Decorative Arts

Decorative Arts at Bonhams covers a wide range of specialist areas including Sculpture, Works of Art, Silver, Glass and Ceramics.

Sculpture and Works of Art auctions specialise in items ranging in date from 12th to 19th centuries dealing with a variety of materials ranging from the decorative to the functional, while Silver auctions range from antique to Post-War to modern silver including card cases, gold boxes, wine-related items and collectibles.

Ceramics and Glass auctions incorporate British and European porcelain and pottery by top manufacturers such as Meissen, Worcester and Sèvres as well as Maiolica and Delft. British and European glass from 1450 to 1920 and antique paperweights are also offered in specialised glass auctions.

20th Century Decorative Arts auctions incorporate all of these mediums from sculpture to glass and concentrate on Art Deco, Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau design. Overall, Bonhams presents a comprehensive offering of decorative arts for all styles and tastes.

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A late 19th century American silver and mixed metalware pitcher by Tiffany & Co., 1875 - 1891
The Price railway silver. A impressive Victorian silver and silver-gilt table garniture By Frederick Elkington, Birmingham 1872 (3)
An 18th Century lapis lazuli and gold mounted snuff box engraved Gouers Paris to the rim, by Daniel Govaers, Paris circa 1730
19 Jun 2013 London, New Bond Street Auction 20781
Fine Silver and Gold Boxes
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George Frampton Bronze - Peter Pan
Hans Coper (1920-1981) A Rare 'Thistle' Form, circa 1970
Opalescent Bacchantes vase
19 Jun 2013 London, New Bond Street Auction 20813
Decorative Arts from 1860
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A William IV / Victorian sterling silver four piece gourd-form tea and coffee service by Albert and Joseph Savory II, London 1837-1839
An assembled group of 10 American and Continental silver, enamel and stone boxes
A Mexican sterling silver and walnut pastry server by Hector Aguilar, Taxco, circa 1948-1962
23 Jun 2013 Los Angeles Auction 20980
Period Art & Design
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A near pair of Napoleon III ormolu mounted etched ivory, mother-of-pearl, abalone and brass 'boulle' marquetry ebony and ebonised bonheur du jours
A pair of French late 19th/early 20th century gilt bronze mounted kingwood serpentine vitrines in the Louis XV style
A Greaves & Thomas 33-inch replica terrestrial globe, English, late 20th century,
25 Jun 2013 London, Knightsbridge Auction 20759
Period Design
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A James Mont style bar cabinet
A pair of Nymphenburg blackamoor covered sweetmeat dishes third quarter 20th century
A pair of Louis XVI style gilt and patinated bronze figural four light candelabra<BR />after models by Claude Michel called Clodion (French, 1738-1814)<BR />20th century
30 Jun 2013 San Francisco Auction 20985
Period Art & Design
Two Chinese glazed pottery figures of grooms, Tang Dynasty
Two Chinese glazed pottery figures of grooms, Tang Dynasty
A Derby dessert service, circa 1815-20
A cloisonné enamel dish, Wanli six-character mark
3 Jul 2013 Oxford Auction 20697
British & European Ceramics, Glass & Asian Art, including the Meyer Collection Part II
A Flight Barr and Barr part dessert service, painted in the style of George Davis Circa 1830
A Flight Barr and Barr part dessert service, painted in the style of George Davis Circa 1830
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Zsolnay vase
A pair of Royal Worcester fruit-painted vases, painted by Harry Ayrton Post War
9 Jul 2013 Chester Auction 21126
British & European Ceramics, Glass & Asian Art
16 Jul 2013 London, Knightsbridge Auction 20760
Period Design
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A Sang de Boeuf Vase for inspection and advice. Loss and damage warranty £100,000 while in transit
A Regence walnut, elm, ebonised, bone and stained fruitwood marquetry and gilt bronze mounted commode in the manner of Hache
A George II mahogany partners' desk
23 - 24 Jul 2013 Feock, Trelissick House and Gardens Auction 21214
The Contents of Trelissick House including the Copeland China Collection
28 Jul 2013 San Francisco Auction 20989
Period Art & Design
31 Jul 2013 London, Knightsbridge Auction 20796
British and Continental Silver including Objects of Vertu
20 Aug 2013 London, Knightsbridge Auction 20761
Period Design
3 Sep 2013 Edinburgh Auction 20654
Jewelry and Silver
3 Sep 2013 London, Knightsbridge Auction 20762
Period Design
25 Sep 2013 New York Auction 21003
Fine Furniture and Decorative Arts, Clocks and Silver
29 Sep 2013 San Francisco Auction 21005
Period Art & Design
2 Oct 2013 London, Knightsbridge Auction 20797
Silver and Objects of Vertu including Flatware
7 Oct 2013 Los Angeles Auction 21007
20th Century Decorative Arts
8 Oct 2013 London, Knightsbridge Auction 20763
Period Design
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16 Oct 2013 London, Knightsbridge Auction 20814
Decorative Arts from 1860
23 Oct 2013 Oxford Auction 20712
British & European Ceramics, Glass & Asian Art
13 Nov 2013 London, New Bond Street Auction 20950
Fine British Pottery, Porcelain and Glass
13 Nov 2013 London, New Bond Street Auction 20782
Fine Silver and Gold Boxes
13 Nov 2013 London, Knightsbridge Auction 20815
Decorative Arts from 1860
20 Nov 2013 London, Knightsbridge Auction 20798
Distinguished Designs including Post-War Silver
4 - 5 Dec 2013 Edinburgh Auction 20662
Jewelry and Silver
6 Dec 2013 Edinburgh Auction 21178
European Ceramics and Glass
10 Dec 2013 London, Knightsbridge Auction 20764
Period Design
11 Dec 2013 London, New Bond Street Auction 20952
Fine European Ceramics, Glass and Paperweights
18 Dec 2013 London, Knightsbridge Auction 20799
British and Continental Silver including Objects of Vertu
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News

