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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 |
Art & Antiques
24 Nov 2009, KNOWLE |
Fine Silver & Objects of Vertu
25 Nov 2009, New Bond Street |
The Merchiston Collection of Fine Portrait Miniatures, The Property of Mrs Eleanor Hamilton
25 Nov 2009, Knightsbridge |
Fine Portrait Miniatures
25 Nov 2009, Knightsbridge |
Fine Continental Furniture, Sculpture & Works of Art
25 Nov 2009, New Bond Street |
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20th Century British Art
At our recent July auction, traditional and modern works alike were snapped up by collectors. The William Smith collection of Dorothea Sharps was 100% sold, with Making Sand Castles achieving over £38,000 against an estimate of £18,000-25,000. Similarly Bradley, Spencer and Lowry all performed well. At just 11 x 8 inches, Asking for Pocket Money by the latter realised £102,000, £42,000 in excess of the low estimate.
The market for much loved Mary Fedden remains strong with all three lots selling well. Good prices were also secured for works by Pasmore, Bratby and Frink. Her Horse Study dating from 1984 (lot 29, £6,000-8,000) inspired competitive bidding, ultimately fetching over £20,000. Bonhams holds 7 of the top 10 prices for her works on paper.
These encouraging results indicate that the market is still strong for quality fresh to auction items, presented at the right level. Our next sale will take place on 18 November, closing for entry on 2 October. Please contact one of our specialists for free and confidential advice.
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U.K.
Julian Roup
Press Office & Marketing
Tel: +44 (0)207 468 8259
e-mail Press
U.S.A.
Levi Morgan
Director
Public Relations
San Francisco
+ 1 (415) 503 3348
Australia
Kieran Grogan
National Marketing and Media Manager
Bonhams & Goodman
Tel: +61 3 9823 6270
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