POLLOCK ESTATE, GLASGOW

Working at Lyon&Turnbull is an amazing experience. Being able to be placed in an art auction house abroad was one of the most fulfilling and encouraging work experiences that I could have asked for. From day one, the working environment was helpful and understanding, I never felt nervous asking questions and I was quickly able to get along with all of my co-workers. I helped out on an Antique, Fine Books and Manuscripts, Photography, and a Painting Auction Sale. I was also invited to an event at Pollock House, which was a private view gala set up in a beautiful estate in Glasgow, Scotland to show off some of the prized pieces of the upcoming Fine Silver and Jewelry, Fine Painting, and Antique sales. The event at Pollock House was amazing. I drove down with two of my co-workers in the morning and right away we got to setting up the sale rooms in the gorgeous Pollock House, a historic estate given to the city of Glasgow. Scroll down to see all the pictures of the estate because it is truly beautiful!

A WALK AROUND THE ESTATE

GORGEOUS PATHWAYS

STUNNING SCOTTISH COUNTRYSIDE

A visit to Pollok House offers a snapshot of life in a country house,
but it only takes minutes to drive into the city.

THE POLLOCK HOUSE GARDENS

In 1966, the current Pollock House was gifted by Mrs Anne Maxwell Macdonald to the City of Glasgow. Included were its art collection and 361 acres of surrounding parkland. In 1998, management of Pollock House was transferred by mutual agreement from Glasgow City Council to the National Trust of Scotland.

POLLOCK HOUSE, GLASGOW, SCOTLAND
When the house and land was gifted to the City of Glasgow, provision was made within the gift for a site to house the Burrell Collection. This is situated about 10 minutes' walk from Pollock House, and a shuttle bus service runs between the two buildings.

BEAUTIFUL COUNTRYSIDE RIVERS

POLLOCK ESTATE RIVERS STONE GAZEBOS

The house's beautifully kept gardens, including a collection of over 1,000 species of rhododendrons, are also open to the public. Running through them is the White Cart river, spanned by a bridge built in 1757.

THE ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS HOUSE

Throughout the house paintings were hung formally to complement the proportions and decoration of the interiors. This can be seen in the way the series of Dutch 18th century hunting scenes are incorporated through the use of molded plaster frames in the Billiard Room. Sir William's other interests ranged from printmaking to armorial bearings and emblem books.
Sir William Stirling Maxwell (1818-1878) collected most of the paintings which you can see on display in the house. He became an authority on the art and history of Spain, and published the first reference work in English on the subject.The collection includes works by El Greco (the famous Lady in a Fur Wrap) and Goya, as well as works by the English poet and artist William Blake.