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Bonhams is the only international auctioneer with a saleroom in Scotland, located in the heart of Edinburgh's neoclassical New Town. The Queen Street location offers a beautiful backdrop for viewing and selling during the number of fine and decorative art auctions throughout the year, as well as the dedicated Scottish Sale that coincides with Edinburgh's International Arts Festival each year.

Specialists dealing with everything from fine pictures, furniture and works of art, jewellery, silver, ceramics and books to collectables and modern design are available to give auction valuations for selling and advice on buying at auction.

Auctions

in Edinburgh

Future Past
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Gourlay Steel (British, 1819-1894)
Lorne McKean (British, 1939) Peregrine Falcon 115cm wide, 100cm deep, 155cm high.
The British Record Salmon, Caught by Miss Ballantine on 7th October 1922
22 May 2013 Edinburgh Auction 20648
The Sporting Sale
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A mid 19th century mahogany inverted breakfront library bookcase cabinetIn the Gothic taste
A fine pair of Victorian walnut, inlaid and gilt-metal mounted card tables third quarter 19th century
A mid-19th century mahogany inverted break-front library bookcase
2 May 2013 Edinburgh Auction 20647
The Spring Antique and Picture Sale
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Samuel John Peploe, RSA (British, 1871-1935) Still Life, Roses and Chinese Blue 54.5 x 50 cm. (21 5/8 x 19 3/4 in.)
Samuel John Peploe, RSA (British, 1871-1935) Roses and Chinese Blue
Samuel John Peploe, RSA (British, 1871-1935) Still life of summer flowers in a black glass vase 45.5 x 40.5 cm. (17 15/16 x 15 15/16 in.)
17 Apr 2013 Edinburgh Auction 20646
Scottish Art
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A silver and enamel tea for two set 19th century
A cloisonné pot and cover with ivory stand Meiji, by Kyoto Namikawa
A jade dragon carved bowl Ming
27 Mar 2013 Edinburgh Auction 20645
Asian Art
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An Edwardian sapphire and diamond brooch/pendant
A natural pearl necklace
Of Royal Interest: A 9ct gold desk set by Goldsmiths & Co. Ltd, London 1936
14 Mar 2013 Edinburgh Auction 20644
Jewelry and Silver
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The Macallan Millennium Decanter-50 year old-1949
Ardbeg-25 year old
Springbank-50 year old
27 Feb 2013 Edinburgh Auction 20643
Whisky
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An impressive pair of walnut, bronze and bevelled glass showcasesby F. Sage & Company Ltd., first quarter 20th century,
A large six fold painted leather screen Probably mid-19th century
Dutch School, (18th century)???????? Harbour Scene
31 Jan 2013 Edinburgh Auction 20642
The Winter Antique and Picture Sale
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A ruby and diamond bracelet, 1950s
A diamond pendant
A large collection of jewellery
13 Dec 2012 Edinburgh Auction 19876
Jewelry, Silver, European Ceramics & Glass
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Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell The White Room
Samuel John Peploe A Sunlit Road, Cassis
Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell Roses
12 Dec 2012 Edinburgh Auction 19877
Scottish Art
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The Macallan-52 year old-1950
The Macallan-1938
The Macallan-1950
4 Dec 2012 Edinburgh Auction 20098
Whisky
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A French 19th century gilt bronze clock garniture by Picard
Manner of Antonio Canaletto A view of the Grand Canal looking North-East from the Palazzo Balbi to the Rialto Bridge
A Dutch delft garniture 18th century
29 Nov 2012 Edinburgh Auction 20558
Marcus, The Property of Lord Mowbray and Stourton & The Honorable James Stourton
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A pair of Arita jars and covers Probably circa 1700
A large and impressive five-fold dressing screen Mid 19th century
A mirrored pair of famille rose vases Bearing four character hall mark, Republic
15 Nov 2012 Edinburgh Auction 19875
Asian Art
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Alan Glasby (British, Contemporary) 'Woodcock in Flight' 42.5 x 28cm
Archibald Thorburn (British, 1860-1935) Partridge Dusting
Alan Glasby (British, Contemporary) 'Grouse in Flight' 47cm x 33cm
7 Nov 2012 Edinburgh Auction 19873
The Sporting Sale
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Richard Ansdell, RA (British, 1815-1885) Winter Shooting, Hares and Ptarmigan 123 x 75cm
A pair of Italian mid-19th century giltwood and painted setteesIn the Baroque style
A fine graduated pair of Victorian Irish silver salvers By Robert W.Smith, Dublin 1854
7 Nov 2012 Edinburgh Auction 19874
Killochan Castle, The Property of Prinzessin Viola von Hohenzollern
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A Chinese flambé vase of 'Fanghu' form Bearing a Qianlong six character seal mark and of the period (1736-95)
A George III mahogany dining table, circa 1780
Sir William George Gillies, RSA, RA Summer flowers in a blue and white vase, circa 1940 73 x 55cm
24 Oct 2012 Edinburgh Auction 20510
Hensol, The Property of a Gentleman
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The Macallan Select Reserve-52 year old-1946
Bowmore Oloroso Cask-38 year old-1964
The Macallan-1950
10 Oct 2012 Edinburgh Auction 19871
Whisky
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An early 19th century Imperial presentation diamond ring, Russian
A diamond single-stone ring
A 19th century Renaissance revival pendant
20 Sep 2012 Edinburgh Auction 19869
Jewelry and Silver
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A rare Clarice Cliff 'Red Cafe' coffee set
A marble urn
A large Meissen porcelain mantel clock decorated in a hunting theme Late 19th century
12 - 13 Sep 2012 Edinburgh Auction 19870
Ceramics and Glass, Furniture, Clocks, Works of Art, Pictures and Prints
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A Scottish George II silver coffee urn, Alexander Johnston, Dundee, 1742
A silver model of a stag By Garrard & Co Ltd, London 1978
A Phoebe Anna Traquair enamelled Triptych the main panel with artist's monogram and dated 1918, the right panel also with artist's monogram, the silver mount marked Edinburgh 1918
29 - 30 Aug 2012 Edinburgh Auction 19868
The Scottish Sale - Part II
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Samuel John Peploe, RSA (British, 1871-1935)
Samuel Bough, RSA (British, 1822-1878)
Allan Ramsay (Edinburgh 1713-1784 Dover) George Raymond Granville; 77 x 63.5 cm. (30 5/16 x 25 in.)
