As part of our special auctions that occur every five weeks, our Scottish Contemporary Art Auction on the 22nd June saw many attractive and desirable paintings go under the hammer, with a good few reaching and exceeding their auction estimates.

In particular, this eerie looking oil on hardboard by John Bellany showing a peculiar looking man playing an accordion sold for a fantastic £24,000. Bellany is a highly respected Scottish painter with many of successful paintings and a unique style in this field. This particular piece had never been publicly exhibited or offered at auction before appearing at McTear’s and definitely caused a lot of excitement in the auction house. It was noted that “The Accordionist” was painted not long after Bellany’s trip to Buchenwald where he encountered a very traumatic experience, which could explain the eeriness of the painting. 

Lot 1781: "The Accordionist"

Sadly, Bellanny past away last year but his paintings will maintain and prolong the memories people hold of him and his work. 

“I paint from my very soul and I want to move people to get inside their hearts” 

John Bellany 1942 - 2013 (Credit – http://www.bellany.com/) 

Lot 1716: Wildcat 

Lot 1826: Woman of The Mediterranean Sea 

Our next special auction are as follows: 

The Asian Works of Art Auction - 22nd July 2014 at 10.30am

The Clocks, Scientific & Musical Instruments Auction - 22nd July 2014 at 5.00pm 

The Furniture, Works of Art & Collectables Auction - 22nd July 2014  at 6.00pm 

The Rare and Collectable Whisky Auction - 23rd July 2014 at 10.30am

The Watches and Coins Auction - 23rd July 2014 at 5.00pm 

The Jewellery Auction - 23rd July 2014 at 6.00pm 

The British and International Pictures Auction - 24th July 2014 at 6.00pm 

The Scottish Contemporary Art Auction - 27th July 2014 at 2.00pm

An Exciting Week to End July...

Next week at McTear's we have a lot in store to finish July on a high. On Thursday the 26th of July we have a very busy and exciting day planned.

The auctioneers will be extremely busy with three auctions taking part throughout the day.

Starting off at 12.00pm, we have our Victorian, Edwardian and Scottish Jewellery auction that will feature roughly 200 items of period jewellery. Various items of unique and beautiful jewellery will be sold with a piece to hopefully suit everyone such as the ones shown below.

This fine Edwardian pearl and diamond set pendant is estimated to sell for £1000-£2000.

This Edwardian diamond set solitaire ring is estimated to sell for £4000-£5000.

This White Metal Diamond Set Brooch set with early rose cut diamonds is estimated to sell for £100-£20.

For all the Fashionistas out there we have our Decorative Arts, Design and Fashion auction at 2.00pm. This unique auction will give you the chance to view and purchase various lots of decorative arts items, as well as a large collection of vintage clothing and designer hand bags and accessories.

This 1970s wool H.Busse cream dress suit with snake skin belt and detailing is estimated to sell for £150-£250.

This Sarh Honeyman pot with cactus porcelain pot, signed and dated, is estimated to sell for £200-£400.

This Art Nouveau silver embossed purse is estimated to sell for £60-£90.

To finish the day, we have a special event: The Wine Auction. This will feature fine wines, vintage port and sherry, cognac, armagnac and Champagne, just in time for the weekend.

Remy Martin 1936 miniature very old Cognac, estimated to sell for £1000-£2000.

Chateau Leoville Las Cases 1986 Saint Julien 2eme Cru Classé, estimated to sell for £200-£240.

Moet & Chandon Salmanazar 900cl bottle, estimated to sell for £500-£600.

If you would like more information on the upcoming auctions visit our website.

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