Experts from auction house Lyon & Turnbull visit Aberdeen Art Gallery this week with an open valuation event on Saturday 23 March. People are encouraged to look out their hidden treasures or dust-off their family heirlooms and take advantage of this unique opportunity to have their objects valued for free by some of the country’s leading experts.
Operating since 1826, Lyon & Turnbull is one of the longest-established fine art and antiques auction houses in the United Kingdom. Specialists from across Lyon & Turnbull’s departments will be on hand throughout the afternoon to value and provide advice on a wide variety of hand-carry items including jewellery, antiques, Asian Art and paintings.
The valuations are completely free, and no pre-booking is required. Donations are gratefully received on the day in support of Aberdeen Archives, Gallery & Museums’ work across the city’s buildings and collections.
James McNaught, Lyon & Turnbull, said:
‘Our team has the widest range of specialist knowledge outside of London so we can provide on the spot valuations and advice for many different works of art, including paintings, silver, jewellery, Asian art, ceramics and books. It’s always exciting to see the variety of objects people bring and hear the unique stories behind them.’
Councillor Martin Greig, Aberdeen City Council’s culture spokesperson said:
‘It's a pleasure to welcome Lyon & Turnbull to Aberdeen Art Gallery. It's great that the Lyon & Turnbull specialists will be able to give people an opportunity to find out more about any treasures they have in their homes. The council itself cannot offer valuations. Hosting this event is a welcome arrangement that adds something extra to visitor experience in the gallery. Our civic art collection is widely recognised as one of the finest in the UK. This is yet another good reason to visit.’
The session runs from 12 noon to 4pm on Saturday 23 March at Aberdeen Art Gallery, Cowdray Hall. No pre-booking is required.
Open valuation day with Lyon & Turnbull
Saturday 23 March
12:00-16:00, Cowdray Hall, Aberdeen Art Gallery, Schoolhill, AB10 1FQ
Image: Grace Tu, Head of Asian Art for Lyon & Turnbull