From January 3 Bonhams will have two new additions to its Brussels office – Blanca Despriet and Joanna van der Lande. Blanca, who has an auctioneering background will support the work of Sophie Lechat and Ellen De Schepper, Bonhams agents in Belgium. She has as a Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor [Read More]
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Bonhams, announce that it has been selected to handle the sale of the extensive and historic David E.Davis, Jr. Collection during its inaugural Scottsdale Sale on January 19th, 2012.The late David E. Davis, Jr. (1930-2011) was widely regarding among enthusiasts and the motoring press as the most influential American automotive journalist of [Read More]
Phillips de Pury & Company announces the highlights from the upcoming Modern and Contemporary Editions Auction at 450 Park Avenue. “A graphic winter wonderland will kick off auctions at Phillips de Pury & Company in 2012 at the Park Avenue galleries. The 270 lots of classic to cutting edge modern and contemporary [Read More]
On 20 January 2012, collectors will have a rare chance to own one of the most sought-after books of ornithological art ever created: a full-size, complete first edition of John James Audubon’s The Birds of America (1827-1838). Christie’s New York will offer in a special sale the sumptuously-bound “Duke of Portland” set [Read More]
An antique bed made of solid oak was one of the highlights at a three-day auction held between Christmas and New Year. Lot 1528, a double size oak panelled tester bed, (which was no sleeper) was offered by Richard Winterton Auctioneers in a special three-day auction in Lichfield. Much of the sale [Read More]
Original works by Ivan Choultse, Edouard Cortes, Jules Dupre, others will headline the auction. (BOYNTON BEACH, Fla.) – Nearly 500 lots of quality fine art, porcelain and decorative accessories will cross the block Saturday, Jan. 14, at the gallery of Elite Decorative Arts, located in the Quantum Town Center at 1034 Gateway [Read More]
Bonhams December 8 Fine Jewellery Sale realised £4.1 million with 82% sold by lot and 90% sold by value. Jean Ghika, Director of the Jewellery Department comments, “We are delighted with such a fantastic result, ending an exceptional year of Fine Jewellery sales at Bonhams. With sale totals up 70% on 2010 [Read More]
The auction will be held at The Specialists’ gallery, located at 544 East 6th Street, Panama City. (PANAMA CITY, Fla.) – An amazing array of merchandise – hundreds of eclectic lots in categories too numerous to list here – will cross the block Saturday, Jan. 21, at The Specialists of the South, [Read More]
On Wednesday, 11 January 2012, Lyon & Turnbull of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK will host its first auction of the new year, focused on rare and antique books. The sale will take place in Edinburgh as well as live online at Artfact.com. The auction boasts a large collection of rare books, manuscripts, maps [Read More]
Lyon & Turnbull have announced the sale of the contents of Blair in Ayrshire, reputed to be the oldest continually inhabited mansion in Scotland (the original Norman Tower is thought to date back to 1105), never rebuilt nor sold before now. Valued at over half a million pounds, the contents of the [Read More]
Tonya A. Cameron Auctioneers presents the Estate of Theater Critic Dr. Caldwell Titcomb and Other New England Homes on Thursday January 12, 2012. Featuring Mechanical Banks, Tin-Litho, Cast Iron and Wind-Up Toys. T A C AUCTIONS, headed by Tonya A. Cameron is a full service auction gallery specializing in decorative and fine [Read More]
The Buddha carried a pre-sale estimate of $3,000-$5,000 and was easily the auction’s top lot. (HATFIELD, Pa.) – A handsome Chinese gilt-bronze seated Buddha statue, probably made in the late 19th or early 20th century and substantial in size at 20 ½ inches tall, soared to $143,000 at a multi-estate Asian Discovery [Read More]
The western fifth was the top lot of 144 bottles that changed hands. The sale grossed $250,000+ (SACRAMENTO, Calif.) – A Trademark Barkhouse Bros. & Co. Gold Dust Kentucky Bourbon bottle, one of the most popular western fifths and one of the finest known to exist, sold for $28,000 in an Internet [Read More]
Xcntric Estate Sales in Tinley Park, IL Dec 29-31 for a kewl and kontemporary estate sale! FURNITURE: Counter height kitchen table and chairs, sofa sectional, metal bakers rack, 3 styles of bar stools, computer desk, contemporary granite top dining room table with faux leather parsons chairs, computer desk, bookshelves, pine queen head [Read More]
A rare and exclusive bottle of 55 Year Old Glenfiddich commemorating and celebrating the 110th birthday of Janet Sheed Roberts, the granddaughter of William Grant – founder of the Glenfiddich distillery – and the oldest person in Scotland sold for a world record £46,850 at Bonhams Whisky auction in Edinburgh on 14 [Read More]
The outstanding collection of motor cars owned by the famed watchmaker George Daniels is to be sold by Bonhams at auction at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on Friday 29th June 2012. The seven motor cars and two motorcycles are expected to realise in excess of £8,000,000. George Daniels CBE, DSc, FBHI, [Read More]
Lord Nelson’s snuff box which he gave to his Secretary, George Unwin, is for sale at Bonhams Gentleman’s Library Sale in London on 18 January. It is estimated at £4,000-5,000. According to Unwin’s son, the gift was made in strange circumstances. In a note, which used to be folded in the box [Read More]
Sotheby’s annual auction of Important Americana will take place on 20 & 21 January 2012 in New York. The sale will offer American furniture, silver, folk art, prints, carpets, English pottery and Chinese export porcelain, and features several important discoveries across categories – from two previously undocumented chests by legendary cabinetmaker John [Read More]