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With resident Specialists well versed in the fields of European and American Furniture and Decorative Arts, Jewellery, Books and Manuscripts, Asian Art, California Painting, Prints and Wine, Bonhams San Francisco is well equipped to appraise individual items, diverse collections and entire estates. To make a private appointment to receive an auction estimate, please call +1 (415) 861-7500.

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Auction viewings

Fine Asian Works of Art
  • 22 Jun 2013 12:00 - 17:00 PDT
  • 23 Jun 2013 12:00 - 17:00 PDT
  • 23 Jun 2013 12:00 - 17:00 PDT
Asian Decorative Arts
  • 21 Jun 2013 12:00 - 17:00 PDT
  • 22 Jun 2013 12:00 - 17:00 PDT
  • 23 Jun 2013 12:00 - 17:00 PDT
Period Art & Design
  • 28 Jun 2013 10:00 - 17:00 PDT
  • 29 Jun 2013 10:00 - 17:00 PDT
  • 30 Jun 2013 10:00 - 12:00 PDT
Period Art & Design
  • 26 Jul 2013 10:00 - 17:00 PDT
  • 27 Jul 2013 10:00 - 17:00 PDT
  • 28 Jul 2013 10:00 - 12:00 PDT
Fine Oriental Rugs & Carpets
  • 19 Jul 2013 12:00 - 17:00 PDT
  • 20 Jul 2013 12:00 - 17:00 PDT
  • 21 Jul 2013 12:00 - 17:00 PDT

News

19 Jun 2013
Interview with Lauren Nelson of Lauren Nelson Design - Period Art & Design June 30, San Francisco
Antique Arms & Armor and Modern Sporting Guns
13 Jun 2013
Bonhams Arms & Armor auction highlighted by U.S. Cartridge Company Collection three pounder gun
MONTEGRAPPA: Eternal Bird 18K Solid Yellow Gold & Diamonds Limited Edition 10 Fountain Pen & Inkwell *ARTIST'S PROOF*
12 Jun 2013
Montblanc pen honoring John Lennon and Montegrappa Eternal Bird pen top Bonhams Fine Writings Instruments auction
A Hopi polychrome storage jar
6 Jun 2013
Bonhams Native American Art auction brings $2.25 million in San Francisco
Tim Parker
4 Jun 2013
Bonhams Motoring Department continues to expand with the addition of new specialist Tim Parker
Ex-Dr. Sam Scher,1910 Mercedes 45hp 4-Seat Tourabout Chassis no. 7686
3 Jun 2013
Private European collection of exquisite motorcars to be offered without reserve at Quail Lodge auction
Greenwich Concours d'Elegance: Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia
30 May 2013
Impressive line-up of automobiles to be auctioned at Greenwich
A finely carved white jade marriage bowl 17th/18th century
30 May 2013
Exceptional private collections of jade highlight Bonhams June auction of Fine Asian Works of Art
Fine & Rare Wines
22 May 2013
Chateau Haut-Brion leads Bonhams May Fine Wines auction
A Hopi polychrome storage jar
17 May 2013
June Native American art auction at Bonhams filled with fine basketry, pottery, textiles and kachina dolls
A six panel Japanese screen
17 May 2013
Asian decorative arts on the auction block in June at Bonhams
The ex-Ralph Eades, Richard C. Adams,1930 Bugatti Type 43 Supercharged Sports 2/4 Seater Chassis no. 43286 Engine no. 133
16 May 2013
Bonhams to present largest ever offering at Greenwich Concours d'Elegance automobile auction
1953 Ferrari 250 Europa Coupe Chassis no. 0313 EU Engine no. 0331 EU
3 May 2013
Spectacular one-off Ferrari joins Bonhams' exceptional line-up of early consignments for the Quail Lodge Auction in August
Charles Reiffel, Rainy Evening, 1937
2 May 2013
Bonhams California & Western Art auction totals nearly $5 Million - World records set for works by Charles Reiffel
Andy Warhol (1928-1987); Tomato, from Campbell's Soup I;
2 May 2013
Warhol and Miró works top Bonhams $1.9 Million Prints auction
A pair of percussion conversion pistols cased with accessories and removeable shoulder stock
1 May 2013
Colonial and Revolutionary War-era highlights on the block at June arms & Armor Auction
