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• Only Known Photographs Of Ada Lovelace Acquired Through Bonhams By The National Portrait Gallery December 19, 2025
  London – The only known photographs of mathematician, computing pioneer, and the only legitimate child of Lord Byron, Ada Lovelace (1815-1852) have been acquired by the National Portrait Gallery in London from Bonhams.Louise Williamson, Tax and Heritage Consultant in Bonhams' Valuations department, commented: "It was wonderful to be involved in this important acquisition of the […]
• Aboriginal Art Collection at Auction at Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr in Paris December 19, 2025
  Paris – A European private collection of 40 interesting and various pieces of Aboriginal art will be offered in an online sale at Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr in Paris from 13 to 23 January 2026.This encyclopaedic collection, compiled between early 90s and 2011, is a real means of discovering all the riches of Aboriginal […]
• LES BELLES ENDORMIES BY BONHAMS|CARS AT THE POLO DE PARIS December 18, 2025
  Paris – On 30 January 2026 , Bonhams|Cars will present "Les Belles Endormies" a Collection of 11 collector cars offered without reserve at its Polo de Paris Sale. Those cars were discovered lying dormant gathering dust in a garage in Switzerland, all impeccably stored on axle stands waiting to be brought back to life. The […]
• Tiffany & Co Silver and Mixed Metalware from the Historic Gilded Age Collection of Mary Jane Morgan Fetches Over Half-a-Million Dollars December 18, 2025
  TIFFANY & CO. (EST. 1837) ... New York – A museum-quality selection of four rare, fresh-to-market Tiffany & Co. silver and mixed metal masterpieces in the Japanesque taste brought outstanding results when they collectively achieved more than half a million dollars in Bonhams' Modern Decorative Art + Design sale, which closed on December 17 in […]
• A 1941 Silk Painting by Mai Thu from the Mâcon Period sold for €241,700 at Bonhams in Paris December 17, 2025
  Mai Trung Thu (Vietnamese-French, 1906-1980) ... Paris – Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr presented at auction a delicate painting by the Vietnamese-French artist Mai Trung Thứ entitled Sur le seuil de la maison in a Vietnamese Art Online auction ending today (16 December 2025). It sold for €241,700.The 37-lot sale made a total of €377,674 […]
• The Paris Sale by Bonhams|Cars at The Polo de Paris December 12, 2025
  1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 'Gullwing' ... Paris – The annual Bonhams|Cars Paris sale will return on 30 January 2026 during Retromobile week in Paris and will be held at the historic Polo de Paris with a selection of cars ranging from venerable classics to modern supercars. Founded in 1892 by Viscount de la Rochefoucauld-Doudeauville and […]
• Exceptionally Rare and Collectable Timepieces Deliver Outstanding Results in Bonhams London Fine Watches Sale December 12, 2025
  Voutilainen. A very fine and ... London – Bonhams presented the much-anticipated London Fine Watches sale on 11 December 2025, the curated sale featured a wealth of exceptionally rare collectable timepieces, showcasing horology and gem setting craftmanship at its finest. The live sale featured coveted names such as Rolex, Patek Philippe, Cartier, Piaget, A. Lange […]
• Compass Box Scotch Whisky's 'Confluence' Leads Bonhams Spirits Auction: One-of-One Blend, Featuring Acclaimed Artist Label & Housed in an Artisan Scottish Woodworker Presentation Box More Than Doubles its Estimate; Eight Compass Box Lots Raise $54,000 to Benefit The Wolfsonian-FIU Museum in Miami Beach December 11, 2025
  Boston – Remarkable results were achieved in Bonhams' Alchemy of Spirits: Presenting Compass Box to Benefit The Wolfsonian sale, where 'Confluence', a crown jewel one-of-one blend from Compass Box, the cult-favorite whiskymaker and most awarded independent whisky brand in the world, led the sale when it sold for $22,500, more than doubling its estimate. Alongside […]
• An Exceptional 10.37 Carat Emerald Ring Sells for £597,300 at Bonhams London Jewels Sale: Lady Glenconner's antique diamond star tiara sells for over double its pre-sale estimate December 11, 2025
  EMERALD AND DIAMOND RING London – Bonhams presented the highly anticipated London Jewels sale on 11 December 2025. The live auction featured an exceptional selection of fine jewellery from storied houses including Cartier, Bulgari, Boucheron, Mauboussin, Grima, Tiffany & Co., and Van Cleef & Arpels. The sale also showcased a remarkable range of fancy coloured […]
• Rare Giacometti for Schiaparelli Buttons and Emile Gallé Vase Highlight Bonhams' Modern Decorative Art & Design Sale December 10, 2025
  Alberto Giacometti 'Femme aux Bras ... London – A rare and important Émile Gallé 'Rose de France' vase leads Modern Decorative Art & Design sale on 16 December at Bonhams Knightsbridge. Dating from circa 1903, the vase fronts a selection of works from a distinguished Japanese private collection, and has an estimate of £120,000 - […]
