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• Bonhams Unveils February Programming as it Opens its New U.S. Flagship at 111 West 57th Street February 9, 2026
  (February 9, 2026 – New York, NY) – Today Bonhams announces its February programming as it opens its new U.S. headquarters at 111 West 57th Street in New York to the public, marking a major milestone for the auction house. Signalling Bonhams' global expansion, the new U.S. flagship is set to serve as a public […]
• Bonhams|Cars Announces New Venue for Monterey Car Week Sale – Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca February 5, 2026
  Monterey, CA – Bonhams|Cars has signed a multi-year agreement with WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca to host its Monterey Car Week sale, extending an already existing 15-year partnership. The Bonhams|Cars sale will now play an integral part of the major Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion. The auction will take place on August 13, with the preview beginning […]
• Wendy Battleson Appointed as SVP, Head of Business Development, Bonhams US February 5, 2026
  Bonhams is pleased to announce that Wendy Battleson will join its New York office as Senior Vice President, Head of Business Development, U.S., effective immediately. Battleson joins Bonhams from Bank of America Private Bank, where she served as a Senior Vice President and Private Client Advisor, leading business development initiatives and advising clients on complex […]
• Chanel: A Private Collection Opens the Fashion Auction Calendar at Bonhams Cornette De Saint Cyr, Paris February 3, 2026
  Chanel, collection Prêt-à-Porter, Croisière 2005. ... Paris - Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr presents Chanel: A Private Collection on 19 February 2026, a sale dedicated exclusively to the world of Chanel. The live auction features a wardrobe curated between 1995 and 2023, celebrating the maison's rich heritage and enduring style. Comprising 367 lots assembled over […]
• Bonhams|Cars Polo de Paris Sale achieved €9 Million February 2, 2026
  Bonhams|Cars Polo de Paris saleroom on 30 January 2026 Bonhams|Cars Polo de Paris saleroom on 30 January 2026 Paris, France – Bonhams|Cars returned to Paris' Rétromobile Week, with a sale on 30 January, held for the first time, at the historic and prestigious Polo de Paris. The Polo de Paris sale featured 66 collector cars […]
• Iconic Pursuits, Bonhams Hong Kong To Present an Exceptional Single Owner Collection of Hermès January 29, 2026
  HERMÈS: BLEU FRANCE TOGO RETOURNE ... Hong Kong – Bonhams Hong Kong is delighted to present the first luxury sale of 2026, Iconic Pursuits: Curated Handbags from a Visionary Collector. Comprising 23 lots of Hermès handbags and homeware designs, the auction is both a testament to a discerning collector's taste and a celebration of the […]
• A Celebration Of Textiles Featuring Iconic Works by Dame Zandra Rhodes at Bonhams January 28, 2026
  Zandra Rhodes Portrait by Simon Emmett Zandra Rhodes Portrait by Simon Emmett London – Bonhams is delighted to announce the online sale A Celebration of Textiles, 16 - 25 February 2026, a unique multi-departmental auction that explores the enduring power of textiles across cultures and centuries, from ancient fragments to modern masterpieces. The sale will […]
• Bonhams Skinner's Americana Sale Kickstarts 2026 with Exceptional Results: Second Group of Bob Ross Paintings Presented by Bonhams on Behalf of American Public Television (APT) Achieve $1.27 million January 27, 2026
  Bob Ross (1942-1995) Change of ... Boston – On January 27 in Massachusetts, Bonhams Skinner's live Americana: Crafting a Nation: Art, History & Legacy sale concluded with strong results, setting a confident tone for the year ahead. Celebrating the rich history and culture of America through a curated selection of rare paintings, fine folk art, […]
• Bonhams|Cars Opens 2026 with Strong Results at The Scottsdale Auction: The Bugatti Chiron Super Sport "Éléphant Blanc" achieves over $5 million January 26, 2026
  Scottsdale, Arizona – Bonhams|Cars kicked off its 2026 auction calendar with a packed house, lively in-room bidding, and a strong performance that delivered a 90% sell-through rate at The Scottsdale Auction, held on January 23 at the Westin Kierland Resort in Arizona. Running alongside Arizona Car Week, the event attracted strong interest from collectors and […]
• Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr's Aboriginal Art sale achieved strong results in Paris January 24, 2026
  Mirdidingkingathi Juwarnda Sally Gabori (circa ... Paris – A European private collection of 38 interesting and various pieces of Aboriginal art was offered in an online sale at Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr in Paris from 13 to 23 January 2026. Compiled between early 1990s and 2011, this encyclopaedic collection, showing the wealth of Aboriginal […]
• A Year of Records and Milestones for Bonhams Chinese & Himalayan Art in 2025: Important Collections and Provenance Deliver Stellar Results January 22, 2026
  2025 was a landmark year for Bonhams' Chinese Works of Art and Himalayan Art, marked by record sales and exceptional results across key regions. Under the leadership of Asaph Hyman, Global Head of Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art, and supported by a dedicated international team of specialists, Bonhams achieved over £78 million (approx. US$105 […]
• Bonhams Global Jewellery Department Continues its Strong Performance in 2025 January 21, 2026
  CARTIER: THE ASTOR TURQUOISE AND ... London – Bonhams global jewellery department delivered another strong year of results in 2025, building on the success of its record-breaking year in 2024. The jewellery department held 97 auctionsacross eight sale locations, selling over 15,000 lots. 70 of these auctions were held as Bonhams online-only sales. Jean Ghika, […]
• Bonhams Achieves $970m Global Sales in 2025 January 20, 2026
  LONDON, Tuesday 20 January 2026 – Bonhams today announces global sales of $970m USD in 2025, achieved across auctions and private sales worldwide. The milestone year included a record-breaking performance for Bonhams Hong Kong and the strongest global result to date for Bonhams New York's 20th & 21st Century Art Week, signifying market confidence ahead […]
• Orientalist Masterpiece by Osman Hamdi Bey to Come to Auction at Bonhams January 20, 2026
  London – Cami Kapisinda (At the Mosque Door), a major work by Osman Hamdi Bey (1842-1910) leads Bonhams' 19th Century Paintings and British Impressionist Art sale on 25 March at Bonhams New Bond Street, London. Having been acquired directly from the artist in 1895, the work comes to auction for the first time with an […]
• Bonhams organise avec Barnes une Journée D'expertise à Nantes Jeudi 22 Janvier 2026 January 16, 2026
  Invitation Nantes Invitation Nantes Paris – Jeudi 22 janvier prochain de 10 heures à 18 heures sur rendez-vous les spécialistes de Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr se rendront dans les locaux de l'agence BARNES à Nantes à l'occasion d'une journée d'expertises gracieuses et confidentielles consacrée aux Arts d'Asie et aux Tableaux anciens et du XIXe […]
• Nissky and Vechtomov lead Bonhams Non-Conformist Art Sale in Paris January 9, 2026
  Paris – Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr is going to organize a new online auction dedicated to Non-conformist art from the Soviet Union running from 16 to 26 January 2026. This auction will feature more than 55 paintings by artists such as Georgiy Grigorievich Nissky, Dmitry Krasnopevtsev, Nikolai Vechtomov, Leonid Anatolevich Purygin or Igor Shelkovsky. […]
• Bonhams|Cars Opens 2026 with the One-of-One Bugatti Chiron Super Sport "Éléphant Blanc" at Scottsdale January 7, 2026
  2024 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport ... Scottsdale, AZ – The 2024 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport "Éléphant Blanc" will take centre stage as Bonhams|Cars returns to the beautiful lawns of the Westin Kierland Resort in Arizona for its annual Scottsdale Auction on January 23, kickstarting an exciting slate of 2026 sales. Estimated at $4,500,000 – 5,000,000, […]
• A Rare, Fresh-to-Market John James Audubon Oil Painting to Lead Bonhams Skinner Americana Sale January 7, 2026
  John James Audubon (1785-1851) Trophy ... Boston – A rare and fresh-to-market oil painting by pioneering ornithologist and one of the nation's most influential wildlife artists, John James Audubon (1785–1851), will headline Bonhams Skinner's forthcoming Americana: Crafting a Nation: Art, History, & Legacy sale on January 27 in Massachusetts. Estimated at $250,000 – 350,000, Trophy […]
• 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
  Esther Giles (born circa 1940) ... 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 […]