Aston Martin DB6 Vantage Volante Chassis no. DB6/3610/VC
1 May 2013
Greenwich Concours d'Elegance - a lot preview
1972 Lancia Stratos Chassis no. 829AR0001941
15 Apr 2013
Extraordinary early consignments confirmed for Bonhams' annual Quail Lodge auction
MONTEGRAPPA: The Dragon 2010 Bruce Lee 18K Yellow Gold Limited Edition 88 Fountain Pen
11 Apr 2013
Limited edition Montegrappa fountain pen honoring Bruce Lee on offer at Bonhams in June
Prints & Multiples
8 Apr 2013
Prints aplenty spring up at Bonhams auction in May
4 Apr 2013
SFMOMA ART AUCTION 2013
La Jolla Concours d'Elegance
3 Apr 2013
Bonhams to sponsor the 9th annual La Jolla Concours d'Elegance, April 5 - 7
Salon Jewelry & Watches
27 Mar 2013
From coral to floral, Bonhams Spring Salon Jewelry Sale achieves strong results
19 Mar 2013
Historically rich Steinway piano tops Bonhams Furniture and Decorative Arts auction
Bonhams Auction at Quail
15 Mar 2013
Bonhams announces call for consignments at 16th annual motorcar auction during Monterey Peninsula car week
Asian Decorative Arts
14 Mar 2013
Spring Asian Decorative Arts auction at Bonhams achieves $1.7 MILLION
Château Lafite Rothschild 1982 (12)
12 Mar 2013
Bordeaux and rare California classics highlight March Fine Wines sale at Bonhams
12 Mar 2013
Jim and Lauris Phillips collection in spotlight at Bonhams June Native American Art auction
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (1864-1901); Le Jockey ;
27 Feb 2013
Toulouse Lautrec's Le Jockey in the lead at Bonhams Spring Prints auction
Ex- Mrs. E.L.Cord, Ex-Pacific Auto Rentals and arguably the most filmed Duesenberg of all,1930 Duesenberg Model J Torpedo Phaeton Chassis no. 2276 Engine no. J-255
23 Feb 2013
Bonhams' inaugural motorcar auction in Boca Raton a smashing success
A multi-color sapphire and diamond necklace together with earrings en suite
21 Feb 2013
Bonhams Spring Salon Jewelry sale abloom with shimmering gems
Asian Decorative Arts
16 Feb 2013
Chinese paintings, calligraphy and fine snuff bottles abound at Bonhams Asian Decorative Arts Auction
Ex- Mrs. E.L.Cord, Ex-Pacific Auto Rentals and arguably the most filmed Duesenberg of all,1930 Duesenberg Model J Torpedo Phaeton Chassis no. 2276 Engine no. J-255
14 Feb 2013
Unique American Classics join Bonhams' inaugural automobile auction next week in Boca Raton, Florida
A Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted grand piano
13 Feb 2013
Furniture and Decorative Arts auction finely tuned with offerings of local provenance at Bonhams San Francisco
Art of the South Seas
13 Feb 2013
Rarotonga pole club leads Art of the South Seas auction at Bonhams
Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1986 (6 magnums)
5 Feb 2013
Sine Qua Non and rare Burgundies to highlight March Fine Wines sale at Bonhams
5 Feb 2013
Jakob Greisen now in residence at Bonhams auction house
Period Art & Design, San Francisco
22 Jan 2013
European paintings, furniture and decorative arts lead Bonhams first San Francisco sale of 2013
1972 Lamborghini Miura SV Chassis no. 5012
18 Jan 2013
Bonhams 2nd annual Scottsdale auction doubles last year's total with over $14 million sold
1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K Cabriolet 'A' Chassis no. 169396
15 Jan 2013
Rare, pre-war supercharged Mercedes-Benz to be featured at Bonhams' Scottsdale auction
1939 BMW RS 255 Kompressor Chassis no. 2 Engine no. 16152
13 Jan 2013
Bonhams hosts 3rd annual Las Vegas motorcycle auction, the most successful to date with more than $2.6-million sold
MONTBLANC: George Washington America's Signatures for Freedom Series Limited Edition 50 Fountain Pen
12 Jan 2013
America's signature for freedom series fountain pens lead Bonhams Fine Writing Instruments sale
