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BBC News
19 hours ago
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- BBC News
Gardens in Duns open to public for first time in over 40 years
A historic walled garden and glasshouses in the Borders are to open to the public for the first time in more than 40 last public viewing at the site now run by The Hugo Burge Foundation (HBF) near Duns was in foundation is taking part in Scotland's Garden Scheme which encourages owners to open their gardens to raise money for part of the initiative, the walled gardens and glasshouses will be open every Friday afternoon in July and August. The glasshouses were built in the early 20th Century by Mackenzie and Moncur, who counted Queen Victoria among their estate owner at the time, Robert Finnie McEwan, commissioned the company to design and build them as part of a grand development plan for the house and fell into disrepair before the late Hugo Burge financed their restoration and are now at the heart of the work of the foundation which carries his name. Head gardener Toby Loveday said: "The driving force behind opening the gardens is to allow people to appreciate our beautiful surroundings at the peak of summer."We're looking forward to seeing the reaction to our contemporary approach within such a historic horticultural space."As it develops, there will be opportunities for visitors to enjoy seeing the garden grow and change over all the seasons to come."HBF chief executive Lucy Brown said they hoped the site would offer visitors a "sense of beauty, nurture and calm that is often missing in the anxious and ever-present online world".
The Independent
20-03-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Philanthropist's art collection sells for almost £1m
The sale of an internet entrepreneur and philanthropist's art collection has raised almost £1 million, most of which will go to a foundation supporting creative people. The sale of the late Hugo Burge's collection featured more than 300 lots including an etching by Dutch Old Master Rembrandt van Rijn which sold for £225,200 including buyer's premium. In total the sale, which took place at Lyon & Turnbull in Edinburgh on Wednesday, raised £956,505. The majority of this will go to the Hugo Burge Foundation which aims to support and inspire creativity across the UK. Mr Burge, who died in 2023 aged 51, built up a collection of fine art, ceramics and handcrafted furniture which was on display in his homes at Marchmont House in the Scottish Borders and in London. Gavin Strang, managing director of Lyon & Turnbull, said: 'There was a huge amount of interest in the wide-ranging sale. 'Hugo had immaculate taste and it was a privilege to be be tasked with this auction of highlights from his collection. 'The interest in the range of works is testament to Hugo's legacy as a collector and as a patron. 'The work now being done by the charity which now runs in his name is vital for the creative sector in today's challenging climate. We are absolutely delighted with the overall result.' Other items auctioned included a side table by renowned architect the late Sir Edwin Lutyens, which went for £35,200, and a painting by Scottish artist Alison Watt which sold for £16,380. The Hugo Burge Foundation was established by Mr Burge in 2019 and was later renamed in his honour. It offers awards, hosts events, runs courses and funds apprenticeships, providing free studios and workspaces for artists and craftspeople in the Scottish Borders.
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Philanthropist's art collection sells for almost £1m
The sale of an internet entrepreneur and philanthropist's art collection has raised almost £1 million, most of which will go to a foundation supporting creative people. The sale of the late Hugo Burge's collection featured more than 300 lots including an etching by Dutch Old Master Rembrandt van Rijn which sold for £225,200 including buyer's premium. In total the sale, which took place at Lyon & Turnbull in Edinburgh on Wednesday, raised £956,505. The majority of this will go to the Hugo Burge Foundation which aims to support and inspire creativity across the UK. Mr Burge, who died in 2023 aged 51, built up a collection of fine art, ceramics and handcrafted furniture which was on display in his homes at Marchmont House in the Scottish Borders and in London. Gavin Strang, managing director of Lyon & Turnbull, said: 'There was a huge amount of interest in the wide-ranging sale. 'Hugo had immaculate taste and it was a privilege to be be tasked with this auction of highlights from his collection. 'The interest in the range of works is testament to Hugo's legacy as a collector and as a patron. 'The work now being done by the charity which now runs in his name is vital for the creative sector in today's challenging climate. We are absolutely delighted with the overall result.' Other items auctioned included a side table by renowned architect the late Sir Edwin Lutyens, which went for £35,200, and a painting by Scottish artist Alison Watt which sold for £16,380. The Hugo Burge Foundation was established by Mr Burge in 2019 and was later renamed in his honour. It offers awards, hosts events, runs courses and funds apprenticeships, providing free studios and workspaces for artists and craftspeople in the Scottish Borders.