20 Aug 2012 Edinburgh Auction 20487
The Scottish Sale: Part I
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An agate snuff bottle carved with a sage Mid Qing, signed 'Shan Mei Tu'
Two similar jade belt buckles 18th/19th century
A collection of hardstone snuff bottles 19th century
18 Jul 2012 Edinburgh Auction 19867
Asian Art
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The Macallan-50 year old-1928
The Macallan Millennium Decanter-50 year old-1949
The Dalmore-50 year old-1926
27 Jun 2012 Edinburgh Auction 19866
Whisky
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James Ramsay (British, 1786-1854) Coursing for hares
Ian MacGillivray (British, born 1964) Stag in a Highland Landscape
Rodger McPhail (British, born 1953) A Covey of Grouse Alighting
21 Jun 2012 Edinburgh Auction 20221
Sporting Sale
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A champagne bath By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd., London 1935
A jadeite and diamond necklace, 1980s
A pair of early 19th century fire opal and diamond earrings
14 Jun 2012 Edinburgh Auction 19864
Jewelry and Silver
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An 18th century and later North Italian walnut and marquetry commode
A set of eight George III style walnut dining chairs
A George III satinwood and inlaid D shaped card table (600-£900)
16 May 2012 Edinburgh Auction 19860
Ceramics & Glass, Furniture, Clocks, Works of Art, Pictures and Prints
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A rare Venetian enamel and parcel gilt decorated copper dish, circa 1500
A fine ivory cockade fan Early 19th century
An exceptional silver-mounted Highland basket-hilted broadsword presented to Viscount Strathallan by Walter, 5th Duke of Buccleuch in 1859
2 May 2012 Edinburgh Auction 19872
Stobhall, The property of Viscount Strathallan
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Samuel John Peploe, RSA (British, 1871-1935) Casino, Royan 27 x 35 cm. (10 5/8 x 13 3/4 in.)
John Duncan Fergusson, RBA (British, 1874-1961)
John MacLauchlan Milne, RSA (British, 1886-1957) 48 x 59 cm. (18 7/8 x 23 1/4 in.)
19 Apr 2012 Edinburgh Auction 19863
Scottish Art
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An enamelled white metal (Chinese silver) tea service Circa 1900
A fine and large famille rose punch bowl Circa 1800
An export hardwood console table Mid to late 19th century
22 Mar 2012 Edinburgh Auction 19861
Asian Art
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An Art Deco diamond sautoir,
A diamond single-stone pendant
An 18ct gold commemorative 'Man On The Moon' goblet, by A E Jones, Birmingham 1969
15 Mar 2012 Edinburgh Auction 19859
Jewelry and Silver
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Glenfiddich-50 year old-1937
Glenfiddich-50 year old-1937
The Macallan-52 year old-1950
7 Mar 2012 Edinburgh Auction 19858
Whisky
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An Agra carpet 399cm x 286cm
Professor Niels Simonsen (Danish, Copenhagen 1807-1885 Frederiksberg) Watching for sunrise
A large Victorian day bed Howard and Sons
16 Feb 2012 Edinburgh Auction 19857
Ceramics and Glass, Furniture, Clocks, Works of Art, Pictures, Prints, Books, and two private single owner collections
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The Glenfiddich Janet Sheed Roberts Reserve-1955
Dalmore-50 year old-1926
Chivas Regal-25 year old-Early 20th Century
14 Dec 2011 Edinburgh Auction 19021
Whisky
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William Douglas (British, 1780-1832) Two boys with golf clubs and a dog on Musselburgh Links
James McIntosh Patrick RSA ROI ARE LLD (British, 1907-1998) The Sidlaws from Birkhill 63.5 x 76.5 cm. (25 x 30 1/8 in.)
William McTaggart, RSA RSW (British, 1835-1910) A summer's day, Bay Voyach 46.5 x 81 cm. (18 5/16 x 31 7/8 in.)