VANCOUVER, GEORGE, CAPTAIN. 1757-1798. A Voyage of Discovery to the North Pacific Ocean, and Round the World; in which the Coast of North-West America has been Carefully Examined and Accurately Surveyed. London: G.G. and J. Robinson, and J. Edwards, 1798.<BR />
12 Jan 2013
Pacific travel writings and fine press to highlight Bonhams Fine books & Manuscripts auction in February
Rarotonga Pole Club, Cook Islands
12 Jan 2013
Bonhams to present Art of the South Seas in San Francisco
Original left hand drive, manual transmission and air-conditioning specification,1965 Aston Martin DB6 Vantage Shooting Brake Chassis no. DB6/2387/LN Engine no. 400/2488/VC
7 Jan 2013
Rare, uncommon and special European cars headline Bonhams' inaugural auction at forthcoming Boca Raton concours
1941 Lincoln Continental Coupe Chassis no. H114613
4 Jan 2013
Diverse popular culture and sporting cars to be included at Bonhams' Scottsdale Auction
1957 Ariel Square Four MKII Frame no. GM919 Engine no. NML900
4 Jan 2013
Lawrence E. Lattin collection of motorcycles heads to Bonhams' Las Vegas auction
California and Western Paintings & Sculpture
12 Dec 2012
California Impressionist and Society of Six lead Winter auction at Bonhams
A magnificent Chinese blue and white stick neck globular vase (tianqiuping) with Ming style vine and lotus motif decoration Yongzheng Mark and period
11 Dec 2012
Rare Hoover Chinese blue and white vase leads stellar $12.5 million auction of Asian Art at Bonhams in San Francisco
1972 Lamborghini Miura SV Chassis no. 5012
11 Dec 2012
Bonhams to offer the renowned Oldenburg family collection of classic automobiles at Scottsdale
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Assortment 1985<BR />Romanée-Conti (1)<BR />La Tâche (3)<BR />Richebourg (1)<BR />Échézeaux 1985 (3)<BR />Grands-Échézeaux (2)<BR />Romanée-St-Vivant (2)
10 Dec 2012
Domaine De La Romanee-Conti leads Bonhams December bicoastal wines sale
A Navajo child's blanket
7 Dec 2012
Navajo child's blanket leads Bomhams $1.28 Million Native American Art sale in San Francisco
1905 Leo Two-Cycle made by the L.A. Mitchell Motor Company of Oakland, California.
6 Dec 2012
Bonhams to offer the incredidibly rare Leo motorcycle– the only example known to exist
1935 Ford Box Van (Dad's Army)
5 Dec 2012
£4.4 million at Bonhams December Sale concludes record year for worldwide Motor Department in 2012
A diamond solitaire ring, Graff
28 Nov 2012
From antique to contemporary jewelry, color gemstones are the stars this holiday season at Bonhams Fine and Salon Jewelry sales
Ansel Adams (1902-1984); El Capitan, Winter, Yosemite National Park; Morning, Merced River Canyon, Yosemite National Park ; (2)
28 Nov 2012
Holiday season offerings from Ansel Adams prints to Bolivian textiles at Bonhams in San Francisco
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Assortment 1985<BR />Romanée-Conti (1)<BR />La Tâche (3)<BR />Richebourg (1)<BR />Échézeaux 1985 (3)<BR />Grands-Échézeaux (2)<BR />Romanée-St-Vivant (2)
21 Nov 2012
A toast to the holiday season - Bonhams to hold Fine Wine sale in December
MONTBLANC: James Madison America's Signatures for Freedom Series Limited Edition 50 Fountain Pen
21 Nov 2012
Strong selection of fine writing instruments on the block at Bonhams this December
A patinated bronze portrait bust: Czar Nicholas II (1868-1918)
20 Nov 2012
Property from the Estate of San Francisco socialite John Traina leads November Period Art & Design auction at Bonhams
1970 Husqvarna 400 Cross owned and ridden by Steve McQueen
16 Nov 2012
Steve McQueen's Husqvarna to headline Bonhams Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction
