With an exciting week of auctions starting tomorrow, we thought it would be appropriate to highlight one fabulous piece we have coming up for sale.
With a fantastic valuation of £200k to £300k, this stunning 20 inch by 16 inch oil on canvas, ‘Pink Roses’, by Samuel John Peploe (1871-1935) will be the focal point of McTear’s Scottish Still Lifes, Fine & Contemporary Pictures Sale this Thursday, 25th October.
Lot 1545
Acquired 50 years ago in Glasgow by the late father of the Stirlingshire based seller, with an original price that “was not significant enough to remember”, did not make a great impression on his wife. After being sent out by his wife to buy a painting of some roses, she unfortunately didn’t like the piece and it was consigned to a spare room.
Commenting on the sale, Brian Clements, Managing Director at McTear’s Auctioneers, said: “Pink Roses is a stunning painting that shows Peploe at his very best.
“It may not have been to the original owner’s taste but judging from the interest that has been shown so far it is clear there are a number of collectors who are very impressed by this remarkable piece by one of Scotland’s most celebrated artists.”
Peploe was a Scottish Post Impressionist painter and, along with John Duncan Fergusson, Francis Cadell and Leslie Hunter, was a founding member of the group that became known as the Scottish Colourists. He is noted for his still life works which show the influence of Manet, with fluid brushwork, thick impasto and dark backgrounds with strong lighting.
Of the four Peploe still life examples which have sold at auction so far in 2012, prices achieved have averaged £394,250 (including buyers premium). Two of the four were the same size as ‘Pink Roses’ and the other two were slightly smaller.
Auction records also confirm that Peploe is considered to be the most valuable of the Scottish Colourists with the current record for his work established in May 2011 at £937,250 (including buyers premium) for ‘The Coffee Pot’. This also represents the highest price ever paid for a work by a Scottish artist at auction.
It's that time again... Next week we have our dedicated auctions, starting on Tuesday the 23rd and finishing on Thursday the 25th, a great way to finish October. With each auction featuring their own special and exciting pieces, you wouldn't want to miss out on your chance to grab yourself a fabulous selection of costumes and props from the Theatre Royal and Scottish Opera to a range of the finest private collections of Macallan single malt whisky.
'Majestic Royal Viena' - The very best examples of Chinese porcelain are highly sought after at auction and McTear's are delighted and lucky to offer this beautiful set of lidded jars.
A special auction taking place on Tuesday night features a fabulous selection of costumes, props and large stage props
from the Theatre Royal and Scottish Opera. From the mad hatter to the
fairy princess, this auction has something to tantalize theatre
enthusiasts, actors, dancers, singers and fans alike!
Yellow jacket and dress with black and white stripe trim designed by Richard Hudson for the La Vie Parisienne production (1985) is estimated to sell for £100-£200.
Samuael John Peploe RSA (Scottish 1871-1935) Pink Roses oil on canvas: Private Scottish
collection. Acquired in the early 1960s by the vendor, most likely from
Ian MacNicol Fine Art Dealer, 48 West George Street, Glasgow. Estimated to fetch a fantastic £200000 - £30000.
For all the whisky enthusiasts, we have two whisky auctions next week both on Wednesday at 10.30am. We have our
Rare & Collectable Whisky, Wine & Port auction and also The Chairmans Collection- Fine Macallan auction. The auction of one of the world’s finest private collections of Macallan single malt will be a collection of 72 bottles, being sold by the former Chairman
of the company, Allan Shiach.
Macallan anniversary malt 50 years old limited edition, cask strength
Single Highland Malt Whisky, distilled in 1928 and bottled in 1983 by
Macallan-Glenlivet Plc, Craigellachie.
Includes a personal note from the Chairman and is estimated to sell for a cracking £8000 - £10000.
Like every month, McTear's have an exciting three days of auction coming up at the end of October offering bidders the chance to grab themselves some rare and collectable whisky, wine & port to a selection of fine jewellery, watches and coins.
Coming
up for auction at McTear’s on the 24th October will be this Charles Horner of
Halifax silver pendant, estimated to sell at £80-120. The Charles Horner company
was famous for producing a wide range of jewellery in the Art Nouveau,
Arts and Crafts and Art Deco styles.
Also, just arrived at McTears is this Walker & Hall tea service for our auction on the 23rd of October - Sensational Silver!
Look what else has come in for these auctions! Lot 1779, 'Winter Window' by Christine L
McArthur,is expected to fetch between £350 and £450 on Thursday October
25th.
Finally, coming up for sale on the 24th October is this Gentleman’s Nine Carat Gold Art Deco Wrist Watch. This is estimated to sell at £80-£120.
Keep an eye on our website for the online catalogues for each auction. The auctions will commence on Tuesday the 23rd of October and will finish on Thursday the 25th.
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