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The President's Ball Auction

 

THE PRESIDENT’S BALL AUCTION

 
Welcome to The President’s Ball Auction Website.
 
This exciting auction will run from 24th April 2010 online and will close on 21st May 2010 at The President’s Ball.
 
(Online bidding will cease at 5pm on Thursday 20th May and the highest bid from the website will be carried forward to the start of the auction at The President’s Ball at Newhailes House, Musselburgh.)
 
When the online bidding ceases, the highest bidder will be contacted by the Auction Secretary by telephone to confirm whether or not they wish to leave a higher bid for inclusion in Part 2 of the auction.
 
If you are not the highest bidder and are not attending The Ball you may leave a commission bid for any of the lots by contacting the Auction Secretary ,contact details undernoted.
 
If you experience any difficulties registering, logging in or using the website, or, if you require any further information regarding any of the lots, then please contact the Auction Secretary, Sally Hamilton on 07764603946 or at sallyhamilton67@yahoo.co.uk

 

  1. SHOOTING ON 3 ESTATES  

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    Shoot on Three Estates in One Day
    Guide Price: £10,000

    A unique opportunity for a prty of 16 (eight guns) to shoot at three of the finest estates in Scotland in one day, staying at Dalswinton House.  You and your party will arrive in time for drinks and dinner on 26 October 2010.  The following day will ...
    Opening bid: £0
    Increment: £250
    Bids: 0
    Preview ends in: 20 May 2010 17:30:00 ( preview ended )

  2. HUGH BUCHANAN PAINTING  

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    Robert Adam Chairs, Tapestry Room, Osterley
    signed and dated l.l.: Buchanan 2004
    watercolour and acrylic, 101 x 148 cm
    PROVENANCE: Francis Kyle Gallery, London

    Hugh Buchanan, born in 1958 in Edinburgh, was educated at the city’s College of Art, graduating in 1981 with Distinction. Buchanan worked on several ...

    Final bid: £4750
    Increment: £250
    Bids: 19
    Preview ends in: 20 May 2010 17:30:00 ( preview ended )

  3. MACALLAN WHISKY AND FISHING  

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    Macallan Whisky and Fishing
    Guide Price: £2,500

    Two nights accommodation with dinner, bed and breakfast for four people at Easter Elchies House, spiritual home of The Macallan, one of the world’s truly great single malt whiskies. Easter Elchies lies at the heart of Macallan’s 380 acre estate high above ...
    Final bid: £750
    Increment: £250
    Bids: 2
    Preview ends in: 20 May 2010 17:30:00 ( preview ended )

  4. GERARD BURNS PAINTING  

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    Journey in Winter
    signed l.r.: G Burns
    oil on canvas, 58 x 58 cm

    Gerard Burns, born in 1961, is a representational painter, teacher and musician, who studied at the Glasgow School of Art. He is best known for his large figurative oil paintings. His subjects often include landscape, portraiture and depictions ...
    Final bid: £1000
    Increment: £250
    Bids: 1
    Preview ends in: 20 May 2010 17:30:00 ( preview ended )

  5. TOP GEAR  

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    Top Day at Top Gear
    Guide Price: £5,000

    Dunsfold Aerodrome in Surrey plays host to BBC’s Top Gear. The successful bidder and three guests are invited to attend the filming of an episode of the iconic show at Dunsfold Park. From a trackside vantage point you will soak up the excitement and drama of the ...

    Final bid: £750
    Increment: £250
    Bids: 1
    Preview ends in: 20 May 2010 17:30:00 ( preview ended )

  6. JOCK MCFADYEN PAINTING  

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    Hoy
    oil on canvas
    115 x 173 cm
     

     

    Jock McFadyen, born in Paisley in 1950, studied at the Chelsea School of Art from 1973-77, before becoming a part-time lecturer at the Slade School of Fine Art. McFadyen was the artist in residence at the National Gallery in 1981, and other accolades include the Arts Council ...

    Final bid: £500
    Increment: £250
    Bids: 1
    Preview ends in: 20 May 2010 17:30:00 ( preview ended )

  7. EILEAN DONAN CASTLE STALKING  

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    Eilean Donan Castle
    Guide Price: £5,000

    The successful bidder(s) will enjoy their stalking from the iconic Eilean Donan Castle, which is situated a short distance from the Bridge to Skye.  The family have a simple but comfortable flat that sleeps eight which will be at your disposal on a self-catering ...

    Final bid: £2000
    Increment: £250
    Bids: 8
    Preview ends in: 20 May 2010 17:30:00 ( preview ended )

  8. JAMES MORRISON PAINTING  

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    Late Summer, II X 2001
    signed and dated l.r.: Morrison ii x 2001
    oil on board, 99 x 150 cm
     

    James Morrison, R.S.A., R.S.W. was born in Glasgow in 1932 and attended the city’s School of Art until 1954. Morrison, along with Anda Paterson and James Spence, founded the Glasgow Group in 1957, in response to ...
    Final bid: £4000
    Increment: £250
    Bids: 1
    Preview ends in: 20 May 2010 17:30:00 ( preview ended )

  9. GLEN LYON FISHING  

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    Fishing in Beautiful Glen Lyon
    Guide Price: £3,000

    A traditional lodge (sleeps 15) in what is often described as Scotland’s most beautiful glen, available in the summer of 2011. Chesthill House in Glen Lyon has six twin rooms and three singles and has an excellent games room.  Nearby there is a golf course, ...

    Final bid: £1000
    Increment: £250
    Bids: 1
    Preview ends in: 20 May 2010 17:30:00 ( preview ended )

  10. LEON MORROCCO PAINTING  

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    Colosseum after Rain
    signed and dated l.l: Leon Morrocco 05
    oil on canvas, 96.5 x 111.5 cm
     

    Leon Morrocco, A.R.S.A., R.G.I, son of Alberto Morrocco, was born in Edinburgh in 1942. He studied at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art, The Slade, and Edinburgh College of Art. In 1968 he won an Italian government ...
    Opening bid: £0
    Increment: £250
    Bids: 0
    Preview ends in: 20 May 2010 17:30:00 ( preview ended )