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• Bonhams Announces New Boston Saleroom in the Heart of Back Bay May 22, 2025
  Boston – Bonhams Skinner, part of the Bonhams global network of auction houses, has announced the relocation of its Boston saleroom to 236 Clarendon Street in the historic Back Bay neighbourhood. Just steps away from the vibrant Newbury Street shopping district, this prime location offers enhanced access for clients and the local community, which Bonhams […]
• Revisiting The Legacy of Michel Tapié: Visionary Critic, and Champion of Art Informel at Bonhams in Paris May 22, 2025
  TOSHIMITSU IMAI (1928-2002) Sans titre ... Paris – Bonhams is delighted to spotlight the enduring legacy of Michel Tapié (1909–1987), the pioneering French art critic, curator, and theorist who transformed the landscape of Post-War and Contemporary art. A tireless advocate for what he termed Art Autre (or Art of Another Kind), Tapié played a pivotal […]
• End Of Tipu Sultan's Reign Depicted By Henry Singleton Achieves £2.1 Million At Bonhams May 22, 2025
  Henry Singleton (London 1766-1839) The ... London – The Surrender of the Two Sons of Tipu Sultan to Major General David Baird by Henry Singleton (British, 1766-1839) was the top lot at Bonhams Islamic and Indian Art sale today (Thursday 22 May) at Bonhams New Bond Street, London. The painting, which came to auction for […]
• Bonhams Greek Sale in Paris Achieves Strong Results Led by Tsarouchis, Moralis And Engonopoulos May 22, 2025
  YANNIS TSAROUCHIS (1910-1989) Soldat dansant ... Record prices for Nata Mela and Georgios JakobidesParis – Soldat dansant le zeibekiko by Yiannis Tsarouchis (1910-1989), which came to auction from a prominent Athenian collection, was the top lot at Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr Greek Sale in Paris yesterday (Wednesday 21 May 2025). The work sold for […]
• Female Egyptian Artists Break Records at Bonhams in London May 22, 2025
  Gazbia Sirry (Egypt, 1925-2021) A ... London – A rare work by Egyptian artist Gazbia Sirry (1925-2021) was the top lot at Bonhams Modern and Contemporary Middle Eastern Art sale on 21 May at New Bond Street, London. Painted in 1951, A Woman with Water Pots was exhibited at Sirry's first landmark solo exhibition at […]
• Bonhams joins the Melody: First Participation in the 17th Musique & Vin Festival at Clos Vougeot May 21, 2025
  Festival Musique & Vin at Clos Vougeot 2024 (B. Maniere et JL. Bernuy) Festival Musique & Vin at Clos Vougeot 2024 (B. Maniere et JL. Bernuy) Online sale at Bonhams from 18 to 29 June 2025Paris - For the first time, Bonhams Cornette de Sant Cyr is pleased to partner with the Festival Musique & […]
• Bonhams Showcases Rare and Exceptional Jewelry at Forthcoming New York Jewels Sale May 21, 2025
  BOUCHERON: AN IMPORTANT ART NOUVEAU ... New York – Bonhams presents the much-anticipated New York Jewels sale on June 12, 2025. The 126-lot live sale features an abundance of fancy-colored diamonds and vibrant gemstones from emeralds, sapphires and rubies set in spectacular signed pieces from names including Bulgari, Cartier, David Webb, Graff, Harry Winston, JAR, […]
• Rare Asian Art Treasures From Private European Collections lead Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr Sales in Paris May 21, 2025
  MAGNIFIQUE ET IMPORTANTE PAIRE DE ... Paris – Following the strong results achieved by Bonhams in Hong Kong in April totalling €23 million across 6 live auctions and in London last week amounting £10.7 million across 5 sales, a curated selection of Chinese and Himalayan works of art will be offered at auction at Bonhams […]
• Bonhams Asian Art Week In London Achieves Impressive £10.7m May 20, 2025
  A JUNYAO LIGHT-BLUE-GLAZED BOWL Northern ... Asian Art | Knightsbridge | 12-13 MayCollector's Treasures: Asian Art Online I 12-19 MayScholarly Gems from the Collection of Mr & Mrs Gerard Hawthorn | New Bond Street | 14 MayInstinct & Knowledge: A Life in the Company of Song Ceramics | New Bond Street | 15 MayFine Chinese […]
• Cecil Beaton Costume Designs Highlight Bonhams Collections Sale In London May 19, 2025
  Cecil Beaton (British, 1904-1980) Costume ... London – A large selection of designs by Cecil Beaton (1904-1980) are amongst the highlights of Bonhams Collections Sale, Including the Roy Astley Collection of Theatrical Designs, and Selected Items from the Estate of Sir Brian Williamson, which runs online from 20 May – 3 June on bonhams.com. The […]
• Bonhams To Hold First Georgian Art Auction Outside Georgia May 19, 2025
