All about Arts & Antiques

Our picks for collectors

THE NOMADS TENT

The Nomads Tent is a warehouse of tribal art specialising in both traditional and contemporary rugs, carpets and kilims. They also source handmade furniture, textiles, artefacts and jewellery from India, the Middle East and Southeast Asia. This vintage and distressed side cabinet was made by hand in India from reclaimed teak with an elegant mid-century inspired design. Tel: 0131 662 1612, www.nomadstent.co.uk

RAMSAY CORNISH AUCTIONEERS AND VALUERS

Ramsay Cornish is Edinburgh’s busiest auction house. Every Saturday they host the interiors auction: an eclectic mix of furniture, silver, jewellery and collectables. Specialist auctions include: the antique and decorators auctions, with Oriental, militaria, porcelain, silver, jewellery, furniture, paintings, regular collectors’ auctions and an annual Scottish sale. Valuers working throughout Scotland can contact Ramsay Cornish for a free valuation. Tel: 0131 553 7000, www.ramsaycornish.com

MCPHERSON DAY GALLERY

Alan Day is a Scottish antiques dealer from Edinburgh. He has been a member of the prestigious antiques association LAPADA for almost thirty years, and has been buying and selling antiques for over forty years. Alan specialises in Chinese and Asian art, paintings, antique furniture and works of art. He is keen to buy Chinese antiques. Tel: 0131 556 7598, www.mcpherson-day-gallery.co.uk

RESIPOLE STUDIOS

Part of the worldwide centenary celebrations, award-winning arts venue Resipole Studios are delighted to be showcasing 37 works of the late American abstract expressionist painter Jon Schueler. The gallery is located amidst the stunning scenery of the Scottish west coast which became the source for inspiration for the American artist. The painting pictured is ‘Red Sky Over the Sound of Sleat XIII.’ Tel: 01967 431506, www.resipolestudios.co.uk

SOTHEBY’S

Join Sotheby’s at Hopetoun House on Friday 16 September for a free valuation of your fine and decorative pieces, including British, Scottish and European art; objects; jewellery; silver; Chinese works of art, and European porcelain and glass. Pictured is Sir John Lavery’s painting of The Golf Links, North Berwick, which is priced between £300,000 and £500,000. No appointment is necessary. Tel: 0131 558 7799, www.sothebys.com