• Charlie Mackesy Returns to Bonhams with Auction of Original Works December 10, 2025
  Charlie Mackesy (British, born 1962) ... London – Coinciding with the recent publication of Charlie Mackesy's celebrated second book, Always Remember: The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, the Horse and the Storm, Bonhams will hold a special auction of new, original works by the artist. Consigned by the author and artist himself, the collection features […]
• Rarity and Beauty An Important Sapphire and Diamond Ring Sells for Over US$1M at Bonhams New York Jewels Sale: The Final Bonhams New York Jewellery Auction of 2025 Celebrated Colour and Rarity December 8, 2025
  AN IMPORTANT SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND ... New York – Bonhams presented its much-anticipated New York Jewels auction on December 8, 2025, showcasing a curated selection of exceptional pieces from leading fine-jewelry houses including Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Bulgari, David Webb, René Boivin, Verdura, Buccellati and Van Cleef & Arpels. The final sale of the season […]
• Soulages, Kusama & Kiefer Lead Post-war & Contemporary Art Sale At Bonhams Cornette De Saint Cyr Paris World auction record for a work by Harold Stevenson December 8, 2025
  Paris – There were strong results at Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr's Post-War and Contemporary Art Sale today (4 December 2025). The top lot was Peinture 45 x 45 cm, 8 novembre 1990 by Pierre Soulages (1919-2022), which sold for €356,000 against a pre-sale estimate of €250,000 - 350,000. It was followed by an iconic 1963 work […]
• White Glove Success, Exceptional Results for The Gene Hackman Collection: $3 million totaled for Hackman's fine art collection, personal art, and cinematic memorabilia December 8, 2025
  Gene Hackman at The Park Hyatt Hotel. Photographer: Paul Natkin /Getty Images. Gene Hackman at The Park Hyatt Hotel. Photographer: Paul Natkin /Getty Images. New York – Bonhams presented The Gene Hackman Collection: A Life in Art, a one-of-a-kind collection assembled by the legendary late actor Gene Hackman (1930–2025), including exceptional works of Modern and […]
• A Triumphant Return: Bonhams London Classics Sales Shine This December, Setting World Records December 5, 2025
  A rare French gilt copper ... London – Following its tremendous success in Paris earlier this season, The Classics concluded in style at Bonhams London with six live sales spanning over four millennia of art and antiques. This season's edition achieved strong results across categories including Fine Clocks, European Ceramics, Old Master Paintings, Fine Decorative […]
• First-Ever Ex-Cellar Auction from Burgundy's Edouard Delaunay Achieves 100% Sold at Bonhams Hong Kong December 5, 2025
  Laurent Delaunay speaking at the rostrum at Bonhams Hong Kong Laurent Delaunay speaking at the rostrum at Bonhams Hong Kong Hong Kong — Bonhams' collaboration with esteemed Burgundy producer Edouard Delaunay for its first-ever ex-cellar auction, Jubilant Revival in Burgundy: Maison Edouard Delaunay Ex Domaine – Finest & Rarest Wines, achieved 100% sold — marking […]
• Bonhams London Puts Icons in the Spotlight – Andy Warhol & David Hockney Headlines Live Sale as Festival Of Prints Unfolds With L.S. Lowry & James Gillray Online December 4, 2025
  Andy Warhol (American, 1928-1987) Mao ... London) – Bonhams will be holding two exceptional auctions this December as part of its Festival of Prints, celebrating five centuries of printmaking and iconic imagery. The series opens with Fine Prints & Multiples x ICONS, a live auction at London, New Bond Street on 9 December 2025, featuring […]
• Impressive Results for The Estate of Marianne Faithfull at Bonhams Sound & Cinema Sale December 3, 2025
  London – There were impressive results for Bonhams' sale Sound & Cinema with property from the Marianne Faithfull Estate, which ended today (3 December) on bonhams.com. The 29-lot selection saw many items far exceed estimates. The top lot of the collection was Marianne Faithfull's black and gilt chinoiserie decorated pedestal desk, which sold for £8,960 […]
• Mai Trung Thu, A 1941 Silk Painting From The Mâcon Period At Bonhams In Paris December 3, 2025
  Mai Trung Thu (Vietnamese-French, 1906-1980) ... Paris – Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr is honoured to offer a delicate painting by the Vietnamese-French artist Mai Trung Thứ entitled Sur le seuil de la maison in the upcoming Vietnamese Art Online auction from 9 to 16 December 2025 (estimate: €180,000-280,000). Joan Yip, Senior Specialist for Indian, […]
• Magnificent Sèvres Snuff Box Made For Madame Adélaïde Offered At Bonhams Acquired by The Chateau de Versailles December 3, 2025
  A magnificent Sèvres royal gold-mounted ... London – A magnificent Sèvres royal gold-mounted, blue-ground oval snuff box made for Madame Adélaïde, circa 1785, was acquired by the Société des Amis de Versailles on 2 December at Bonhams New Bond Street, London, on behalf of the Chateau de Versailles. The snuff box sold for £190,900 – […]