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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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in San Francisco

Future Past
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An antique enamel decorated watch
Isaake Symmes, London. A remarkable silver an gilt early English verge watchCirca 1620, engraved with the spurious date 1536.
Rolex 18k submariner
18 Jun 2013 New York Auction 20977
Fine Watches and Wristwatches
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MONTEGRAPPA: Eternal Bird 18K Solid Yellow Gold & Diamonds Limited Edition 10 Fountain Pen & Inkwell *ARTIST'S PROOF*
MONTBLANC: John Lennon 18K White Gold Skeleton Limited Edition 70 Fountain Pen *SEALED*
MONTBLANC: Sir Winston Churchill Limited Edition 53 Fountain Pen
11 Jun 2013 San Francisco Auction 20975
Fine Writing Instruments
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A scarce Russian Colt brevette percussion revolver by Ivan Norman, Tula Arsenal
A fine German percussion rifle by W. Pfeuffer of Stuttgart
A rare U.S. Hotchkiss 1.65 inch light mountain rifle
10 Jun 2013 San Francisco Auction 20973
Antique Arms & Armor and Modern Sporting Guns
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A Northwest Coast Chilkat blanket
A Navajo late classic Moki serape
A Haida argillite panel pipe
3 Jun 2013 San Francisco Auction 20972
Native American Art
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[CHINESE]. ZHANG, YUSHU; & WANG, HAO. P'ei wen yun fu. [Peiwen Yunfu] [WITH] Yun fu shi i [Yunfu Shiyi]. [China : s.n.], 1711-20.
Lucien Adrian, Coastal Town, oil on canvas, 24 x 36in
A pair of Neoclassical style white marble covered urns on pedestals
19 May 2013 San Francisco Auction 20966
Period Art & Design
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Château Haut-Brion 1961 (12)
Romanée-Conti, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1990 (1)
Château Haut-Brion 1989 (12)
18 May 2013 San Francisco Auction 20964
Fine & Rare Wines
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Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot (French, 1796-1875) Douai, glacis des fortifications, près la porte Notre-Dame 13 3/4 x 10 1/2in (35 x 26.5cm)
Francesco Vinea (Italian, 1845-1902) A romantic dream 31 3/4 x 57 1/2in (80.6 x 146.1cm)
Jean-Léon Gérôme (French, 1824-1904) Boy 18 x 15in (45.8 x 38.1cm)
8 May 2013 New York Auction 20499
European Paintings
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Guy Rose (American, 1867-1925) Moonlight - Arch Beach, Laguna, circa 1916-1919 24 x 29in
Charles Reiffel, Rainy Evening, 1937
Granville Redmond (American, 1871-1935) Spring in Southern California, 1931 30 x 40in
30 Apr - 1 May 2013 Los Angeles Auction 20546
California and Western Paintings
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Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (1864-1901); La passagère du 54 - Promenade en yacht;
Andy Warhol (1928-1987); Tomato, from Campbell's Soup I;
Roy Lichtenstein (1923-1997); Crying Girl;
30 Apr - 1 May 2013 San Francisco Auction 20911
Prints & Multiples
Period Art & Design
A pair of massive cloisonne zun form floor vases Qianlong mark, 19th century
A Tibetan bronze figure of a Yabyum group
Three Chinese jadeite carvings: fruit, lidded urn and bird vase, modern
14 Apr 2013 San Francisco Auction 20943
Period Art & Design
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Robert Irwin (born 1928) The Lucky U, 1959 70 1/4 x 83 1/4in
John Register (1939-1996) Purple Chair, 1987 70 x 50in (177.8 x 127cm)
Ruth Asawa (born 1926) Untitled (S.454, Hanging Six Interlocked Double Trumpets with Two Extra Trumpets), c. 1957 16 x 18 1/2 x 17in (40.6 x 47 x 43.2cm)
2 Apr 2013 Los Angeles Auction 20967
Made in California: Contemporary Art
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A coral graduated three-strand necklace
Three unmounted colored diamonds
An art deco diamond and platinum bracelet
25 Mar 2013 San Francisco Auction 20907
Salon Jewelry & Watches
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WATERMAN: Edson 125 Anniversary Limited Edition 1883 Fountain Pen
A French gilt bronze and cloisonné enamel four glass mantel clock retailed by P. Kierulff & Co., Peking<BR />first quarter 20th century
Marcel Dyf (French, 1899-1985) Paysage de Bretagne avec une mare 18 5/16 x 21 5/8in. (46.5 x 55cm)
24 Mar 2013 San Francisco Auction 20906
Period Art & Design
