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Landseer's Highland Masterpiece Sells for £5.9m at Auction

Published Thursday, July 2, 2026 · Updated July 2

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  • Art Market Record Sale — 1 source

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Sir Edwin Landseer's painting 'Scene in Braemar' was sold at a London auction for £5.9 million, establishing a new record for the artist's work. This piece, a companion to the renowned 'Monarch of the Glen', achieved a price five times higher than its previous record.

What We Know — Key Points

  • The painting 'Scene in Braemar' by Sir Edwin Landseer sold for £5,946,000 at auction.
  • The sale of 'Scene in Braemar' set a new record for Sir Edwin Landseer's work.
  • The painting 'Scene in Braemar' is considered a sister piece to Landseer's iconic 'Monarch of the Glen'.
  • The painting fetched five times its previous record price at auction.

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Art Market Record Sale
  • BBC News

    The BBC reported that Sir Edwin Landseer's painting 'Scene in Braemar' sold for £5.9m at a London auction, setting a new record for the artist. The article noted it is a sister painting to 'Monarch of the Glen' and fetched five times its previous record.

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