19-03-2025
Vases thought to be by Alexander 'Greek' Thomson heading to auction
A pair of vases thought to be by Alexander 'Greek' Thomson are heading to auction in Glasgow this weekend.
Thomson was one of the most gifted architects of the Victorian era, whose unconventional style attracted admirers worldwide.
His creations - such as Caledonia Road Free Church, the Egyptian Halls and Holmwood House - are quintessential landmarks in his adopted city of Glasgow.
The rare Victorian Scottish fireclay garden vases were thought to have been designed by Thomson and modelled by George Mossman for the Garnkirk pottery stand at the Great Exhibition of 1851, held in London's Hyde Park.
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The vases, with scrolled lugs and classical coronation scenes, were gifted to a chauffeur to Mr Dixon of Govan Ironworks in the 1920s.
Although estimated at £600 or £800, the vases are expected to achieve "considerably more" when they appear in Great Western Auctions' Spring Two Day Fine Art & Antiques Auction on Friday, March 21 and Saturday, March 22.
Also heading to auction is a first Beano Annual dating from 1940 and a large Royal Doulton prestige figure of Princess Badoura riding an elephant.