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ZHANG XUELIANG. 1901-2001. Autograph Manuscript Signed in character 5 times, 8 pp, 16mo, n.p., "night January 6, 26th year of the Republic" (i.e. 1937), housed in a small red leatherette journal, very minor wear.<BR /><BR />
MAO ZEDONG. 1893-1976. Manuscript Document Signed in character and stamp as Red Army representative, 2 pp, 8vo, n.p., [October-December], 1936, being a draft of an agreement titled "Resistance Against Japan," prepared for the signature of Zhang Xueliang but not signed by him,
LYON, HYLAND "BUD." 1908-1973. A large collection of photographs, correspondence, and memorabilia, much of it relating to Lyon's years in China, 1934-1941, but also including early and late material, as follows:<BR />
20 Mar 2013 New York Auction 21070
The Xi'an Incident: The Papers of Hyland "Bud" Lyon
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A very fine and historical Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted kingwood and marquetry Steinway art case piano<BR />Model L, Serial No. 23914; Case No. C3264<BR />1924-1925
A fine and important enamel portrait of Queen Elizabeth I (1533 - 1603), The Rainbow Portrait <BR />Henry Bone, R.A. (British, 1755-1834)<BR />dated May 1815
A fine enamel portrait of William Cecil, Lord Burghley (1520 - 1598)<BR />Henry Bone, R.A. (British, 1755-1834)<BR />dated April 1812
18 Mar 2013 San Francisco Auction 20902
Fine European Furniture, Decorative Arts & Garden Ornaments
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A tinted ivory and hardstone ruyi scepter Late Qing/Republic period
A longquan celadon grotto Ming dynasty
A pair of massive cloisonné enameled metal covered urns 19th century
12 Mar 2013 San Francisco Auction 20901
Asian Decorative Arts
Fine & Rare Wines
Château Lafite Rothschild 1982 (12)
Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1986 (6 magnums)
Château Lafite Rothschild 1961 (12)
9 Mar 2013 San Francisco Auction 20895
Fine & Rare Wines
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Attributed to Henry Stone (London 1616-1653) (After Sir Anthony Van Dyck) SENDING TO DD The five eldest children of King Charles I 61 x 76in
After Antonio Allegri, called il Correggio Madonna and Child with Saints Jerome and Mary Magdalen (The Day) 82 1/2 x 56in
Italian School, * Crispian * Portrait of young woman, red chalk
24 Feb 2013 San Francisco Auction 20897
Period Art & Design
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MERCATOR, GERARD, AND JODOCUS HONDIUS. Atlas sive cosmographicae meditationes de frabrica mundi et fabricati figura. Amsterdam: I. Hondius, [1619].
SCHULZ, CHARLES. 1922-2000. Original 3-tiered, 8-panel Sunday Peanuts strip, ink on stiff paper, 16 1/2 x 23 1/2 (sight), dated October 16, [1983],
(Book of Hours) HORAE BEATAE VIRGINS. XV Century. 210 leaves. Hand illuminated on vellum. 10 minatures, plus 4 full illuminated pages with floral borders. Small illuminated capitals in gold. Later leather, damaged and waterstained. Pages are a bit wavy, from dampness, some mold to a couple of the first leaves, but paintings still nice. Spine cracked.
17 Feb 2013 San Francisco Auction 20940
Fine Books & Manuscripts
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Rarotonga Pole Club, Cook Islands
Club, Marquesas Island
Headrest, Tonga Island
10 Feb 2013 San Francisco Auction 20894
Art of the South Seas
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After Domenikos Theotokopoulos, called El Greco Saint Dominic in prayer 40 x 30in
John Wootton (Snitterfield 1682-1764 London) An extensive river landscape with figures and a wagon on a track 42 1/2 x 55in (108 x 139.7cm)
A Regency inlaid mahogany triple pedestal banquet table<br> early 19th century
20 Jan 2013 San Francisco Auction 20893
Period Art & Design, San Francisco
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1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K Cabriolet 'A' Chassis no. 169396
1972 Lamborghini Miura SV Chassis no. 5012
'La Petite Royale' ,1930 Bugatti Type 46 Faux Cabriolet
17 Jan 2013 Scottsdale Auction 20582
The Scottsdale Auction
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MONTBLANC: George Washington America's Signatures for Freedom Series Limited Edition 50 Fountain Pen
MONTBLANC: Fortune Number Limited Edition Fountain Pen
MONTBLANC: James Madison America's Signatures for Freedom Series Limited Edition 50 Fountain Pen
19 Dec 2012 San Francisco Auction 20077
Fine Writing Instruments
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A Mohtasham Kashan carpet (Hadji to talk about price) Central Persia size approximately 7ft. 2in. x 9ft. 8in.
