"OOR WULLIE, YOUR WULLIE, A CHILLY WULLIE"

Lot 5 in our Contemporary Art Sale is a timeless oil on canvas by Graham McKean titled "OOR WULLIE, YOUR WULLIE, A CHILLY WULLIE" and is estimated to sell for between £2000 & £3000. McKean is a popular artist at McTear's and in May 2011 we sold his oil on canvas of Oor Wullie on holiday which according to D.C. Thomson (the publishers of the Sunday Post), was the very first time he’s ever been depicted in a fine art painting. 

The piece was estimated at between £2500 and £3500 but created such a buzz that it was sold on the day for £4800.

"OOR WULLIE, YOUR WULLIE, A CHILLY WULLIE"

Joan Eardley at McTear's

We have four pieces by Scottish artist Joan Eardley in our Contemporary Art auction on 6th December at 6pm. 

Eardley began her artistic career studying at Goldsmith’s and the GSA. Under the guidance of Hugh Adam Crawford, Eardley began to shape her painting practice. After spending time in Hospitalfield with James Cowie, Eardley returned to the GSA to continue post-Diploma studies. In 1948, Eardley travelled through France and Italy, the works inspired and produced during this trip were exhibited at her first solo exhibition at the GSA in 1949. 

Eardley found inspiration in her surroundings: painting haunting portraits and nostalgic landscapes using a unique range of colours and strong compositional lines, both signature trademarks of Eardley’s style.

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Win £50 to spend at an Auction of your choice

Let us know which Scottish region is your favourite when it comes to whisky and you could win £50 of vouchers for any McTear's auction between 6 & 8th December. Our Contemporary Art Evening is on 6th, with Rare and Collectable Whisky and Fine Jewellery, Watches and Coins on the 7th and rounding the auctions up is British and Contiental Ceramics, Glass and Silver as well as  Furniture, Clocks, Works of art and Collectibles on Wednesday 8th December.

The £50 vouchers can also be used remotely so don't worry if you can't make it to any of the auctions. Good Luck!

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McTear's - It's all about audience

McTear's dedicated pictures auctions are continually generating top prices for Scottish paintings of fantastic quality. We have been selling paintings since 1842 and sell more Scottish paintings than any other auction house, gallery or institution. The internet has expanded our market to a global scale and we now generate "London" hammer prices. The cut off date for entries for this sale is 17th November.

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McTear's November Auctions

Our November auctions began with our Fine and Contemporary sale on Tuesday 1st. Artist James Stuart Park was a prominent feature, with his work being highly sought after among both private collectors and art dealers. It was two of his paintings in particular that created a bidding frenzy and both works soared above estimate, with the hammer falling at £3600 and £2200.

The unsurprising star of our Rare & Collectable Whisky Auction was the 26 Malts which sold for £2300.


Wednesday evening saw the Jewellery Auction, where diamonds stole the show. Bracelets, pendants and rings twinkled as the hammer came down above estimate on several lots.

The British & Continental Ceramics, Silver & Glass Auction got Thursday underway and interest in these items from mainland China, Hong Kong and throughout Europe was exceptional. This circular bowl with insect and flower motifs sold for £1000.

Rounding up the November Auctions was the Furniture, Works of Art, Collectables, Pictures & Clocks sale on Thursday 3rd.Again, major interest surrounded Chinese items such as this hardwood table with key frieze decoration which sold for £1600.

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McTear's 26 Malts

What happens when you throw 26 writers together with 26 designers and give them carte blanche to create identities for 26 malt whiskies? You get a collection of malts which sell for £2,300. With only 20 complete sets left, the popularity of this lot was not surprising http://www.mctears.co.uk/auctions/lot.aspx?id=31619249-9eab-4099-804d-ae4e52ece32c&page=2&referrer=browse

McTear's Contemporary Art Evening

Join us for our Contemporary Art Evening on Tuesday 6th December at 6PM. We've got 400 lots of contemporary art, with most of Scotland's top selling artists represented. Our online catalogue will be available soon from http://www.mctears.co.uk/auctions/browse.aspx?id=9cccc97f-8a91-4639-96fc-b95f81f4e38d

The auction viewing times will be from 9am to 7pm on Monday, 05 December 2011 and from 9am on Tuesday, 06 December 2011. Contact christina@mctears.co.uk or victoria@mctears.co.uk if you would like specialist advice regarding this auction.