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• Bugattis Hold Court at Bonhams Grand Palais Sale January 20, 2020
  56 years in the ownership ... Seven magnificent vintage and historic Bugattis lead Bonhams' 'Les Grandes Marques du Monde' Sale at the Grand Palais, Paris, which opens the international auction house's European calendar on 6 February. The septet represents the golden age of French and indeed world automotive craftsmanship, innovation and performance – and are […]
• Eleonora D'Ottavi joins Bonhams as Head of Jewellery for Italy in Latest High Profile International Jewellery Appointment January 17, 2020
  Bonhams has appointed Eleonora D'Ottavi as Head of Jewellery for Italy. She is based in the company's Rome office and will provide valuation services, and for sourcing gems for sale in Bonhams jewellery auctions in New York, London and Hong Kong. Eleonora is the latest addition to Bonhams international jewellery team following the appointment late […]
• Rare and Desirable Ferrari Dino Races into Bonhams Grand Palais Sale January 16, 2020
  The ex-Clemente Ravetto, Pietro lo ... Bonhams is delighted to announce a rare and desirable 1966 Ferrari Dino 206S/SP Sports Prototype, with a successful racing history, as a headline lot in its forthcoming Grand Palais Sale in Paris on Thursday 6 February. One of only 18 produced - and so one of the rarest 'customer' […]
• Bonhams Presents Whisky Online Auction Aimed at Budding Collectors January 16, 2020
  Hong Kong – From 15 to 22 February 2020, Bonhams will present an online whisky sale dedicated to budding whisky enthusiasts. The 180 lots of Japanese and Scotch whiskies on offer, including those from the most sought-after distilleries including Yamazaki, Karuizawa and Bowmore, are attractively estimated from HK$3,000 (US$390) to just over HK$300,000 (US$38,600). Many […]
• Bonhams Launches Dedicated Designer Handbags and Fashion Department January 7, 2020
  Bonhams is accessorising its luxury division with an all-new designer handbag and fashion department at its Knightsbridge saleroom. The department will launch in January 2020, with its first sale scheduled for April.The new department's auctions will offer pre-owned/collectors contemporary and vintage handbags, costume jewellery, luggage and classic fashion pieces, showcasing luxury labels from Chanel, Christian […]
• Another Successful Year for Bonhams Wine and Whisky Sales December 23, 2019
  Hanyu Ichiro's Malt Full Cards ... Bonhams wine and whisky departments worldwide reported sales of £16 million (US£21.3m/HK$166,200,000) for 2019.Among the highlights of the year were:Whisky• A bottle of the very rare Macallan-60 year old-1926, with a label designed by the British Pop Artist Sir Peter Blake that sold for £615,063 at Bonhams Whisky sale […]
• Trailblazers - California Artists at Bonhams: Public exhibition that celebrates the opening of Bonhams new San Francisco office. Opens January 14 till February 7. December 20, 2019
  Ruth Asawa (American, 1926-2013) Untitled ... San Francisco – Bonhams San Francisco unveils Trailblazers: California Artists at Bonhams, a selling exhibition that celebrates Bonhams legacy of California artists. The artworks featured are from pioneering Bay Area artists such as Ruth Asawa, Jay DeFeo and Wayne Thiebaud.  It will also showcase works from Light and Space […]
• Rare and Collectible Early American and British Motorcycles to feature in Las Vegas Auction December 20, 2019
  1940 Crocker Big Tank V-Twin ... 17 December 2019 – Los Angeles – Bonhams is pleased to announce that two private collections of vintage motorcycles have been added to its January sale in Las Vegas. From the East Coast of the US comes a collection consisting of multiple pre-war competition machines, including a 1941 Indian […]
• Italian Pre-and Post-War Marvels to star in Scottsdale December 20, 2019
  1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 ... December 19th, 2019 – Los Angeles – An astounding selection of collectors' automobiles has just been consigned to Bonhams' popular Scottsdale Auction. From two sensational vintage Italian sports-racers, to the Philip Reed Collection of pre-war cars all without reserve, to two of the world's ultimate supercars, the compilation is […]
• In Good Company Exhibition at Bonhams of a Private Collection of Fine Indian Paintings influenced by the Raj runs from Thursday 9 January – 17 January at New Bond Street December 20, 2019
  In January 2020, Bonhams will play host to In Good Company, an exhibition from a Private Collection of Fine Indian Paintings under the Influence of the Raj. The exhibition, staged in collaboration with the Arts of Hindostan, is being held at Bonhams, 101 New Bond Street London. It runs from Thursday 9 January – 17 […]
