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Fine Art Auctions in Edinburgh
City of Edinburgh, Scotland
4auction houses
£4Kavg lot value
Lyon & Turnbull
Scotland's oldest auction house, established in Edinburgh. Part of the Bonhams network.
Fine ArtAntiques CollectiblesJewellery Watches+2 more
3.7
18 reviews
12,000
lots/year
Edinburgh EH1 3RREst. 1826Online bidding
Bonhams Edinburgh
Bonhams Scottish saleroom handling fine art, jewellery, and Scottish paintings.
Fine ArtJewellery WatchesAntiques Collectibles+1 more
2.1
35 reviews
5,000
lots/year
Edinburgh EH2 1JXEst. 1793Online bidding
Thomson Roddick Auctioneers
Carlisle/Dumfries border auctioneer.
Antiques CollectiblesFurnitureFine Art+1 more
3.8
9 reviews
5,000
lots/year
DumfriesEst. 1880Online bidding
McTear's
Glasgow's oldest independent auction house.
Fine ArtJewellery WatchesAntiques Collectibles+2 more
4.1
88 reviews
15,000
lots/year
GlasgowEst. 1842Online bidding
Tips for Fine Art Auctions
- 01Request a condition report and view under UV light to check for overpainting, repairs, or later additions
- 02Research the artist's auction record on sites like MutualArt or Artnet before bidding to avoid overpaying
- 03Check for Artist's Resale Right (ARR) charges on works by living or recently deceased artists — adds 4% on top