LYON & TURNBULL
Founded in 1826, Lyon & Turnbull is a UK-based auction house and the oldest in Scotland, renowned for authenticity and expertise. Rooted in Scottish heritage, the business has flourished in London through historic connections and significant recent growth.
At the heart of Lyon & Turnbull are our specialists — passionate experts whose knowledge ensures every auction is handled with care and insight. Our diverse offering spans fine art, jewellery, design, decorative arts, and Asian Art. We host multiple Fine Asian Works of Art auctions each year across London and Edinburgh, featuring Chinese and Japanese ceramics, paintings, jade, furniture, textiles and decorative arts, alongside works from Korea and Southeast Asia.
Website www.lyonandturnbull.com
22 Connaught Street
London
England
W2 2AF
Grace Tu
Phone +44 (0) 746 795 3462
Email grace.tu@lyonandturnbull.com
Tsai Yiing Ing
Phone +44 (0) 777 528 5693
Email tsai.yiinging@lyonandturnbull.com
Caroline Liu
Phone +44 (0) 7884 378667
Email caroline.liu@lyonandturnbull.com
Upcoming Auction:
Asian Works of Art
Time: 10 September 2025 from 10:00 BST
Live Online | Viewing in 33 Broughton Place, Edinburgh
Viewing Time:
Thursday, 4 September 2025, 10:00 – 16:00
Friday, 5 September 2025, 10:00 – 16:00
Monday, 8 September 2025, 10:00 – 16:00
Tuesday, 9 September 2025, 10:00 – 16:00
By Appointment
Please note: appointments last one hour and no more than 30 items may be viewed at one time.
Fine Asian Works of Art
Time: 07 November 2025 from 10:00 GMT
Live Online | Viewing in 22 Connaught St, London
Viewing Time:
Sunday 2nd November 10:00-17:00
Monday 3th November 10:00-20:00
Late night viewing Tuesday 4th November 10:00-17:00
Wednesday 5th November 10:00-17:00
Thursday 6th November 10:00-17:00
Day of sale – closed for viewing
To visit our auction page please click here
Monday to Friday 09.00 – 17.00
Closed weekends
Our Specialists
Grace Tu
Head of Asian Art
Grace Tu is Head of Asian Art at Lyon & Turnbull, leading the department’s programme of Fine Asian Works of Art auctions across London and Edinburgh, as well as specialist valuations.
With extensive experience in both Asia and Europe, Grace has worked in leading institutions and galleries including the National Palace Museum in Taipei and Ben Janssens Oriental Art Gallery in London, where she specialised in Chinese antiques and participated in international fairs such as Asian Art in London (AAIL) and TEFAF Maastricht.
She holds a BA in Archaeology and Anthropology from the National Taiwan University and an MA in History of Art from SOAS, University of London, specialising in Indian and Southeast Asian Art.
Tsai Yiing Ing
Asian Art Specialist
Based in Edinburgh, Tsai Yiing Ing is a Specialist in Lyon & Turnbull’s Asian Art department, working on the Fine Asian Works of Art auctions and supporting the company’s international client base.
Originally trained as a researcher in contemporary Chinese literature, Tsai developed a strong interest in Asian art while co-owning and running a gallery in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, specialising in Chinese, Tibetan, and Peranakan art. Alongside this, he completed his doctorate in Chinese literature at the University of Malaya. His combined academic expertise and hands-on market experience bring valuable insight to his work with Chinese-speaking clients and consignors.
Website: Lyon & Turnbull: UK Specialist Auctions | Edinburgh & London
Phone:0207 930 9115
Email: london@lyonandturnbull.com
RARE CHINESE PAIR OF GILT BRONZE CANDLE HOLDER, QING DYNASTY, QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG MARK AND OF THE PERIOD, 清乾隆款及年代 銅鎏金跪坐童子燭台（一對), each 22cm high; 6.6kg
![[PRIVATE TAIWANESE COLLECTION] CHINESE DING-WARE WHITE GLAZED 'LOTUS POND' CIRCUALR BOX AND COVER](https://www.asianartinlondon.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/R5_8176-scaled.jpg "[PRIVATE TAIWANESE COLLECTION] CHINESE DING-WARE WHITE GLAZED 'LOTUS POND' CIRCUALR BOX AND COVER")
[PRIVATE TAIWANESE COLLECTION] CHINESE DING-WARE WHITE GLAZED 'LOTUS POND' CIRCUALR BOX AND COVER NORTHERN SONG DYNASTY, 11TH-13TH CENTURY 北宋 定窯白釉刻蓮池紋圓形蓋盒, 9.3cm diameter
HUANG YONGYU (1924-2023) RARE PORTRAIT OF ROBERT BURNS, DATED 1981 黃永玉（1924-2023） 一九八一年作 蘇格蘭詩人羅伯特·彭斯肖像及行書《自由樹》 水墨紙本 鏡框 Property of the Robert Burns World Federation; Presented and given to the Scottish representatives by the artist at the first Burns Night in Beijing in 1981. Sold on behalf of the Robert Burns World Federation, 49.5cm x 97cm; frame: 126cm x 80cm.
CHINESE SCHOOL, PENANG AND CHINESE SCHOOL, MALACCA QING DYNASTY, CA. 1800-1820, 11.1cm x 15.2cm; frame: 16.3cm x 20.4cm. & QING DYNASTY, CA. 1800-1820, 11.1cm x 15.2cm; frame: 16.3cm x 20.4cm <<PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE ARE TWO SEPARATE LOTS>>
![[COLLECTION OF PROF. J. GILBERT & CORA MCALLISTER] CHINESE FINE BLACK, GREY AND WHITE JADE 'QILIN' SNUFF BOTTLE](https://www.asianartinlondon.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/COLLECTION-OF-PROF.-J.-GILBERT-CORA-MCALLISTER-CHINESE-FINE-BLACK-GREY-AND-WHITE-JADE-QILIN-SNUFF-BOTTLE-scaled.jpg "[COLLECTION OF PROF. J. GILBERT & CORA MCALLISTER] CHINESE FINE BLACK, GREY AND WHITE JADE 'QILIN' SNUFF BOTTLE")
[COLLECTION OF PROF. J. GILBERT & CORA MCALLISTER] CHINESE FINE BLACK, GREY AND WHITE JADE 'QILIN' SNUFF BOTTLE, SUZHOU SCHOOL TYPE, QING DYNASTY, 1750-1850, 清 蘇作風格 黑白玉雕麒麟吐書及祥鳳竹林紋鼻煙壺, 6.3cm high; 7.5cm high with stopper