• Rossi's Guitar is Headline Act at Bonhams December 18, 2019
  Status Quo: Francis Rossi's legendary ... Famous Green Fender Telecaster Belonging to Status Quo's Francis Rossi is Top Selling Lot in Entertainment Memorabilia SaleThe green Fender Telecaster belonging to Status Quo's Francis Rossi OBE – one of British rock music's most recognised guitars - was sold on Tuesday 17 December in the Bonhams Entertainment Memorabilia […]
• Breguet Success Ends a Great Year For Clocks at Bonhams December 18, 2019
  The second Carriage Clock ever ... One of the earliest carriage clocks, Breguet number 179, formerly owned by the King of Naples, achieved £300,000 in a fitting end to the year for Bonhams Clocks Department in London. The final Bonhams Fine Clocks sale of 2019 took place on 11 December with highlights including the Marquise […]
• World Record for Jean Cocteau ceramic at Prints & Multiples Sale - All 46 Jean Cocteau Ceramics 100% sold in the sale December 13, 2019
  Jean Cocteau (1889-1963) Grand chêvre-cou ... The important collection of 46 ceramics by Jean Cocteau, the leading figure of the French avant-garde, was 100% sold at Bonhams Prints & Multiples sale (11-12 December 2019). Grand chêvre-cou set a world record for the most valuable Cocteau ceramic ever sold at auction. It achieved £37,563 against an […]
• Important Collection of Works by 18th Century Caricaturist James Gillray at Prints & Multiples sale December 12, 2019
  James Gillray (British, 1757-1815) L'Assemblée ... An important collection of more than 80 works by the leading 18th Century caricaturist James Gillray is a highlight at Bonhams Prints and Multiples sale on Wednesday 18th December in Knightsbridge. The etchings, that span the last three decades of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, capture Gillray's […]
• Origin of Species Top Seller in Strong Books and Manuscripts Sale December 12, 2019
  DARWIN (CHARLES) On the Origin ... A first edition, first issue copy of Charles Darwin' On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection sold for £150,063 at the Books and Manuscripts sale in London on 4 December. It had been estimated at £80,000-100,000.The book was the top lot in a strong sale which […]
• Rare Rolex Khanjar takes off at Fine Wristwatches Sale December 12, 2019
  Rolex. An extremely rare stainless ... An ultra-rare circa 1980 'Khanjar' Cosmograph Daytona (ref 6265/6263) – only the second known example featuring the exclusive Omani 'Khanjar' dial – was the top lot selling for a sky-high £375,063, to an overseas bidder, at the Bonhams Fine Wristwatches Sale held on Wednesday 11 December, the most valuable […]
• Alligator! A San Francisco Rock Star's Guitars, Art & More 100% Sold At Bonhams December 11, 2019
  ALLIGATOR! A FENDER STRATOCASTER OWNED ... Los Angeles – Alligator! A San Francisco Rock Star's Guitars, Art & More was 100% sold on December 10 at Bonhams Los Angeles. The sale comprised of Jerry Garcia's personal collection of guitars, paintings by Jerry Garcia, his large collection of comics, as well as his Hawaiian shirts. The […]
• Caitlyn Pickens Appointed Bonhams Regional Director For Pennsylvania, Delaware And Southern New Jersey December 10, 2019
  Bonhams has appointed Caitlyn Pickens to the newly created position of regional director for Pennsylvania, Delaware and Southern New Jersey. Based in Philadelphia, she will be responsible for providing valuation advice and sourcing works of art from the region Caitlyn, who comes from the Philadelphia area, joined Bonhams New York as Head of Impressionist and […]
• Valuable Rolex Rarities Owned by Real-Life 'Action Men' at Bonhams Fine Watches Sale December 6, 2019
  Rolex. An extremely rare stainless ... Three valuable Rolex rarities – a circa 1980 'Kanjar' Cosmograph Daytona, a circa 1969 'Paul Newman' Cosmograph Daytona and a circa 1979 Comex Sea Dweller – inspired by the worlds of aviation , motorsport and deep-sea diving and all belonging to real-life 'action men' - are being offered in […]
• Exceptional Tibetan Bronze makes Four Times estimate at Hong Kong December 6, 2019
  An exceptionally rare large gilt ... An exceptional 17th century rare gilt copper-alloy group of Vajrabhairava and Vajravetali, from the Mark and Peter Dineley Collections of Chinese, Tibetan and Nepalese Buddhist Art sold for HK$11,335,635/US$1.5million/£1million at the Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art sale on 26 November in Hong Kong. This was more than […]