8 Dec 2011 Edinburgh Auction 19013
Pictures
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A 19th century diamond rivière necklace
A diamond single-stone ring
An enamel, seed pearl and gem-set pendant necklace, by Carlo Giuliano,
7 Dec 2011 Edinburgh Auction 19008
Jewelry & Silver
An impressive pair of famille rose jardinières 19th century
A powder blue and iron red rouleau vase Kangxi
A pair of carved and stained ivory table screens 19th century
A large earthenware bottle vase, Meiji
24 Nov 2011 Edinburgh Auction 18997
Asian Art
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A George II burr walnut longcase The dial inscribed Marmd. (Marmaduke) Storr, London
A George IV burr oak sarcophagus-shaped wine cooler
A Victorian burr walnut and marquetry breakfront credenza
23 Nov 2011 Edinburgh Auction 18994
Furniture, Clocks, Works of Art, Rugs, Ceramics and Glass
John Frederick Herring, Snr. (British, 1795-1865)
John Frederick Herring, Snr. (British, 1795-1865)
A Hardy Original 'Perfect' 612 Patent fly reel 1891 model
A large leather Farlow fly wallet 191 Strand, London
10 Nov 2011 Edinburgh Auction 18979
The Sporting Sale
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The Glenlivet-48 year old-1883
The Macallan-50 year old-1928
The Macallan Select Reserve-51 year old-1948
12 Oct 2011 Edinburgh Auction 18953
Whisky
Victor Tardieu Bourbowry (10)
Victor Tardieu Bourbowry (10)
A 19th century light oak wake table
Harrington Mann (British, 1864-1937) Sir Robert McAlpine
29 Sep 2011 Edinburgh Auction 18937
Selected Art & Antiques
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A diamond single-stone ring
A coloured diamond single-stone ring
A 19th century pink sapphire and diamond ring
8 Sep 2011 Edinburgh Auction 18916
Jewelry & Silver
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Samuel John Peploe, RSA (British, 1871-1935) Flowers and Fruit 61 x 50.8 cm. (24 x 20 in.)
Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell, RSA RSW (British, 1883-1937) The Artist's Drawing Room 63.5 x 76 cm. (25 x 30 in.)
John Duncan Fergusson, RBA (British, 1874-1961) At the Milliner's, Paris 38 x 38 cm. (15 x 15 in.)
16 - 31 Aug 2011 Edinburgh Auction 18906
The Scottish Sale
A bronze tripod censer Bearing a nine character mark in Zhuanshu script, 19th century
A bronze tripod censer Bearing a nine character mark in Zhuanshu script, 19th century
Four collectors' items
A bronze tripod censer Bearing an unusual seal mark in Zhuanshu script
20 - 21 Jul 2011 Edinburgh Auction 18893
Asian Art, European Ceramics and Glass
Bowmore-18 year old
Bowmore-18 year old
Glenfiddich-Early 20th Century
Black Bowmore-1964
22 Jun 2011 Edinburgh Auction 18862
Whisky
A Louis XVI kingwood and ormolu mounted bureau plat
A Louis XVI kingwood and ormolu mounted bureau plat
A mid-Victorian solid ebony and ebony veneered writing table Possibly Colonial
A 19th century French gilt brass champleve enamel and porcelain mounted mantel clock
9 Jun 2011 Edinburgh Auction 18850
Furniture, Clocks, Works of Art & Rugs
A fine sapphire and diamond pendant
A fine sapphire and diamond pendant
A sapphire and diamond dress ring, by Cartier,
A diamond single-stone ring
8 Jun 2011 Edinburgh Auction 18848
Jewellery & Silver
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Joan Kathleen Harding Eardley, RSA (British, 1921-1963)
Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell, RSA RSW (British, 1883-1937)
Alberto Morrocco, OBE RSA RSW RP RGI LLD D Univ (British, 1917-1998) Still Life with Melon 101.6 x 81.8 cm. (40 x 32 1/4 in.)
21 Apr 2011 Edinburgh Auction 18818
Scottish Art
Private Collection Glenlivet Decades-70 year old-1940
Private Collection Glenlivet Decades-70 year old-1940
29 Mar 2011 Edinburgh Auction 19503
Gordon & MacPhail Generations Glenlivet 70 Years Old (Distilled 1940)
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Two carved ivory plaques Each engraved with Qianlong Zhuanshu script marks
Chen Yan Ning A Spring Tide
A large blue and white charger Wanli
24 Mar 2011 Edinburgh Auction 18789
Asian Art, European Ceramics and Glass
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A Regency rosewood brass inlaid and carved giltwood side cabinet, circa 1817 attributed to George Bullock
A George III mahogany elbow chair
A George I style walnut chest-on-chest
23 Mar 2011 Edinburgh Auction 18787
Selected Art & Antiques
Bowmore-40 year old-Vintage 1955
Bowmore-40 year old-Vintage 1955
The Macallan Select Reserve-52 year old-1946
The Macallan-1938
9 Mar 2011 Edinburgh Auction 18765
Whisky
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  • 11 Jun 2013 10:00 - 16:00
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