Bracelet
24 January 2025
Discover the story of the Cartier Love Bracelet, designed by Aldo Cipullo in 1969. Born from heartbreak, this timeless symbol of love blends jewellery and industry with its screwhead design.
Jewellery
Our Jewellery Team's Favourite Lots of 2024
23 January 2025
Looking back on our 2024 season of Jewellery auctions that took place across the UK, our Jewellery team has selected a few of their favourite pieces.
Rare Books
The Murrays of Dollerie: A Scottish Family Library
23 January 2025
This February, we are delighted to include a selection of 70 lots from the library at Dollerie, the home of Murrays of Dollerie, in our Books & Manuscripts auction.
Valuations & Collections
Welcoming Andrew Robb - Head of Valuations, London
21 January 2025
We are delighted to welcome Andrew Robb as Head of Valuations in London. Andrew brings over twenty-four years of experience to his role as part of our UK wide team.
Private Collections
The Bernard Kelly Collection Sells for £1.87 million in London
17 January 2025
In January 2025, we were delighted to offer the collection of the banker and financier Bernard Kelly at in London, totalling £1.87m, with over 89% of lots finding buyers.
Contemporary Art
Virtual Tour | Contemporary Art & The Ski Sale
16 January 2025
Enjoy a virtual tour through our Edinburgh saleroom of our January 2025 Contemporary Art & The Ski Sale auctions.
Contemporary Art
Two Glasgow Polymaths: Alasdair Gray & John Byrne | Panel
14 January 2025
In our recent Glasgow exhibition, we were delighted to present a panel discussion with some of John Byrne's and Alasdair Gray's friends and contributors, led by Associate Director and Head of Contemporary Art Charlotte Riordan.
Mall Galleries
Enjoy a Tour of the Mall Galleries | January 2025
13 January 2025
Go on a virtual tour of our January 2025 Mall Galleries exhibition of The Bernard Kelly Collection.
Design
Join Us | Associate Specialist, Design
7 January 2025
Enthusiastic about Design from 1860 to present day? Read on to find out more in our recent opening in our Design department in London.
MODERN BRITISH ART
The Piper Building | Murals by John Piper
6 January 2025
This January, our auction of The Bernard Kelly Collection features the most complete collection of studies by John Piper for his landmark commission to decorate the exterior of Watson House in south-west London (Lots 260 – 275).
CONTEMPORARY ART
Gently Narrative | Andrew Cranston
4 January 2025
This January, we are delighted to present Untitled (Monkey), 2006-2008, a significant strand within Andrew Cranston's oeuvre, in our 22 January Contemporary Art auction.
Fine Art
European Art & Old Masters in The Bernard Kelly Collection
3 January 2025
If Bernard Kelly’s collection can be said to have a centre, it is probably the group of predominantly 16th and 17th century Italian and Flemish bronzes, complimented by the fine selection of European and Old Master paintings within the collection.
REVIEW
Top of the Lots 2024
18 December 2024
From Ancient Rome to Modern Scotland, 2024 was a thrilling ride from start to finish - welcoming buyers and sellers from across the globe to our UK and online salerooms.
Islamic & Indian Art
Rare Indian Vessels Discovered In Scotland Sell for Over £75,000 In London Sale
16 December 2024
A collection of mother-of-pearl seashell vessels discovered at Penicuik Estate were sold for over £75,000 at Lyon & Turnbull’s London auction.
Private Collections
Bernard Kelly | The Quintessential Connoisseur
16 December 2024
This New Year, we are delighted to present the art collection of renowned banker and financier Bernard Kelly.
SCOTTISH ART
Scottish Women Artists Take Centre Stage in Flagship Sale
10 December 2024
The work of women artists took centre stage at our flagship Winter 2024 Scottish Paintings & Sculpture sale in Edinburgh.
Jewellery
Collecting Memories: The Magic of Charm Bracelets
2 December 2024
A one-of-a-kind item to make your staple piece of jewellery - look no further than the iconic charm bracelet.