Lyon & Turnbull

16/06/2026

✨ Auction Highlight ✨

A remarkable Group of Six Sultanate Illustrations to the Iskandarnama (North India, Sultanate, circa 1500) achieved £70,760 in our Islamic & Indian Art auction on 10 June 2026.

These vibrant paintings, commissioned by the early Delhi Sultans, bring to life the legendary adventures of Alexander the Great (Iskandar), from encounters with fantastical hybrid beings and creatures of the Eastern seas to scenes of courtly audiences and journeys across swirling oceans.

Distinguished by their bold brick-red palette, expressive black outlines, and dynamic storytelling, these rare folios offer a fascinating glimpse into the artistic and cultural world of Sultanate India, where Persian literary traditions met the visual language of the Indian subcontinent.

A wonderful result for an exceptional survivor from a manuscript created over 500 years ago.

ArtHistory

15/06/2026

A remarkable collection of rare manuscripts, letters and literary archives assembled by the distinguished scholar, critic and wartime intelligence officer Frank Laurence Lucas (1894–1967) will be feature in our next auction of Books & Manuscripts on 16 June 2026.

Coming to market by direct family descent and never previously offered for sale, the collection provides an extraordinary window into the intellectual, literary and political life of twentieth-century Britain.

Known to contemporaries simply as F. L. Lucas, and to friends as “Peter”, Lucas was one of the leading public intellectuals of his generation. Elected to a fellowship at King's College, Cambridge, in the early 1920s, he began his career as a classical scholar before becoming one of Britain's most influential literary critics and scholars.

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Books & Manuscripts
16 June 2026 from 10:00 BST
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Monday, 15 June 2026, 10:00 - 16:00

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14/06/2026

How did female patronage shape medieval book production?

Produced for the canonesses of Sainte-Waudru in Mons, a community of women noted as leading patrons of book production in the medieval period, this richly illuminated 15th-century breviary combines lavish gold decoration with a rare Life of the community's patron saint, St Waltrude.

The collegiate of Sainte-Waudru was founded in the mid-7th century by a Frankish noblewoman (English, Waltrude; Latin, Waldetrudis), and by the 12th century had become a chapter of secular canonesses. The canonesses were drawn exclusively from the nobility and were not subject to vows of poverty. The chapter was therefore unusually wealthy and its surviving records show that great expense was lavished on the commissioning of devotional manuscripts. A recent study of the chapter’s accounts has identified some 250 liturgical books of various genres, of which apparently only a few are now extant, one of which being a 13th-century lectionary now at the British Library MS Egerton 2569.

In addition to Waltrude, this manuscript exhibits a devotion to her various family members, also saints, many of whom were associated with the abbey of Maubeuge, a few miles south of Mons:

‘Aldegund and Waldetrude were sisters born in the reign of Dagobert I between 628 and 639 … They were ultimately settled in monasteries in the northern frontiers of Christian Frankland under the influence of Saint Amand. They are the best documented of a family of saints that includes their father and mother, Waldetrude’s husband, Vincent of Soignies, and her daughters Madelberta and Aldetrude. Aldetrude … succeeded Aldegund as abbess of Maubeuge from 684 to 696’ (McNamara et http://al., pp. 235-6)

Lot 151 | Breviary
Illuminated manuscript on vellum
£6,000 - £8,000 + fees
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Books & Manuscripts
16 June 2026 from 10:00 BST
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Sunday, 14 June 2026, 12:00 - 16:00
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Books & Manuscripts
16 June 2026 from 10:00 BST
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12/06/2026

We are deeply saddened by the passing of David Hockney, whose impact on British and international art was profound and far-reaching.

A multifaceted artist whose remarkable career spanned more than six decades, Hockney was one of the most influential British artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. Renowned for his work across painting, drawing, printmaking, photography and stage design, he continually challenged artistic conventions while embracing new technologies and creative possibilities.

For many, David Hockney's name immediately evokes the sunshine-soaked, boldly coloured scenes of California homes and swimming pools that became synonymous with his work. After spending his formative years in Yorkshire, Hockney was captivated by the vibrant light, colour and luxury of Los Angeles. Private swimming pools, a rarity in Britain, became an enduring subject through which he explored movement, reflection, space and perspective. Works such as 'A Bigger Splash' (1967) remain among the most iconic images of modern art.