William Morris (American, born 1957) Canopic Jar: Sable Antelope, 1995
18 Jun 2013
Contemporary "Canopic Jar" sells for $290,500 at Bonhams New York - World record for artist William Morris
A suite of four lithographs in colors: The Four Seasons comprising Hiver, Printemps, Ete and Automne
5 Jun 2013
Distinguished collection of Alphonse Mucha lithographs on offer at Bonhams New York
George Frampton Bronze - Peter Pan
31 May 2013
Peter Pan: The boy who never grew up, for sale at Bonhams
The Sachsen-Teschen Tureen, An important late 18th century Austrian silver soup tureen and stand
29 May 2013
Gift commissioned for the cold-shouldered sister of Marie Antoinette and her husband prince Albert Casimir being auctioned at Bonhams
An 18th Century lapis lazuli and gold mounted snuff box engraved Gouers Paris to the rim, by Daniel Govaers, Paris circa 1730
23 May 2013
Wellington boxes on view on Waterloo Day at Bonhams
The Attack: an important cameo glass plaque by Thomas and George Woodall
10 May 2013
Three world records set for glass at Bonhams
William Morris (American, born 1957) Zhejiang Man, from the Man Adorned series, 2001
8 May 2013
Bonhams New York to offer important studio glass from the collection of Dr. Anthony Terrana
A very rare Meissen tea and coffee service, circa 1726-28
5 Apr 2013
Royal gift from Augustus the Strong sold at Bonhams for a King's ransom
A Meissen armorial coffee and tea service circa 1730
3 Apr 2013
Meissen Service Returns Home to Turin Palazzo from Bonhams Thanks to Crowd Sourcing
5 Mar 2013
Bonhams Landmark Sales of European Glass and Asian Art to Preview in Amsterdam
William Moorcroft 'Alhambra' a Large Twin-handled Macintyre vase, circa 1903
19 Feb 2013
Bonhams celebrates Queen Mary's favored pottery with centenary auction
Late Victorian silver gilt (Britannia standard) oval dish (60oz) Carrington & Co
11 Feb 2013
Fruit basket of Field Marshall Sir Frederick, awarded Victoria Cross at Indian Mutiny, on sale at Bonhams
A highly important early wheel-engraved panel of Europa and the Bull, by Caspar Lehmann, Dresden or Prague, circa 1608
7 Feb 2013
Bonhams to sell finest single-owner collection of European glass from 1500-1850 for an estimated one million Euros
René Lalique 'Victoire' a Car Mascot, design 1928
16 Jan 2013
Bonhams First Decorative Arts Sale in Paris Celebrates the Styles That Helped to Shape Modernism - Art Deco and Art Nouveau
Jewellery, Silver, European Ceramics & Glass
10 Dec 2012
Ardkinglas silver collection not seen for 50 years for sale at Bonhams Edinburgh
The "Half-Figure Service": a highly important group of Meissen tea wares, circa 1723-24
6 Dec 2012
World's most important porcelain tea service sells at Bonhams for £541,250
Hiram Powers, American (1805-1873) A marble bust of Proserpine
5 Dec 2012
Beauty and the Beast: Roman Goddesses and court dwarves at Bonhams Fine Furniture, Sculpture & Works of Art sale
A large KPM porcelain plaque
4 Dec 2012
German and French works highlight December Furniture and Decorative Arts auction at Bonhams
A Dutch delft garniture 18th century
30 Nov 2012
Contents of the Scottish home of the premier Baron of England sold by Bonhams Edinburgh
Demetre Chiparus 'The Dolly Sisters' a large bronze and ivory group
14 Nov 2012
Stunning Art-Deco sculpture of iconic performers 'The Dolly Sisters' sells for £277,250 at Bonhams
An impresive silver trophy centrepiece, (Fromel Maurice)
12 Nov 2012
Silver centerpiece depicting a railway bridge which inspired Claude Monet on sale with Bonhams
A Mouseman wardrobe
6 Nov 2012
Early Mouseman suite linked to Everest campaign resurfaces at Bonhams