A magnificent Chinese blue and white stick neck globular vase (tianqiuping) with Ming style vine and lotus motif decoration Yongzheng Mark and period
15 Nov 2012
Rare Yongzheng blue and white vase to be sold at Bonhams in December
A rare 12 gauge A-1 Special Parker Brothers boxlock shotgun two barrel set
15 Nov 2012
Rare Prker Brothers A1 special shotgun tops Bonhams Fall Arms sale in San Francisco
Jakob Greisen, Head of Business Development U.S. Motor Dept
15 Nov 2012
Bonhams to welcome Jakob Greisen to the U.S. Motor Department
'La Petite Royale' ,1930 Bugatti Type 46 Faux Cabriolet
15 Nov 2012
Call for entries announced; Bugatti Type 46 and Mercedes-Benz Gullwing lead the list of early consignments
A rare and important Navajo chief's blanket
8 Nov 2012
December Native American Art sale to offer rare historic and contemporary artifacts
1 Nov 2012
Bonhams to host automotive auction at prestigious Boca Raton, Florida Concours d'Elegance
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
One of the earliest American motorcycles, progenitor of the Pope motorcycle,1902 Rambler 2¼hp Model 'B' Motorcycle Frame no. 280 Engine no. 280
29 Oct 2012
Historic Rambler Motorcycle from the Indian Museum to be auctioned in Las Vegas
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18 Oct 2012
Three world auction records set at Bonhams' 'Made in California: Contemporary Art Auction'
1939 BMW Rennsport Konpressor Chassis no. 02 Engine no. 16152
16 Oct 2012
Bonhams Las Vegas motorcycle auction revs up with a collection of competition BMWs
WATSON, JOHN FORBES, AND JOHN WILLIAM KAYE. The People of India: a Series of Photographic Illustrations, with Descriptive Letterpress, of the Races and Tribes of Hindustan. London: India Museum: 1868-1875.
11 Oct 2012
Fall Books and Manuscripts sale at Bonhams brings $1.3 Million
26,000 miles from new, US supplied, long term ownership,1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Coupe Chassis no. 16221
11 Oct 2012
Bonhams Inaugural sale: Preserving The Automobile at the Simeone Foundation is a resounding success totalling just under $3 Million
A tall blue and white porcelain figure of Guanyin 20th century
6 Oct 2012
Fall Asian decorative arts auction at Bonhams takes in $1.8 million
John William Godward, RBA (British, 1861-1922) Waiting for the procession 42 1/4 x 28in (107.3 x 71.1cm)
5 Oct 2012
Bonhams European Paintings auction offers real treats
A rare 12 gauge A-1 Special Parker Brothers boxlock shotgun two barrel set
5 Oct 2012
Fall Arms sale at Bonhams offers rare Parker Brothers A1 special shotgun and Frederick Sell American full stock flintlock rifle
A fine Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted marquetry commode with fleur des peches marble top<BR />Francois Linke<BR />late 19th century
3 Oct 2012
Fall auction brings collections from the estates of Gloria Lowengart and Charles & Eleanor de Limur, & recently discovered highly important empire table made for the Tuileries Palace
L. Benat, Figures bathing
3 Oct 2012
October Period Art & Design sale to feature fine paintings and prints, large array of snuff bottles and modern & contemporary furnishings
Emerald cabochon pendant
27 Sep 2012
Classic American style is timeless at Bonhams
An important and fine Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted marquetry commode<BR />Paul Sormani<BR />fourth quarter 19th century
27 Sep 2012
A superb single-owner sale on the block: Antonioli collection comes to Bonhams this October
An important and fine Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted marquetry commode<BR />Paul Sormani<BR />fourth quarter 19th century
4 Sep 2012
