March Auctions

Again, it is time for our run of monthly specialist auctions. We have picked out a few teasers of what is to come, but you can view all of the upcoming auction catalogues here.

Our popular Asian Work of Art Auction is on Tuesday 4th March and we have these two unusual hexagonal shaped satsuma vases in Lot 13. These vases are estimated between £50-£100 and will make a stunning statement in any room.

Later on Tuesday, we have our Furniture, Collectables and Works of Art Auction, with many interesting lots including Lot 394's, Vintage Vellum Travel Suitcase estimated between £70-£100. 

The Fine Jewelry auction has many beautiful lots, including this pair of smoky quartz and diamond earrings in Lot 1328. These earring are estimated between £150-£250.

A familiar Glasgow sight, SECC Lights, by Bryan Evans is a watercolour on paper in a mounted frame. This artwork is coming up in Lot 1714 on Sunday 9th March, in our Scottish Contemporary Art Auction, estimated between £150-£250.

We have many more Lots coming up this week, have a browse here.

Note the days of each auction:
Tuesday 4th March - The Asian Works of Art Auction.
Tuesday 4th March - The Clocks, Scientific and Musical Instruments Auction.
Tuesday 4th March - The Furniture, Collectables and Works of Art Auction.
Wednesday 5th March - The Rare and Collectable Whisky, Wine and Port Auction.
Wednesday 5th March -  The Watches and Coins Auction.
Wednesday 5th March - The Jewellery Auction.
Thursday 6th March - The British and International Pictures Auction.
Friday 7th March - The Interiors Auction.
Sunday 9th March - The Scottish Contemporary Art Auction.

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.

Visit our website for further information on this and other upcoming auctions.

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