All about the arts
This month’s round-up of arts and antiques
RAMSAY CORNISH AUCTIONEERS & VALUERS
Ramsay Cornish Auctioneers & Valuers will be holding their Collectors Sale on Saturday 11 November. To mark this significant date they would like to particularly invite items of military interest. Medals and militaria consistently achieve high prices, such as this WWI trio selling for £920. Please call if you would like to arrange a free home valuation with one of their experts. Tel: 0131 553 7000, www.ramsaycornish.com
DOUBTFIRE GALLERY
In his second major solo exhibition with Doubtfire, Simon Rivett explores the relationship between the people and the land of his native Northumberland and Cumbria. He produces masterful work with an immense depth of feeling. ‘Moving away from direct representation, the visual rhythms in the landscapes I create are a nod to my inspirations and influences from music and the arts.’ The exhibition will run from 7-28 October. Tel: 0131 225 6540, www.doubtfiregallery.com
A SKETCHBOOK OF EDINBURGH – BIRLINN LTD
This charming book is a tribute to Edinburgh’s architecture and reputation as one of the world’s most beautiful cities. Iain Fraser and Anne Fraser Sim take the reader on a personal journey through its centre. Over 150 original illustrations by talented local artists capture its character and culture in all seasons and all weathers. A perfect gift. Available for sale in all good bookshops; order online or from Booksource on 0845 370 0067 (postage and packing is free to UK addresses). www.birlinn.co.uk
THE LAUREL GALLERY
The Laurel Gallery is a small contemporary gallery in Stockbridge, Edinburgh which specialises in affordable original art. The gallery are stockists of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint™ and regularly run workshops using the paints. Other craft-based workshops are run by various artists. Bespoke framing and furniture painting commissions are also available. Tel: 0131 226 5022, www.laurelgallery.co.uk
SPORT IN THE FIELDS AND WOODS – MERLIN UNWIN BOOKS LTD
A new collection of short pieces by famous author Richard Jefferies on nature and field sports: all about hares boxing, rabbit warrens, shooting in the snow, snipe in moonlight, wildfowling, rook poachers, the gamekeeper’s favourite gun, young partridges, the use of dogs in shooting and more. The 224-page hardback is priced at £15.99. www.merlinunwin.co.uk
AN ODYSSEY IN STEAM – QUILLER PUBLISHING
Quiller Publishing have released An Odyssey in Steam by David Bell, a beautifully evocative collection of paintings and drawings of classic steam engines and locomotives – most notably the Flying Scotsman. Capturing the sounds and smells of the great days of steam travel, this book proudly celebrates the nation’s favourite locomotive. Priced at £25. Tel: 01939 261616, www.quillerpublishing.com