A Kashan carpet Central Persia size approximately 11ft. 11in. x 19ft. 11in.
A Tabriz carpet Northwest Persia size approximately 11ft. x 18ft. 8in.
18 Dec 2012 Los Angeles Auction 20088
Fine Oriental Rugs & Carpets
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A collection of four 9k, 14k and 15k gold watch chains
A high-karat gold cable link necklace
Italian School Madonna and child with adoring angels excluding frame: 21 x 15 1/2in (53.3 x 39.5cm)
16 - 17 Dec 2012 San Francisco Auction 20087
Period Art & Design, San Francisco
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Patek Philippe. A rare and very fine 18K gold chronograph wristwatch with registers, perpetual calendar and moon phasesRef:2499, Case no. 691621, Movement No. 868353, circa 1955
A Cartier carved hardstone desk clock
F. P. Journe. A very fine and rare platinum tourbillon wristwatch with power reserve and remontoire displaying dead beat secondsTourbillon Souverain, Remontoire d'Egalite avec Secondes Morte, No. 360 – TN, sold 2007
13 Dec 2012 New York Auction 20080
Fine Watches, Wristwatches and Clocks
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A brown alligator 'Kelly' 35 handbag, Hermès,
A collection of three unmounted fancy intense colored diamonds
Bulgari gold and enamel compact**in pouch with original makeup applicator**
12 Dec 2012 New York Auction 20084
Salon Jewelry & Watches
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A diamond solitaire ring, Graff
A diamond solitaire ring
An emerald and diamond necklace and pendant earrings
12 Dec 2012 New York Auction 20083
Fine Jewelry
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August Gay (American, 1890-1948) Woman in the garden, circa 1923 20 1/4 x 16 1/4in
Guy Rose, Woman Sewing in a Garden, oil on canvas
Julian Onderdonk (1882-1922) Field of bluebonnets at sunset, 1919-1920 30 x 40in
11 - 12 Dec 2012 Los Angeles Auction 20071
California and Western Paintings & Sculpture
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A pair of famille rose enameled porcelain vases Qianlong marks, Late Qing/Republic Period
A Chinese blue and white porcelain vase
A polychrome lacquer circular covered box 18th century
11 Dec 2012 San Francisco Auction 20067
Asian Decorative Arts
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A magnificent Chinese blue and white stick neck globular vase (tianqiuping) with Ming style vine and lotus motif decoration Yongzheng Mark and period
A large cast bronze seated figure of the Amitabha Buddha Ming dynasty
Park Soo Keun: Two Figures, framed
10 Dec 2012 San Francisco Auction 20089
Fine Asian Works of Art
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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)
Château Lafite Rothschild 1982 (12)
Château Pétrus 1989 (6)
8 Dec 2012 San Francisco Auction 20079
Fine & Rare Wines
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A Navajo child's blanket
A Mono Lake Paiute lidded basket
A Yokut polychrome "gambling" tray
3 Dec 2012 San Francisco Auction 20074
Native American Art
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A pair of Neoclassical style gilt-bronze-mounted rock crystal obelisks fourth quarter 20th century
A patinated bronze portrait bust: Czar Nicholas II (1868-1918)
A pair of Renaissance style patinated bronze and rouge griotte figures: Venus and Thor first half 20th century
18 Nov 2012 San Francisco Auction 20070
Period Art & Design including the Estate of John Traina
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A rare 12 gauge A-1 Special Parker Brothers boxlock shotgun two barrel set
A fine cased Gustave Young engraved Colt Model 1851 Navy revolver
An important full-stocked Pennsylvania flintlock rifle by Frederick Sell
12 Nov 2012 San Francisco Auction 20066
Antique Arms & Armor and Modern Sporting Guns
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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

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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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