258
* LADY LUCINDA MACKAY (SCOTTISH b. 1941), MADRID CITY CENTRE
oil on canvas, signed, titled and dated '17 verso
framed
image size 41cm x 51cm, overall size 49cm x 59cm
Exhibition label verso: 1 - 15 September 2018, The Torrance Gallery, Edinburgh
Note: Artist and teacher, notably a draughtsman and painter of portraits, born in Sunninghill, Berkshire, brought up in the family home, Glenapp Castle, Ayrshire. Lady Mackay was the daughter of the 3rd Earl of Inchcape, chairman of the shipping line P&O who also ran Inchape PLC and was director of many other companies. Lucy Mackay was educated in Switzerland, Cambridge and at Edinburgh University and Edinburgh College of Art, 1960–5, under David Talbot Rice and William Gillies, graduating with a master’s honours degree in fine art. In 1973–4 she completed a postgraduate illustration studies year at the Central School of Art and Design. She settled in Edinburgh where she studied advanced botanic illustration at the Royal Botanic Garden, and where as a member of the Scottish Arts Club from 1983 she regularly attended life studies. Mackay began her extensive teaching career in 1966 as art assistant at Edinburgh Academy for Boys; from 1968–76 taught art, design and pottery at schools in the London area; then again in Edinburgh at the Salisbury Centre, 1981–2. In 1999 she joined the register of Angus County’s artists-in-residence for primary schools, serving at several schools. After winning first prize in a portrait painting competition run by the magazine Nursery World, 1953, and exhibiting a prize painting in the Daily Mail competition to celebrate the opening of the Forth Road Bridge, 1964, Mackay took part in many group shows, including the RSA. Among later solo exhibitions were The Italian Institute, Edinburgh, 1991; Torrance Gallery, Edinburgh, 1995, 1998 and 2005; and The Forum, Ocean Terminal, Leith, in aid of the Bethany Trust, 2004. She travelled extensively in several continents with paints and sketch-book. As well as a series of self-portraits Mackay completed many portraits, including Ronald Fletcher, broadcaster, 1968; the Queen’s Counsel Lionel Daiches, 1979–80; singer Ian Caddy, 1980–1; Professor David Daiches with his brother Lionel, 1988–9; the composer and conductor Emre Araci, 1997; and cellist Harriet Johnson, 2000. Her work was held by collections including the Scottish National Portrait Gallery; London College of Music; Royal Over-Seas League; Scottish Arts Club; Barlinnie Prison; and Geffrye Museum.
oil on canvas, signed, titled and dated '17 verso
framed
image size 41cm x 51cm, overall size 49cm x 59cm
Exhibition label verso: 1 - 15 September 2018, The Torrance Gallery, Edinburgh
Note: Artist and teacher, notably a draughtsman and painter of portraits, born in Sunninghill, Berkshire, brought up in the family home, Glenapp Castle, Ayrshire. Lady Mackay was the daughter of the 3rd Earl of Inchcape, chairman of the shipping line P&O who also ran Inchape PLC and was director of many other companies. Lucy Mackay was educated in Switzerland, Cambridge and at Edinburgh University and Edinburgh College of Art, 1960–5, under David Talbot Rice and William Gillies, graduating with a master’s honours degree in fine art. In 1973–4 she completed a postgraduate illustration studies year at the Central School of Art and Design. She settled in Edinburgh where she studied advanced botanic illustration at the Royal Botanic Garden, and where as a member of the Scottish Arts Club from 1983 she regularly attended life studies. Mackay began her extensive teaching career in 1966 as art assistant at Edinburgh Academy for Boys; from 1968–76 taught art, design and pottery at schools in the London area; then again in Edinburgh at the Salisbury Centre, 1981–2. In 1999 she joined the register of Angus County’s artists-in-residence for primary schools, serving at several schools. After winning first prize in a portrait painting competition run by the magazine Nursery World, 1953, and exhibiting a prize painting in the Daily Mail competition to celebrate the opening of the Forth Road Bridge, 1964, Mackay took part in many group shows, including the RSA. Among later solo exhibitions were The Italian Institute, Edinburgh, 1991; Torrance Gallery, Edinburgh, 1995, 1998 and 2005; and The Forum, Ocean Terminal, Leith, in aid of the Bethany Trust, 2004. She travelled extensively in several continents with paints and sketch-book. As well as a series of self-portraits Mackay completed many portraits, including Ronald Fletcher, broadcaster, 1968; the Queen’s Counsel Lionel Daiches, 1979–80; singer Ian Caddy, 1980–1; Professor David Daiches with his brother Lionel, 1988–9; the composer and conductor Emre Araci, 1997; and cellist Harriet Johnson, 2000. Her work was held by collections including the Scottish National Portrait Gallery; London College of Music; Royal Over-Seas League; Scottish Arts Club; Barlinnie Prison; and Geffrye Museum.
The Scottish Contemporary Art Auction
Sale Date(s)
Venue Address
General delivery information available from the auctioneer
McTear's are pleased to offer a global packing and shipping service through the experts at Auction Logistics from Mail Boxes Etc. If you are using the-saleroom.com bidding platform, the shipping prices for most lots in our Specialist Sales are on the-saleroom.com lot detail pages in advance of the sale day. the-saleroom.com buyers can purchase shipping conveniently online by following the payment link received by email after the sale.
Auction Logistics from Mail Boxes Etc. offer a complete collect, pack and ship service to most global destinations and include up to £150 Inclusive Cover protection per lot, with the option to upgrade the cover to the full amount paid for the item/s*.
Auction Logistics (Mailboxes)
E: auctionlogisticsenquiries@mbe.uk
T: 0871 221 1233
“Calls charged at £0.13 per minute from UK landlines and mobiles plus your phone company's access charge”
Buyers can instruct a packer and shipper of their choice. Other options available are:
Collin Moran & Son Ltd
collin@collinmoranandson.co.uk
0141 849 1947
Aardvark Art Services Ltd (Specialist Painting Couriers)
E: info@aardvarkartservices.com
T: 01253 794673
Important Information
Viewing times:
Tuesday 10th - 9am-5pm
Wednesday 11th - 9am-5pm
Thursday 12th - 9am-10am
Please Note: McTear’s reserve the right to charge the card you used to register for live bidding within 24 hours of the auction finishing unless other arrangements are agreed with McTear’s prior to the sale.
Buyer`s Premium 24% + VAT
Lots purchased online with the-saleroom.com will attract an additional charge for this service in the sum of 4.95% of the hammer price plus VAT at the rate imposed
For purchases we recommend packing and shipping companies such as:
Collin Moran & Son Ltd
collin@collinmoranandson.co.uk
0141 849 1947
Mailboxes
info@mbewoodlandsroad.co.uk
0141 332 6555
admin@mbeshawlands.co.uk
0141 649 6777
Aardvark Art Services Ltd
info@aardvarkartservices.com
01253 794673
Alban Shipping
info@albanshipping.co.uk
01582 493 099