An important and fine Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted marquetry commode<BR />Paul Sormani<BR />fourth quarter 19th century
31 Oct 2012
October's end brings strong results at Bonhams Furniture & Decorative Arts auctions
Newell Convers Wyeth (American, 1882-1945) Rocky Shore 25 x 30in
18 Oct 2012
Wyeth, Waugh Seascapes and Tiffany lamps lead Bonhams Fall auction in New Hampshire
A Meissen chocolate cup and saucer from the Swan service circa 1739-40
18 Oct 2012
Exquisite and rare porcelain Swan Service comes to Bonhams from the brink of WW2 destruction
A Birger Kaipiainen for Arabia stoneware and metal bronze 'Bead Bird' figure 1960
3 Oct 2012
Rare, award winning 1960s Scandinavian 'Bead Bird' leads Fall 20th Century Decorative Arts auction in Los Angeles
17 Sep 2012
Wyeth paintings, maritime ship portraits and americana on the auction block at Bonhams this Fall
A Charles II olivewood parquetry month going longcase clock Signed Tho : Tompion Londini Fecit, circa 1680 and later
11 Sep 2012
Fine clocks, Renaissance art and important tapestries among highlights of Bonhams Fall Fine Furniture auction
An important Meissen armorial saucepan, cover and stand (Reintl), circa 1745
3 Sep 2012
Public nature of Royal 'toilette' revealed at Bonhams
A Clare Falkenstein copper and Venetian glass collar
14 Aug 2012
Jewelry by artists and designers on offer at Bonhams Los Angeles in October
7 Aug 2012
Important sculpture of tragic Dolly sisters, icons of the Jazz Age for sale at Bonhams
13 Jun 2012
Art deco sculpture, Austrian Silver and Contemporary studio glass lead the bon hams 20th Century Decorative Arts Auction
THE RICHMAOND CUP A fine George III silver-gilt cup and cover, by
13 Jun 2012
Silver horse race cups designed by Scottish architect Robert Adam for sale at Bonhams
Cricket Interest: A pair of George III silver sauceboats By Andrew Fogelberg, London 1775 (2)
8 Jun 2012
Bonhams to sell silver owned by cricket mad founding father of original Lord's
Lalique
6 Jun 2012
Sale of colourful Lalique vases at Bonhams includes one of his rarest designs
A Tiffany Studios Favrile glass and bronze Trumpet Creeper table lamp circa 1910
24 May 2012
Bonhams to offer Tiffany studio highlights as part of the June 20th Century Decorative Arts auction
A fine pair of Castelli maiolica campana vases and covers, circa 1740
24 May 2012
Exquisite vases owned by bachelor of Narford Hall sell at Bonhams for outstanding price
An extremely rare Meissen part table service, circa 1730-35
15 May 2012
Some of the greatest royal dinner services ever to grace a table head Bonhams sale of European ceramics
A Success to the Eagle friggate glass ESTIMATE TO BE CONFIRMED
10 May 2012
Bonhams to sell 252 year old wine glass that recalls bloody business of legal piracy on the high seas
A Sam Maloof walnut and ebony rocking chair
4 Apr 2012
One of a kind Los Angeles city residence designed by Hutton Wilkinson for Tony Duquette Studios to highlight spring auction
19 Mar 2012
"Conversation Piece" Auction of unique Dutch contemporary ceramics based on Dutch Old Master paintings to benefit the Wallace Collection
Chelsea porcelain head
9 Feb 2012
Very rare Chelsea porcelain head to feature in Bonhams auction
Linden Travers The death of a gentleman
13 Jan 2012
Chilling painting by UK star actress at Bonhams
A Victorian teak and brass bound secretaire campaign chest
9 Jan 2012
'Elegance Under Canvas': British 19th century campaign furniture to sell at Bonhams
One famille rose vase
21 Dec 2011
Host of new art world records created at Bonhams in 2011
An important unrecorded large Doccia figure of the 'Farnese Hercules', circa 1745-55
7 Dec 2011
Stunning Hercules figure sets new world record for Doccia porcelain at auction

