The archive and library of the legendary Scottish big game hunter, Richard Cuninghame, was sold on 24th October 2012 by Bonhams in Edinburgh as part of the contents of Hensol, an historic Category A listed mansion nestling in the beautiful surroundings of Mossdale, Castle Douglas. Although largely remembered as a hunter-tracker, Cuninghame [Read More]
Daily Archives: October 25, 2012
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Boston, MA – Skinner, Inc. will offer almost 300 lots of fine Oriental rugs and carpets – including 50 room-sized carpets – at auction in Boston on Saturday, November 10th. The diverse collection includes Persian, Anatolian, Turkish, Turkeman, Caucasian and Indian rugs and carpets. Caucasian Rugs The pièce de résistance of the [Read More]
Bonhams has appointed international gem specialist and auctioneer, Graeme Thompson, to head the company’s Jewelry Department in Hong Kong. Matthew Girling, Bonhams European and Middle East CEO, comments: “I’m delighted that Graeme Thompson has rejoined Bonhams and will be heading our Jewelry team in Hong Kong. Asia is, without doubt, going to [Read More]