The Independent
19-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Arts and crafts charity boosted by sale of Rembrandt etching for £225,200
A Rembrandt etching which went under the hammer as part of an auction of internet entrepreneur and philanthropist Hugo Burge's collection has sold for £225,200. Mr Burge, who died in 2023 aged 51, built up a collection of fine art, ceramics and handcrafted furniture which was on display in his homes at Marchmont House in the Scottish Borders and in London. Selected works from the collection were sold at a Lyon & Turnbull auction live in Edinburgh and online on Wednesday, raising funds for the Hugo Burge Foundation. The most valuable item in the sale, an etching from 1643 by the Dutch Old Master Rembrandt van Rijn titled The Three Trees, sold for £225,200, including buyer's premium. The etching, widely considered to be one of the artist's greatest landscapes, had been estimated at between £200,000 and £300,000. An embroidered panel by renowned Arts and Crafts designer and activist William Morris titled Vine And Acanthus, from 1890, sold for £25,200. Author and broadcaster Dr James Fox, creative director of the Hugo Burge Foundation, said: 'Hugo was an astute businessman, an enlightened collector and a tireless evangelist for the arts – a man whose enthusiasm and generosity touched the lives of innumerable people and transformed the cultural landscape of the Scottish Borders. 'His philanthropic endeavours are now continued by the Hugo Burge Foundation, a charity which supports the arts, crafts and creative industries all over the United Kingdom. The proceeds from this sale will be used to advance its charitable work. 'From a childhood admiration for Ernest Gimson's furniture to a recent delight in Japanese Imari vases, Hugo's collecting was rooted in an eye for excellence and a deeply felt belief in creativity.' Established by Mr Burge in 2019 and later renamed in his honour, the Hugo Burge Foundation offers awards, hosts events, runs courses and funds apprenticeships, providing free studios and workspaces for artists and craftspeople in the Scottish Borders. Gavin Strang, managing director of Lyon & Turnbull, said: 'Having known Hugo for many years and worked with him on several projects, Lyon & Turnbull is honoured to play a part in celebrating and developing his legacy. 'We hope the auction will encourage others to enjoy collecting and to support creative people, just as Hugo did.'
BBC News
19-03-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Rembrandt etching sells for £225,000 at auction
An etching by the Dutch artist Rembrandt has sold for £225,000 at an auction of the personal collection of internet entrepreneur and philanthropist Hugo Burge - who died two years ago aged 51 - collected a wide range of art, ceramics and furniture which was on display at his homes at Marchmont House in the Borders and in Three Trees, an etching from 1643, is widely considered to be one of the artist's finest funds raised from the auction will go to the foundation named in Mr Burge's honour which aims to "support and inspire creativity" across the UK. The Rembrandt was sold - along with hundreds of other items from the collection - by auctioneers Lyon & money raised will go to the Hugo Burge Foundation (HBF).Established in 2019, it offers awards, runs courses, hosts events and funds apprenticeships, providing free studios and workspaces for artists and craftspeople in the Scottish and broadcaster Dr James Fox, creative director of the HBF, said Mr Burge had been "an astute businessman, an enlightened collector and a tireless evangelist for the arts".He said his "enthusiasm and generosity touched the lives of innumerable people and transformed the cultural landscape of the Scottish Borders".The HBF aims to continue his work by supporting the arts, crafts and creative industries all over the United proceeds from the sale will be used to advance those Strang, managing director of Lyon & Turnbull said it was "honoured" to play a part in developing Mr Burge's legacy."We hope the auction will encourage others to enjoy collecting and to support creative people, just as Hugo did," he added.
