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Fine and Rare Wines
21 Nov 2009, San Francisco and Los Angeles |
Antique Arms and Armor and Modern Sporting Guns
23 Nov 2009, 220 San Bruno Avenue, San Francisco |
California and American Paintings and Sculpture
23 Nov 2009, Los Angeles and San Francisco |
Decorative Arts and Glass
24 Nov 2009, Chester |
Doulton and Beswick Wares
24 Nov 2009, Chester |
British and Continental Collectable Ceramics
24 Nov 2009, Chester |
20th Century Prints
24 Nov 2009, Chester |
Watches & Wristwatches
24 Nov 2009, Knightsbridge |
Clocks & Barometers
24 Nov 2009, Knightsbridge |
British & Continental Pictures
24 Nov 2009, Knightsbridge |
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Elizabeth I and the Earl of Leicester Return to Bonhams in Edinburgh
http://www.bonhams.com/miniatures
Bonhams are delighted to announce that they will be exhibiting a pair of highly important portrait miniatures of Elizabeth I, Queen of England and her favourite Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester at their galleries in Edinburgh's Queen Street on Monday 9 and Tuesday 10 November.
These miniatures were last seen in Edinburgh in 2005, when they were exhibited at the SCOTTISH NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY as part of the Merchiston Collection of Fine Portrait Miniatures. The tiny pair of miniatures, measuring only 18mm high, date to 1575 the pivotal year in the relationship between the Queen and Leicester, it being the year that he relinquished all hope of becoming her husband. The miniatures are expected to realise £60,000-£80,000 when they are offered for sale in November.
The two day exhibition in Edinburgh will also feature other highlights from the Merchiston Collection, including works by Scottish miniaturists such as Alexander Gallaway, John Bogle and Andrew Robertson.
For further press information and images please contact Julian Roup on 0207 468 8259 or julian.roup@bonhams.com or press@bonhams.com
NOTES FOR EDITORS
Bonhams, founded in 1793, is one of the world's oldest and largest auctioneers of fine art and antiques. The present company was formed by the merger in November 2001 of Bonhams & Brooks and Phillips Son and Neale UK. In August 2002, the company acquired Butterfields, the principal firm of auctioneers on the West Coast of America. Today, Bonhams offers more sales than any of its rivals, through two major salerooms in London: New Bond Street, and Knightsbridge, and a further seven throughout the UK. Sales are also held in San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York and Boston in the USA; and Switzerland, France, Monaco, Australia, Hong Kong and Dubai. Bonhams has a worldwide network of offices and regional representatives in 25 countries offering sales advice and valuation services in 50 specialist areas. For a full listing of upcoming sales, plus details of Bonhams specialist departments, go to www.bonhams.com. (January 2009)
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