A superb single-owner sale on the block: Antonioli collection comes to Bonhams this October
The Petersen Museum
4 Sep 2012
Gearheads get ready! Bonhams' Classic California sale is approaching
A pair of Chinese spinich Jade Jardineres on stands
30 Aug 2012
Rich variety of Fine Asian Decorative art to be offered at Bonhams in October
BIBLE IN ENGLISH. The Holy Bible, conteyning the Old Testament, and the New: newly translated out of the Originall Tongues: and with the former Translations diligently compared and revised by his Maiesties special Commandement. London: Robert Barker, 1613.<BR />
21 Aug 2012
Early King James Bible, French royal family marriage contract and Hemingway's bag: just a few of the important highlights of Bonhams Fall Books and Manuscript sale
Italian School, 17th Century * SEND TO BK * The Adoration of the Magi 88 x 86 1/2in (223.5 x 219.7cm)
21 Aug 2012
European art leads August Period Art & Design sale in San Francisco
A diamond rose pendant/ring
21 Aug 2012
Rose pendant tops Bonhams August auction of Jewelry and Watches
1940 Crocker 61ci 'Hemi-Head' V-Twin Engine no. 40.61.109
18 Aug 2012
Motorcycles provide strong kick-start for Bonhams' two day "Quail Sale" in Carmel
The Ex-GTC Gulf Team Davidoff - the final example produced,1997 McLaren F1 GTR 'Longtail' FIA GT Endurance Racing Coupe Chassis no. 028R
18 Aug 2012
Mclaren F1 supercar headlines Bonhams' Carmel Auction, which realizes in excess of $13 million
LEARY, TIMOTHY. 1920-1996. The Periodic Table of Energy (Correspondences Among: the Periodic Table of Elements, the Neurogenetic Theory of Evolution, the Tarot, the I Ching, the Zodiac). Transmitted by Joanna and Timothy Leary.
14 Aug 2012
Timothy Leary original typed manuscript up for auction at Bonhams in October
A Hopi kachina doll
13 Aug 2012
Art and artifacts of the Americas on the auction block at Bonhams in September
Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973); Lady with a Ruff 1963 (B. 1147) color linocut;
7 Aug 2012
Fall sale at Bonhams to feature Picasso and Warhol Prints
1937 Crocker 61ci 'Hemi-Head' V-Twin Engine no. 37-61-24
6 Aug 2012
Nearly 60 distinct motorcycles from 3 important private collections to be offered at upcoming Quail Lodge sale
1895 Buffum Stanhope
6 Aug 2012
World's oldest four-cylinder car to be offered at Bonhams' Quail Lodge sale
A mixed wood partner's desk
30 Jul 2012
San Francisco Bay area furnishings from Henry Africa, Eddie Rickenbacker's and Serendipity Books for auction at Bonhams in August
A gilt laquer wood statue of a Buddha Edo period
2 Jul 2012
Two-Day sale to feature Asian Art and Silver at Bonhams in July
1966 Ford GT40 Chassis no. P1033
26 Jun 2012
Racing and sports cars to feature prominently at Bonhams' forthcoming Quail Lodge Sale
1966 Ford GT40 Chassis no. P1033
16 Jun 2012
Quail - exceptional motorcars and motorcycles - a preview
A fine and historic Civil War sword presented Major General Ambrose E. Burnisde
12 Jun 2012
A sword soars - General Burnside's sword leads Bonhams June sale of Arms and Armor
Eddie Rickenbacker's Collection of motorcycles
11 Jun 2012
The Eddie Rickenbacker's collection of motorcycles heads for auction at Quail
A Tubatulabul bottleneck basket
6 Jun 2012
Bonhams June Native American Art auctions bring a stellar $1.4 million
Joyce. Gas from a Burner. Framed. MOD
1 Jun 2012
See Serendipity Books - Bidder tours of Peter Howard's legendary bookstore and warehouse hosted by Bonhams for clients

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Pierre Soulages (French, born 1919) Peinture 116 x 89cm, 1958 45 7/8 x 35 1/4in. (116.5 x 89.5cm)
Closing date: 12 Oct 2020
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