Bowler and Binnie Auctioneers are proud to announce the upcoming sale of prestigious artwork from Park Lodge Hotel on the 29th of January 2022. A Brief History of The House … The hotel is a stunning grade B Georgian town house, situated in the centre of Stirling. Originally a high society family house with servant’s quarters and carriage and stable facilities. It was transformed into a hotel over forty years ago, the emphasis was on lavish décor with the interior being painted by renowned Scottish Artist William McLaren. This was completed over a six-month period (report on this artist to follow). The design and quality of cuisine attracted celebrities and A List movie stars from all over the world. McLaren came from humble beginnings. Born into a mining family in Cardenden Fife and then studying at Edinburgh College of Art during the Second World War. William became a prolific book illustrator working on over 150 titles. He studied old masters works during trips to France and Italy and was influenced by Joan Hassall McLaren went on to produce artwork in the finest houses in the United Kingdom, where he became renowned for his trompe l’oeil style. Our upcoming auction on the 29th of January is in two parts, with the second part of the auction focussing on the significant amount of artwork from Park Lodge Hotel. One of the auctions star pieces is a 17th Century Oil Painting on Canvas, depicting ‘Marten Ryckaert’ possible by Anthony Van Dyck The painting to be auctioned on the 29th of January (Lot Number 390) appears to be a variation on the painting shown in Fig 1, this is not an unusual method of working for Van Dyke, this will be discussed later in this piece. The Portrait of Martin Ryckaert has long been considered one of the finest oil sketches that Van Dyck made for the Iconography, the ambitious series of portrait prints designed by him in the early 1630s. Although individual portraits were in circulation by 1632, the complete edition of 80 engravings by various printmakers was only published in 1645, four years after Van Dyck’s death. Over the course of the years, Van Dyck’s conception of the series seems to have evolved, and so, too, have scholars’ understanding of his intention and working methods. As a result, the preliminary studies for the prints are in the process of being re-examined and some have been reattributed. The attribution of the tonal models, whether to Van Dyck or his studio, has long been debated. In some cases, there is more than one version, and it has been difficult to distinguish which is the prototype. The largest single group of works is the 39 grisailles. Subsequent auctions will catalogue the impressive furniture collection from the Lodge.
Bowler and Binnie Auctioneers are proud to announce the upcoming sale of prestigious artwork from Park Lodge Hotel on the 29th of January 2022. A Brief History of The House … The hotel is a stunning grade B Georgian town house, situated in the centre of Stirling. Originally a high society family house with servant’s quarters and carriage and stable facilities. It was transformed into a hotel over forty years ago, the emphasis was on lavish décor with the interior being painted by renowned Scottish Artist William McLaren. This was completed over a six-month period (report on this artist to follow). The design and quality of cuisine attracted celebrities and A List movie stars from all over the world. McLaren came from humble beginnings. Born into a mining family in Cardenden Fife and then studying at Edinburgh College of Art during the Second World War. William became a prolific book illustrator working on over 150 titles. He studied old masters works during trips to France and Italy and was influenced by Joan Hassall McLaren went on to produce artwork in the finest houses in the United Kingdom, where he became renowned for his trompe l’oeil style. Our upcoming auction on the 29th of January is in two parts, with the second part of the auction focussing on the significant amount of artwork from Park Lodge Hotel. One of the auctions star pieces is a 17th Century Oil Painting on Canvas, depicting ‘Marten Ryckaert’ possible by Anthony Van Dyck The painting to be auctioned on the 29th of January (Lot Number 390) appears to be a variation on the painting shown in Fig 1, this is not an unusual method of working for Van Dyke, this will be discussed later in this piece. The Portrait of Martin Ryckaert has long been considered one of the finest oil sketches that Van Dyck made for the Iconography, the ambitious series of portrait prints designed by him in the early 1630s. Although individual portraits were in circulation by 1632, the complete edition of 80 engravings by various printmakers was only published in 1645, four years after Van Dyck’s death. Over the course of the years, Van Dyck’s conception of the series seems to have evolved, and so, too, have scholars’ understanding of his intention and working methods. As a result, the preliminary studies for the prints are in the process of being re-examined and some have been reattributed. The attribution of the tonal models, whether to Van Dyck or his studio, has long been debated. In some cases, there is more than one version, and it has been difficult to distinguish which is the prototype. The largest single group of works is the 39 grisailles. Subsequent auctions will catalogue the impressive furniture collection from the Lodge.
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