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Valuation events

A pair of Arita jars and covers Probably circa 1700
A Victorian silver centrepiece by Hunt & Roskell, London 1874/1875
An impressive twin handled silver trophy by Omar Ramsden & Alwyn Carr, London 1917
Kelmarsh Hall
Daniel Garber (American, 1880-1958) Spring Planting - Stony Ridge 25 x 30in
Leon Bureau, French (1866-1906) A large bronze equestrian group of two racehorses
An important fancy deep-blue diamond 'Trombino' ring,
A Dutch silver novelty caster post 1953 control mark, 930
A Britannia standard cased silver beer set by The Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company Ltd, London 1935
Daniel Garber (American, 1880-1958) Spring Planting - Stony Ridge 25 x 30in
Granville Redmond, Poppies Landscape, oil on canas
A suite of four lithographs in colors: The Four Seasons comprising Hiver, Printemps, Ete and Automne
William Anderson (British, 1757-1837) A view of the Thames at Greenwich
Wemyss Garden Seat
A large blue and white 'lotus' dish Kangxi six-character mark and of the period [CHECK]
A rare third quarter of the 19th century burr walnut L & N.W.R. railway station mantel/bracket clock Jonathan Walker of Regent Street London no.(5221)
A Chinese silver presentation cigar box by Wong Hing, Hong Kong, circa 1890
An impressive twin handled silver trophy by Omar Ramsden & Alwyn Carr, London 1917
An important fancy deep-blue diamond 'Trombino' ring,
Daniel Garber (American, 1880-1958) Spring Planting - Stony Ridge 25 x 30in
John Marshall Gamble (American, 1863-1957) Bush lupine and poppies, sand dunes, Monterey 18 x 24in unframed
An important George III carved mahogany serpentine concertina-action tea table attributed to Mayhew and Ince?, in the French Hepplewhite taste
A diamond single-stone ring, by Boodles
A pair of George III silver chambersticks by John Carter, London 1772 (2)
Daniel Garber (American, 1880-1958) Spring Planting - Stony Ridge 25 x 30in
Anne Redpath, OBE RSA ARA LLD ARWS ROI RBA (British, 1895-1965) Continental hill town 30 x 42cm. (11 13/16 x 16 9/16in.)
An Art Deco diamond sautoir,
A Britannia standard cased silver beer set by The Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company Ltd, London 1935
kelmarsh hall
An early 19th Century Austrian mahogany repeater table clock with automaton Anonymous
Daniel Garber (American, 1880-1958) Spring Planting - Stony Ridge 25 x 30in
An unusual Charles II oak panel back open armchair Possibly South Yorkshire, circa 1680
A large and impressive Victorian carved oak newel postIn the form of a dragon
A pair of silver candlesticks Birmingham 1936
A Dutch silver novelty caster post 1953 control mark, 930
Daniel Garber (American, 1880-1958) Spring Planting - Stony Ridge 25 x 30in
Daniel Garber (American, 1880-1958) Spring Planting - Stony Ridge 25 x 30in
Granville Redmond, Poppies Landscape, oil on canas
An impressive twin handled silver trophy by Omar Ramsden & Alwyn Carr, London 1917
Daniel Garber (American, 1880-1958) Spring Planting - Stony Ridge 25 x 30in
John Marshall Gamble (American, 1863-1957) Bush lupine and poppies, sand dunes, Monterey 18 x 24in unframed
A fine St Louis patterned millefiori paperweight, mid 19th century
