Lyon & Turnbull have one of the largest teams of specialist and consultants outside of London.

Departments

• Asian Works of Art Asian Works of Art
• Books, Manuscripts & Photographs Books, Manuscripts & Photographs
• Ceramics & Glass Ceramics & Glass * Decorative Arts & Design Decorative Arts & Design
• Furniture, Works of Art & Clocks Furniture, Works of Art & Clocks
• Jewellery & Watches Jewellery & Watches
• Paintings & Prints Paintings & Prints
• Rugs & Carpets Rugs & Carpets
• Silver & Objects of Vertu Silver & Objects of Vertu
• Sporting & Arms and Armour Sporting & Arms and Armour

Established in Edinburgh in 1826, Lyon & Turnbull are Scotland's oldest firm of auctioneers. In more recent years the innovative marketing, flexibility and dedication to personal service delivered by our team of specialists has helped us to become the fastest growing auction house in the UK, with offices and representatives throughout the country. Lyon & Turnbull are now becoming identified on an international stage, setting world record prices for British and continental paintings along with outstanding results in other areas, such as jewellery, silver, furniture, ceramics, books and decorative arts. This has been aided by our marketing alliance with Freeman's, America's oldest auction house, since 2000. Both companies strive to employ the latest marketing techniques and share our expertise to extend our reach. This is demonstrated most notably through our cooperation in selling works of art in the most advantageous venue, leading to some exceptional prices.

On Line live bidding available Edinburgh A stunning backdrop to a great range of fine art and antiques auctions – from contemporary art to fine furniture. Often referred to as “the most beautiful saleroom in Britain,” our main saleroom and headquarters is conveniently located in Edinburgh’s New Town. The beating neoclassical heart of Lyon & Turnbull, the building was originally designed by Archibald Elliott in 1832, then carefully restored under the watchful eye of the company's directorial team in 1999. London Conveniently located at the St. James’ Palace end of the Pall Mall, our London office provides an administrative base for our operations in the city and beyond. With specialists in Asian art and fine paintings based in and around London, our team are available to assist with both auction and valuation services at a location convenient for you.

St James’ also provides the perfect location for our regular London previews within Pall Mall’s Royal Opera Arcade. Glasgow Our Glasgow gallery and office is centrally located in the city’s art district, on the corner of Bath Street & Blythswood, opposite the Glasgow Art Club and just metres from the Glasgow School of Art. Over the last few years the Glasgow team have curated a number of small exhibitions, including a focus on the work of J.D. Fergusson and Charles Rennie Mackintosh. With two of our most senior specialists based in Glasgow, the team are always available to assist with both auction and valuation services. Our Glasgow Gallery also hosts regular monthly drop-in valuation days for a variety of specialist areas, including silver & jewellery, rare books and Asian art.