May 30, 2024FellowsWilliam IV silver vinaigrette; plus two Georgian examples (one a.f). (3).Preview Only
Georgian architecture, hot springs among gems in BathBATH, England (AP) – Yes, there really is a natural hot spring beneath the city of Bath, but soaking in the above-ground sights and sounds will leave you plenty relaxed. With its Georgian brick buildings and lush green hills, almost everywhere in Bath feels like a living postcard. With landmarks from Roman and medieval times, […]
Robert Salmon maritime paintings from Scotland saw smooth sailing at StairHUDSON, NY – Two oils by the Anglo American marine artist Robert Salmon, painted while he lived and worked in Scotland, were offered by Stair on April 25. His 1820 view of The Custom House Quay, Greenock and an 1818 painting titled The Pomona of Greenock Riding at Anchor hammered at $34,000 ($43,520 with buyer’s […]
James Dixon’s ‘Cutty Sark’ leads our five auction highlights‘Cutty Sark’, James Dixon, $43,510 DUBLIN – A picture by the Irish folk artist James Dixon soared above estimate to bring a record sum at Adam’s Auctioneers on April 16. James Dixon (1921-2006) – a native of Tory Island, the isolated spit of land off the northwest coast of Ireland – worked for most of […]
Pair of 18th-century side tables from Scottish country house exceed $289K at Lyon & TurnbullEDINBURGH, UK – A pair of 18th-century Italian giltwood side tables from a Scottish country house hammered for £220,000 ($278,675) and sold for £288,200 ($289,060) with buyer’s premium at Lyon & Turnbull on March 27. They were consigned from Penicuik House in Midlothian, where they had likely been since the 18th century. Full results for the […]