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Fine Art
12 Oct 2008, 220 San Bruno Avenue, San Francisco |
Books
12 Oct 2008, 220 San Bruno Avenue, San Francisco |
Rugs and Carpets
12 Oct 2008, 220 San Bruno Avenue, San Francisco |
Property from a prominent Napa Valley estate
12 Oct 2008, 220 San Bruno Avenue, San Francisco |
Furniture and Decorative Art
12 Oct 2008, 220 San Bruno Avenue, San Francisco |
Silver
12 Oct 2008, 220 San Bruno Avenue, San Francisco |
Asian Works of Art
12 Oct 2008, 220 San Bruno Avenue, San Francisco |
Chess, Playing Cards & Games
14 Oct 2008, Knightsbridge |
A Georgian Collection
14 Oct 2008, Knightsbridge |
European Ceramics, Glass & Asian Art including selected glass from the Thomas Collection
14 Oct 2008, Knowle |
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Valuations & Taxation
For size and scope, Bonhams UK valuation service is without equal. Spanning the country
from Aberdeenshire to Cornwall, our valuers are renowned for their professionalism, knowledge and confidentiality, and attend to the needs of all kinds of clients from private individuals to country houses, museums, companies, and government institutions.
Clients are most welcome to make appointments to visit the London valuations department at New Bond Street for friendly, yet highly
professional assessments of their art, antiques and collectables. We regard client service as our number one priority and are perfectly placed to provide help and advice on all manner of related issues. Alternatively, our nationwide network of offices and representatives makes the process easy and swift, and our teams of valuers can call upon the resources of our specialist departments at any time.
Insurance Valuations
Over time, the value of antiques, art, and collectables can increase considerably often without the owner being aware of it. When it comes to insuring these items, it is vital that their true value is registered so that they are properly covered in the event of damage or loss.
However large or small your collection, Bonhams can offer a confidential insurance valuation service to suit your needs. Our valuation document is easily understandable and has been designed to present each item in a clear, simple and readily accessible way, augmented where necessary by full colour photographic references. One concise document provides a clearly defined record in category and location order, whilst additional information such as provenance and acquisition value can be tailored to your individual requirements. As well as a bound document, the valuation can additionally be made available as an electronic database, or alternatively be readily linked to an existing asset register. Many leading insurance brokers and underwriters offer certain discounts based on valuations produced by Bonhams. To ensure that your items are kept insured for their full amount, we can contact you at regular intervals to make the necessary reappraisals.
Bonhams has a wealth of experience in dealing with the valuation requirements of corporate and institutional clients from multinational corporations to city organisations, museums, and national and local government. Consequently we have considerable experience responding to the specific requirements of each client.
 Probate/Inheritance
Tax Valuations
When valuations for probate are required, speed and accuracy are of the essence.
When a valuation for probate or inheritance tax is requested, our aim is to visit the client or property as quickly as possible, and then deliver the final document to the executors with the utmost priority. In cases where there are a number of beneficiaries, this can take the form of individual valuations for each beneficiary. Following the initial assessment, we can arrange for any small valuables to be stored securely on our premises and, if necessary, arrange a total house clearance, including the disposal of any unsaleable items. Bonhams has a considerable amount of experience in dealing with the intricacies of estate administration, which is why our first task is always to appoint a highly experienced administrator to co-ordinate the sales programme.
We supply the executors with a monthly report, which tracks the progress of items through the sale, and provides a detailed breakdown of the monies raised and the costs incurred
 Tax and Heritage
Advice with works of art and antiques now becoming increasingly popular as investment assets in financial portfolios, more and more of our clients are seeking specialist advice on the tax and heritage implications.
In particular we can assist in the following ways:
- pre sale advice on possible base date values and, if required, calculations of the potential Capital Gains Tax liabilities
- post sale advice on base date values including the provision of formal valuations, where required
- negotiating values for Inheritance Tax purposes where objects are sold during the administration of an estate
- gifts of objects and advice on formal leaseback arrangements including the negotiation of user rentals
- preparing or assisting with claims for the conditional exemption, or re-exemption, of pre-eminent objects from IHT
- advice on the Estate Duty or IHT implications of selling or transferring previously exempt objects
- negotiating private treaty sales to UK public collections and the calculation of the tax exempt special price
- negotiating offers in lieu of IHT and Estate Duty together with the calculation of the tax credit
- constituting and negotiating claims for the exemption of houses of outstanding historic or architectural interest from IHT
 Inspections with a view to selling
If your aim is to sell an item or collection at auction, then Bonhams will be happy to provide estimates free of charge. We will assist you on every step, from initial inspection to successful sale.
When it comes to providing valuations, flexibility is our watchword. At one end of the spectrum we are happy to value a porcelain figurine from a photograph sent in to us; at the other we have teams of specialists available to handle the largest collections and House Sales.
From our base in New Bond Street, London, our network of salerooms and offices extends across the globe. In all instances, having liaised with our specialist departments, the valuer will confirm estimates in writing, and suggest suitable sale dates, reserves, marketing strategies, and transportation requirements.
Bonhams has experienced teams of valuers based in our offices and salerooms throughout the country. We are able to provide a fast and professional service wherever you live in the UK.
Valuations Department
0870 027 3611
London
101 New Bond Street
0870 027 3611 |
East Anglia
Bury St Edmunds
01284 716 190 |
Yorkshire and North East England
Leeds
0113 244 8011 |
South East England
Sevenoaks
01732 740 310 |
Cambridge
01223 366 523 |
Bedale
01677 424 114 |
Guildford
01483 504 030 |
Norfolk
01603 871 443 |
Newcastle
0191 233 9930 |
Hove
01273 220 000 |
Midlands
Knowle
01564 776 151 |
Retford
01777 708 633 |
Whitstable
01227 275 007 |
Market Harborough
01858 438 900 |
Channel Islands
Jersey
01534 722 441 |
South West England
Bath
01225 788 988 |
Oxford
01865 723 524 |
Scotland
Edinburgh
0131 225 2266 |
Cornwall Par
01726 814 047 |
Banbury
01295 272 723 |
Glasgow
0141 223 8866 |
Honiton
01404 418 72 |
Henley
01491 413 636 |
Wales
Cardiff
02920 727 980 |
Winchester
01962 862 515 |
North West England
Chester
01244 313 936 |
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Carlisle
01228 542 422 |
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Email the department
If you would like to arrange a valuation or you would like any more information on the services we provide please email your enquiry to valuations@bonhams.com
If you are considering selling any items and would like an initial estimate, please email your digital images to Valuations at valuations@bonhams.com. In order to arrive at the most accurate estimate, please give as much information as possible regarding materials, dimensions, provenance and condition.
We endeavour to answer each email but due to the large number received can give no guarantee.
Please attach a digital photograph of each item.
(please note that an image between 100-200kb is adequate to get an impression of the item, if the image is larger than 500kb the server will reject the email)
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