Throughout his career, Hockney's curiosity and innovation never waned. From traditional printmaking to photography and later digital works created on the iPad, he continually embraced new ways of seeing and making art.

David Hockney leaves behind an extraordinary artistic legacy that has inspired generations of artists, collectors and admirers around the world.

Image:
DAVID HOCKNEY O.M., C.H., R.A. (BRITISH, 1937-2026)
POOL MADE WITH PAPER AND BLUE INK FOR BOOK, FROM PAPER POOLS, 1980
Sold 2019 | Modern Made

DAVID HOCKNEY O.M., C.H., R.A. (BRITISH B.1937)
FRENCH SHOP
Sold 2015 | Contemporary & Post-War Art

DAVID HOCKNEY O.M., C.H., R.A. (BRITISH, 1937-2026)
KAISARION AND ALL HIS BEAUTY - 1961
Sold 2023 | The Hancock Collection

DAVID HOCKNEY O.M, C.H., R.A. (BRITISH, 1937-2026)
EXTENDING FEBRUARY, 1990
Sold 2018 | Modern British and Contemporary Art

11/06/2026

Step into the world of ‘Poetry & Myth: Romantic Art in the Victorian Age’ featuring John William Waterhouse’s captivating ‘Miranda’ from 1875 - a highlight in our London auction of an important private Belgravia collection.

Inspired by Shakespeare’s ‘The Tempest’, ‘Miranda’ embodies the romance, mystery, and storytelling that define this exceptional auction of late 19th century art.

POETRY & MYTH:
Romantic Art in the Victorian Age
London & Live Online
Thursday 02 July 2026 at 14:00 BST

Public auction viewing will take place at 20 Connaught St, London

Viewing Dates & Times
Tuesday 30 June, 10:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 1 July, 10:00 - 16:00
Thursday 2 July, 10:00 - 12:00

Explore the full auction to discover masterpieces by John William Waterhouse, John William Godward, Sir Edward John Poynter, Henry James Draper, and more in a sale celebrating beauty, mythology, and the enduring power of the classical imagination - https://www.lyonandturnbull.com/auctions/poetry-myth-romantic-victorian-art-934

09/06/2026

Iznik, Damascus, Ottoman & Qajar are all names synonymous with the production of exquisite ceramic tiles. Apart from their original context, individual tiles are prized for their beauty and extraordinary craftsmanship.

Originally created to add colour to external facades the use of tiles grew from discrete segments to elaborate designs covering entire exteriors and interiors of mosques, shrines, palaces and houses across the Middle East. Just like clothes on a person, tiles cloth buildings reflecting light and surroundings and projecting the unique culture of the Islamic world.

Join Head of Sale Kristina Sanne and Associate Specialist Neil Graham as they take a closer look at a few examples feature in our June 2026 Islamic & Indian Art auction, including intriguing examples from the Dome of the Rock.

Islamic & Indian Art
10 June 2026 from 14:00 BST
Live Online

08/06/2026

Totalling £1.84 million, with 91% of lots sold, our June 2026 Scottish Paintings & Sculpture auction celebrated two significant milestones: our shared bicentenary with the Royal Scottish Academy as well as the centenary of the firm’s first sale of works by the Scottish Colourists.

Marking 100 years since Lyon & Turnbull first brought the Scottish Colourists to auction*, the sale featured a dedicated section of works by these pioneering artists, whose influence continues to define 20th century Scottish art. The anniversary collection attracted strong competition from collectors, with F. C. B. Cadell’s Interior: The Lady in Black leading the sale at £189,200, closely followed by S. J. Peploe’s The White Dress at £164,000 and Cadell’s Jean Cadell Among Trees at £145,100. J. D. Fergusson’s vibrant Edinburgh scene Busy Day, Princes Street achieved £53,120, while G. L. Hunter’s richly coloured still life Grapes, Lemons and Pomegranates in a Silver Dish with Wine Glasses and a Loaf of Bread realised £66,980.

The auction also formed part of the Royal Scottish Academy’s nationwide Celebrating Together project, commemorating the shared bicentenary of both institutions and highlighting two hundred years of artistic achievement in Scotland.