  Rusudan Petviashvili (born 1968) Happiness ... London – Bonhams will hold the first auction dedicated solely to Georgian Art outside of Georgia with the sale Georgian Art Now, which will run online from 19-29 May on bonhams.com. The sale will feature works by artists such as Rusudan Petviashvili, Lia Bagrationi, Niniko Morbedadze, Merab Gagiladze amongst […]
• First Middle Eastern Private Wine Collection Debuts at Bonhams Hong Kong this May: Rare Japanese Whiskies, High Age-Statement Scotch, and Iconic Cognacs Showcase the Finest in Spirits May 19, 2025
  Hong Kong - This May, Bonhams Wine & Spirits will present the first-ever Middle Eastern private wine collection to be auctioned in Hong Kong. Featured in the live auction The Oasis Collection & The Vault of Legacies (24 May), it will be joined by rare Burgundies and Italian gems from an esteemed Asian cellar. A […]
• Bonhams 20th / 21st Century Art Week Sales Achieve $13.5 Million May 16, 2025
  New York – Bonhams concluded its 20th / 21st Century Art Week with a total of $13.5 million, showcasing a curated selection of exceptional works that attracted international bidding across 27 countries. The Evening Sale featured a standout work by Willem de Kooning (1904-1997) that garnered significant interest. East Hampton VII, an oil on paper […]
• La Inédita by Santos Hernández: The Hidden Musical Treasure Meant For Andrés Segovia May 16, 2025
  La Inédita Proceeds to support the Aladina Foundation for children with cancerParis - Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr is pleased to announce the auction of La Inédita in an online auction from 19 to 28 May 2025 in Paris. La Inédita is an extraordinary classical concert guitar with a remarkable history - a masterpiece crafted […]
• Rare Tetsuya Ishida Painting Headlines Bonhams Hong Kong Modern & Contemporary Art Sale: A Surreal Satire on Workplace Hierarchy and the Powerlessness of Individuals | One of 217 Remaining Works from Ishida's Brief Decade-long Career May 12, 2025
  Hong Kong—A rare and profound painting, General Manager's Chair in an Abandoned Building (1996), by Japanese contemporary artist Tetsuya Ishida will headline Bonhams Hong Kong Modern & Contemporary Art Sale on 25 May. Estimated at HK$5,000,000 – 8,000,000, the work comes to auction following Bonhams' record-breaking sale of Ishida's The Men on a Belt Conveyor […]
• Bonhams Hong Kong Asian Art Week Achieves Over HK$200 Million Across Six Live Auctions: Up 56% Year-on-Year | Up 23% from Fall 2024 | 56% of Lots Sold Above High Estimates May 9, 2025
  Hong Kong – Bonhams' Spring Asian Art Week concluded with a combined sales total exceeding HK$200 million across six live auctions. The series included three Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art sales and two themed sales for the Jules Speelman Collection on 5 May, following the Chinese Paintings sale on 29 April. This strong total […]
• Bonhams Hong Kong Watches Celebrates Racing Inspired Timepieces with Advanced Engineering and Hand-crafted Watchmaking May 9, 2025
  RICHARD MILLE | REF.UP-01, AN ... Hong Kong – Bonhams will present the Hong Kong Watches sale on 23 May 2025, celebrating the world of watchmaking including notable timepieces with advanced engineering and rare hand-crafted designs. These racing inspired timepieces all share a link with renowned car maker Ferrari, and like their super cars, push […]
• The Collection of Holly Solomon to Hit the Auction Block at Bonhams May 7, 2025
  CHRISTO (1935-2020) Study for Portrait ... New York – Bonhams will offer works from the collection of esteemed American art dealer and collector, Holly Solomon (1934-2002) during Bonhams 20th / 21st Century Art Week in New York, continuing throughout a series of auctions this year. Best known for her significant contributions to the contemporary art […]
• Nancy Astor's Rare Cartier Turquoise and Diamond Tiara Heads to Bonhams London Jewels May 7, 2025
  CARTIER: THE ASTOR TURQUOISE AND ... London – Bonhams New Bond Street presents the much anticipated London Jewels sale on 5 June 2025. The live sale features arguably one of the most enduring design legacies from Cartier, the Astor turquoise and diamond tiara, circa 1930, owned by Nancy, Viscountess Astor (1879-1964). This exceptionally rare tiara, […]
• Orpheus By Barbara Hepworth Leads Bonhams Modern British And Irish Art Sale In London May 6, 2025
  Dame Barbara Hepworth (British, 1903-1975) ... London – Orpheus (Maquette I) by Dame Barbara Hepworth (British, 1903-1975) leads Bonhams Modern British and Irish Art sale on 18 June at Bonhams New Bond Street, London. The work has an estimate of £400,000 - 600,000.Christopher Dawson, Head of Department for Modern British & Irish Art, commented: "Orpheus […]