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Artists and WritersScotland, United Kingdom51-200 Employees
Lyon & Turnbull is a mid-sized, long-established auction house focused on fine art and antiques, based in Edinburgh with galleries in London and Glasgow. Founded in 1826, it provides valuation and auction services on an international scale and operates its main saleroom from a neoclassical headquarters in Edinburgh. The firm conducts more than 20 specialist auctions each year and has expanded its international reach through partnerships, including an alliance with Freeman's of Philadelphia in 2000. Its client base includes collectors, dealers, and cultural institutions seeking fine art and antiques, with services that cover worldwide valuation and auctions. Recent leadership updates include the 2024 appointment of Charles Tearle as head of watches, reflecting continued expansion of specialist expertise.