A rare painting of The Beatles by the late John Byrne has sold for £27,700 at auction, almost double its original estimate.

A rare painting of the Beatles is among the largely unseen work on show at a unique exhibition of two of Scotland’s best-loved artists in Glasgow this week.

Charlotte Riordan, head of contemporary art at Lyon & Turnbull ... the interest of the London art world. John Byrne was renowned as an artist and playwright (David Cheskin/PA) Byrne became ...

“The painting was purchased by the art director and graphic ... the interest of the London art world. John Byrne was renowned as an artist and playwright (David Cheskin/PA) Byrne became friends ...

A rare painting of The Beatles by the late John Byrne has sold ... attract the interest of the London art world. John Byrne was renowned as an artist and playwright (David Cheskin/PA) Byrne ...