Hutchinson Scott

Hutchinson Scott is an auction house based in Embsay, near Skipton in North Yorkshire. It was founded in 1976 by M Philip H Scott, who previously worked at Kendal & District Auction Mart and Northallerton Auctions.

After Philip retired in 2014, the business was started up again by his son, the restorer Michael Scott with the help of Lancashire dealer Paul Hodson.

William and Mary longcase clock strikes the right notes at Tennants

18 May 2020

Results from two salerooms including an £18,000 longcase reflect strong demand

A Catalonian gold coin, a Star Wars toy and a Victorian silhouette picture, here are five previews from upcoming sales this week

20 April 2020

With estimates from £100-2500 here are five previews of upcoming items this week.

Affordable art: Three works sold for under £2000 including a Richard Frizzell oil on canvas

13 April 2020

Three modestly valued works selling at regional sales including a Frizzell oil on canvas

Pick of the week: Rusty Scottish Highland sword makes £30,000

27 January 2020

Claymores (the word comes from the Scottish Gaelic claidheamh-mor meaning ‘great sword’) were the weapon of choice in the ongoing warfare between Highland clans and border skirmishes with the English from c.1400-1700.

Preview: £2001-£10,000

23 September 2019

Our weekly selection from salerooms.

First edition Compleat Angler to hook bidders

26 August 2019

A first edition of the most famous work in angling literature will be offered at auction in North Yorkshire.

Thomas Cole bracket clock leads group of unusual and more familiar works

10 June 2019

A rare regulator bracket clock signed by Thomas Cole was among a fine selection of English 18th and 19th century horology offered by Hutchinson-Scott (20% buyer’s premium) in Skipton, North Yorkshire, on May 23.

Revived auction house Hutchinson Scott powers forward

18 February 2019

After re-booting the moribund firm of Hutchinson Scott (20% buyer’s premium) in 2016, former dealers Michael Scott and Paul Hodson have now bought their premises at Embsay Mill at Skipton.

Seven fabulous gadgets and machines to buy at auction

25 January 2019

Contraptions from the past can be fascinating, whether designed to save time or entertain.

Africa, Kent and ‘Tennassee’: Get lost in some of the excellent maps going under the hammer this month

12 January 2019

A wide selection of historic cartographic masterpieces goes under the hammer this month.

Drake and Bell’s Pre-Raphaelite on plaster lead Skipton sale

18 June 2018

A plaster plaque of a mother and child drew multiple bids when it was offered at Hutchinson Scott (20% buyer’s premium) in Skipton, North Yorkshire.

Son of Yorkshire auction house owner reopens the business after two years

22 August 2016

Hutchinson Scott is set to hold its first sale in two years after the founder of the Yorkshire auction house came out of retirement and helped his son restart the family business.

De Eland: Autumn Sale; 23 Nov 2020
Aldridges: Fine Art & Antiques; 24 Nov 2020 - 10:00 AM
Mendip Auction Rooms: Victorian & Later Effects; 24 Nov 2020 - 10:00 AM
Modern Art Auctions: 20th Century Art; 24 Nov 2020 - 10:00 AM
Omega Auctions: Music Memorabilia & Vinyl Records; 24 Nov 2020 - 10:00 AM
Stacey's: Rock & Retro; 24 Nov 2020 - 10:00 AM