Daniel Garber (American, 1880-1958) Spring Planting - Stony Ridge 25 x 30in
Daniel Garber (American, 1880-1958) Spring Planting - Stony Ridge 25 x 30in
Daniel Garber (American, 1880-1958) Spring Planting - Stony Ridge 25 x 30in
Granville Redmond, Poppies Landscape, oil on canas
Daniel Garber (American, 1880-1958) Spring Planting - Stony Ridge 25 x 30in
John Marshall Gamble (American, 1863-1957) Bush lupine and poppies, sand dunes, Monterey 18 x 24in unframed
Another Royal Worcester Painted Fruit 'Bow' vase and cover by David Fuller, late 20th century
Daniel Garber (American, 1880-1958) Spring Planting - Stony Ridge 25 x 30in
Daniel Garber (American, 1880-1958) Spring Planting - Stony Ridge 25 x 30in
Francis Newton Souza (India, 1924-2002) Portrait of John Coplans
An Art Deco diamond sautoir,
A blue and white vase, meiping 16th century, probably Zhengde
Daniel Garber (American, 1880-1958) Spring Planting - Stony Ridge 25 x 30in
Granville Redmond, Poppies Landscape, oil on canas
A diamond single-stone ring
Daniel Garber (American, 1880-1958) Spring Planting - Stony Ridge 25 x 30in
John Marshall Gamble (American, 1863-1957) Bush lupine and poppies, sand dunes, Monterey 18 x 24in unframed
A pair of Arita jars and covers Probably circa 1700
William Moorcroft 'Carp' a Fine and Rare Florian Double Gourd Vase, circa 1902
Ramsden and Carr - pr silver candlesticks (2)
Daniel Garber (American, 1880-1958) Spring Planting - Stony Ridge 25 x 30in
A diamond single-stone ring
Albert Chevallier Tayler, RBC (British, 1862-1925) The council of three
A diamond bracelet, French, 1950s
A blue and white vase, meiping 16th century, probably Zhengde
Daniel Garber (American, 1880-1958) Spring Planting - Stony Ridge 25 x 30in
Gregson. A fine and rare late 18th century gold and enamel calendar dumb repeating pocket watch Numbered 838, Circa 1780
Daniel Garber (American, 1880-1958) Spring Planting - Stony Ridge 25 x 30in
Daniel Garber (American, 1880-1958) Spring Planting - Stony Ridge 25 x 30in
Granville Redmond, Poppies Landscape, oil on canas
A rare Clarice Cliff 'Red Cafe' coffee set
Daniel Garber (American, 1880-1958) Spring Planting - Stony Ridge 25 x 30in
John Marshall Gamble (American, 1863-1957) Bush lupine and poppies, sand dunes, Monterey 18 x 24in unframed
A George II carved mahogany settee with a matching George II style settee
A silver and enamel tea for two set 19th century
Daniel Garber (American, 1880-1958) Spring Planting - Stony Ridge 25 x 30in
Daniel Garber (American, 1880-1958) Spring Planting - Stony Ridge 25 x 30in
Francis Newton Souza (India, 1924-2002) Portrait of John Coplans
A blue and white vase, meiping 16th century, probably Zhengde
Granville Redmond, Poppies Landscape, oil on canas
René Lalique 'Perruches' a Vase, design 1919
Albert Chevallier Tayler, RBC (British, 1862-1925) The council of three
Daniel Garber (American, 1880-1958) Spring Planting - Stony Ridge 25 x 30in
John Marshall Gamble (American, 1863-1957) Bush lupine and poppies, sand dunes, Monterey 18 x 24in unframed
Daniel Garber (American, 1880-1958) Spring Planting - Stony Ridge 25 x 30in
Daniel Garber (American, 1880-1958) Spring Planting - Stony Ridge 25 x 30in

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