January has set a confident tone for the year at McTear’s, with strong results across a diverse programme of specialist auctions highlighting both the resilience of the market and the auction house’s growing international reach.
As we move into 2026, the past year stands as a clear marker of growth, confidence and sustained demand across the auction market.
Born in 1941 and trained in Germany, Roy Sarkin embodies a brilliant fusion of traditional European goldsmithing finesse with the vibrant spirit of South Africa’s landscape and creatures.
As Scots prepare to celebrate Burns night, we are offering the opportunity to bid on one of the most famous illustrations of the Bard’s epic poem Tam o’ Shanter.
We are pleased to host Scotland’s most extensive series of specialist auctions, putting excellent lots in front of the ‘right’ audiences.