Edinburgh

Successful Scottish art sale suggests significant single-owner groups do not have to be a vital component

This early 20th century 10in (25cm) long sporran impressed in Edinburgh at Franklin Browns (18% buyer’s premium).

Actress cheated by the Prince of Wales turned to a campaign based on ‘injustice of mental subordination’

Extensive array offered by Lyon & Turnbull concentrates on the first Scottish period of production

Scottish Colourist likened the French port to Iona – but with more time to paint given the weather

The novelty silver mounted glass claret jugs made in the form of birds and animals in the later Victorian era by goldsmith firms such as Alexander Crichton and Sampson Mordan were very popular in the later part of the 19th century.

Fine Art Society kicks off its in-person exhibition programme in Edinburgh with Fine Shadings: 250 Years of Painting in Scotland.

The precise and sensitive portraiture of Allan Ramsay (1713-84) earned him widespread acclaim, aided by his prodigious intellect and social flair.

Works by Glasgow Girl Bessie MacNicol (1869-1904) – who died in childbirth aged 34 – are represented in many public collections, especially in Scotland.

One of the Old Masters attracting significant interest at Lyon & Turnbull’s (25/20% buyer’s premium) latest Five Centuries sale in Edinburgh was a small still-life that drew strong competition against a £5000-8000 estimate.

A group of Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868-1928) watercolours and drawings were sold on behalf of the Glasgow Art Club at Lyon & Turnbull’s (26% buyer’s premium) Design since 1860 sale in Edinburgh.

Letter from German mathematician to English scholar takes £14,000 in Edinburgh saleroom

Jade censer modified by the architect-designer for his own enjoyment returns to auction in Edinburgh