Exceedingly Good Auctions at McTear's

We are slipping in to September with a successful string of auctions to start the month. McTear's held a number of special auctions at the beginning of the month, which showed numerous Lots exceeding their estimated prices due to the keen interest of our eager bidders.

Below we have some particular highlights of Lots where bidders showed their keen interest in certain items;

This Lot 1717 canvas of 'Returning Home' in the Scottish Pictures Auction held on 5th September 2013 was painted by Tom Scott (1854-1927), a Scottish artist. Tom Scott is best known for his watercolours of Selkirk and the Scottish Borders, a few examples of his oil paintings have appeared at auction over the past 30 years and others are known to be in notable private collections. This early work is signed 'T Scott', a slight variation from his usual 'Tom Scott' and is housed in an outstanding Barbizon frame which reflects the style of the work. This beautiful canvas was estimated at £1000-£2000, however this was exceeded by £200, to £2200 by a keen bidder who now hosts the Scottish artwork in his home.


Lot 1717

Next up, we had Lot 1313. This lucky Lot exceeded it's estimate by £190. It is a continental judgendstil silver enamel pendant decorated with pink enamel daisies within a foliate design, having mirrors in the interior. Estimated at £100-£150, the unique pendant sold for £340.


Lot 1313

The Watches and Coins auction on 4th September showed numerous generous hammer prices... namely Lot 1019, for the 18 carat gold pocket watch with white enamel dial. This pocket watch was estimated at £400-£600, but the special accessory gained strong interest with the final hammer price being over double the estimate- £1300!


Lot 1019

A special mention also goes to Lot 603. This Macallan 1946 Select Reserve Single Speyside malt Scotch whisky was auctioned in the Rare & Collectable Whisky, Wine and Port auction on Wednesday 4th September. This single malt has been aged for 52 years and came in a wooden presentation box. There is no doubt that this is one of our most competitive auctions for the fine connoisseurs out there. This Lot was estimated at £2800-£3200, but the winning connoisseur paid £800 above the estimate- a hammer price of £4000 ... ready for a very special occasion!


Lot 603

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