May in McTear's...

After April's successful auctions, including the fantastic Terry Howson Collection that raised over £200,000, we are now busy getting organised for our May '3 Days of Auction'

Starting on the 21st of May with our British & Continental Ceramics & Glass, Silver & Plate, the Auctions will run over the 3 days finishing on the 23rd with The British and Continental Pictures Auction.

Coming up in our Fine Jewellery Auction the 22nd of May at 6pm is this outstanding 2.40 carat diamond solitaire ring...



Our Fine Whisky Auction also on the 22nd at 10.30am is already shaping up nicely! So much so that we’re already on the lookout for bottles for June so make sure you get along to grab a 'tasty tipple'.



For more information on these Auctions and the other exciting ones we have coming up in May, have a look here.

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'The Terry Howson Collection'

The Terry Howson Auction was definitely one not to be missed. The sale that took place yesterday, Sunday 28th April, was extremely successful with the paintings, drawings and sketches by Peter Howson reaching £202,000.

With the auction room being full to the brim it was sure to be an exciting and competitive sale with each lot causing great interest. The Peter Howson drawings of David Bowie on their own sold for £34,900 with the top price reached being £9500, lot 318:


Lot 318

Other lots that went under the hammer for fantastic prices include lot 56, 64 and 200.


Lot 56: Sold for £2400 after an estimation of £200-£500


Lot 64: Sold for £2800 after an estimation of £200-£500


Lot 200: Sold for £2300 after an estimation of £200-£500

There are many other interesting lots to be seen on our website.

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Bid for 'The Beetle'

A vintage Volkswagen Beetle has arrived at McTear's for auction on 16th April... You definitely will not miss this vibrant orange car driving down the street.



This bright and chic Volkswagen 1976 Beetle two door saloon in petrol red is estimated to sell for £1000-£2000 in our Furniture, Collectables & Works of Art auction on the 16th of April.

The history of the 'Beetle' dates back to the early 1930's where it was originally known as 'The People car' designed by Ferdinand Porsche. It wasn't until the New York Times newspaper used the nickname 'Beetle', referring to 'Porsche's People's Car' that well-known name caught on. Unfortunately, due to World War II, the "People's Car" fell rapidly to the bottom of the list of priorities and it wasn't until the 1950s that sales of the Beetle took off. Over the years the saloon has evolved and changed and after arriving in the UK in 1952 it has been a very popular and well known car.





As one of the earlier Beetle models, this vintage saloon is sure to attract a lot of attention at the auction on the 16th of April.

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