Among the other standout results were George Henry’s atmospheric By the Lake, which achieved £45,560; Anne Redpath’s Marsh Marigolds in a White Jug, from the collection of the late actor Roger Lloyd Pack, at £38,000; Robert Gemmell Hutchison’s charming Paddling at £20,320 and Jack Vettriano’s Pincer Movement at £38,000.

04/06/2026

Enjoy a virtual tour through our Edinburgh saleroom of our June 2026 Scottish Paintings & Sculpture auction - https://www.lyonandturnbull.com/stories/virtual-tour-scottish-paintings-sculpture

2026 marks a century since Lyon & Turnbullfirst sold works by the celebrated Scottish Colourists, namely F. C. B. Cadell, J. D. Fergusson, G. L. Hunter and S. J. Peploe. They are now recognised amongst the most important names in Scottish painting and twentieth-century Scottish art. To mark the occasion, the auction features a dedicated section of exceptional paintings by the Scottish Colourists including Cadell’s Interior: The Lady in Black, Fergusson’s Busy Day, Princes Street, Hunter’s Grapes, Lemons and Pomegranates in a Silver Dish with Wine Glasses and a Loaf of Bread and Peploe’s The White Dress.

Further highlights of Scottish art featured in the auction include works by Alan Davie, Joan Eardley, Sir William George Gillies, George Henry, Sir John Lavery, John Maclauchlan Milne, William McTaggart, Arthur Melville, Archibald Thorburn, Anne Redpath and Jack Vettriano.

Enjoy a virtual tour through our Edinburgh saleroom of our June 2026 Scottish Paintings & Sculpture auction.2026 marks a century since Lyon & Turnbullfirst sold works by the celebrated Scottish Colourists, namely F. C. B. Cadell, J. D. Fergusson, G. L. Hunter and S. J. Peploe

04/06/2026

More than a century ago, Fergusson captured 'Busy Day, Princes Street', recording a scene whose bustle and vitality remain instantly recognisable today.

An exceptional example of the intimate scenes that the Scottish Colourist John Duncan Fergusson painted of Edinburgh’s main thoroughfare in the early 1900s.

Born in Leith, near Edinburgh, Fergusson rejected the conservative training available at the Trustees’ Academy in the Scottish capital and was essentially self-taught apart from sporadic attendances at the Académies Colarossi and Julian in Paris. Fergusson exhibited his work for the first time in 1897, in the Royal Scottish Academy’s Annual Exhibition and by 1902 was established in his first studio, at 16 Picardy Place.

As Alice Strang has explained: ‘During this period he was a familiar figure in Princes Street Gardens where he painted swiftly and spontaneously in the French plein-air manner, on small panels.’ (Alice Strang et al, J. D. Fergusson, National Galleries of Scotland, Edinburgh, 2013, p.15) This work, on a panel measuring 9 by 6 inches, is unusually large and ambitious compared to Fergusson’s more usual supports of the time of 5 by 4 inches. A cigar box that he converted to a portable paint box, with cut down brushes and the lid doubling as his palette, could fit into his coat pocket. This gave him the freedom to work outdoors and to record scenes as and when they caught his eye.

In this instance, the bustle of city life is captured at the junction of Princes Street, Waterloo Place and Leith Street. The scene is recognisable today, with General Register House on the left, which is the repository for the National Records of Scotland, whilst the distinctive façade of 1 Waterloo Place, designed by Archibald Elliot and built in 1819, is on the right. Fergusson’s dashing, thickly-laden brushstrokes convey the energy of an elegant capital city and its citizens. Examples of his Princes Street paintings are held in the collections of the National Galleries of Scotland and Culture Perth and Kinross.

Scottish Paintings & Sculpture
ft. A Century of Selling the Scottish Colourists
04 June 2026 from 14:00 & 18:00 BST
Live from Edinburgh & Online

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03/06/2026

A Small Pendant. A Big Story.
One overlooked jewel reveals grief, loyalty and political intrigue in 17th-century Britain

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Every so often, a piece of jewellery emerges that offers far more than precious metal and craftsmanship. It becomes a tangible link to a dramatic moment in history. Such is the case with a rare 17th-century mourning pendant commemorating King Charles I, a discreet yet powerful symbol of loyalty du