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1895 Buffum Stanhope
6 Aug 2012
World's oldest four-cylinder car to be offered at Bonhams' Quail Lodge sale
6 Aug 2012
Bonhams to sell important collection of Maseratis that have been out of the spotlight for decades at Goodwood Revival Sale
2 Aug 2012
Bonhams announces partnership with the Endurance Rally Association
Attributed to Alexander Nasmyth (Edinburgh 1758-1840)
1 Aug 2012
Early portrtait of Robert Burns at Bonhams annual Scottish sale in Edinburgh
A Georgian Agate Hilted Mameluke Presentation Sabre
1 Aug 2012
Canadian sword collection that includes British Prime Minister's blade sells for £242,350 at Bonhams Oxford
Banksy (British, born 1975) Winnie the Pooh 2003 signed Banksy in stencil (to the overlap)and numbered 7/25 (to the rear) stencil spraypaint on canvas 51 by 51 cm. 20 1/16 by 20 1/16 in.
1 Aug 2012
New US auction brings Street Art to Bonhams on Sunset Boulevard
Philip Hermogenes Calderon, RA (British, 1833-1898) Captain of the Eleven
30 Jul 2012
19th Century Paintings & Watercolors Sale tops £2M as cricket image clears the boundary
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
1929 Grindlay Peerless 500cc Brooklands Outer Circuit
30 Jul 2012
Extremely rare Brooklands racing motorcycle from the 1920s offered for sale at the Bonhams Autumn Stafford Sale
Allan Ramsay, Portrait of Lord Stonefield, oil on canvas, 50 x 40 ins
27 Jul 2012
Fine Ramsay portrait of Scots lawyer at Bonhams annual Scottish sale
Henry Robert "Bobby" Pearce - Rowing Archive
26 Jul 2012
Aussie Olympic Medals come home following Bonhams Olympic Games Sale
1948 London Olympics Walter Herz. An official poster advertising the Games and, more specifically, the yachting events in Torquay, McCorquodale & Co., [1948]; together with three booklets, two for the opening and closing ceremonies of the yachting events and a general souvenir booklet, and a press photograph of Betty Cuthbert winning the 100m (5)
23 Jul 2012
Classic poster from London 1948 games at Bonhams Olympic sale
A Continental Renaissance Revival carved walnut pedestal partners' desk
16 Jul 2012
Fashion designer Prince Egon Von Furstenberg's desk on offer at Bonhams in July
Henry Robert "Bobby" Pearce - Rowing Archive
16 Jul 2012
Australian Olympic hero's gold medals for sale at Bonhams on eve of London Games
A Georgian Agate Hilted Mameluke Presentation Sabre
13 Jul 2012
Canadian sword collection includes British Prime Minister's mystery blade at Bonhams Oxford sale
A diamond cuff bangle bracelet
12 Jul 2012
Bonhams Jewelry and Watches Sale To Add Some Sparkle To Summer's Pebble Beach Car Week
Philip Hermogenes Calderon, RA (British, 1833-1898) Captain of the Eleven
12 Jul 2012
'Captain of the Eleven' sets new world record for artist at Bonhams 19th century sale
1929 Bentley 4 1/2 Litre Supercharged Single-Seat Racer
11 Jul 2012
Exclusive footage depicts historic moment Bentley became most valuable British car sold at auction at £5 million
Romanée-Conti 1988 (12)
6 Jul 2012
Burgundy and Port top Bonhams Fine & Rare Wines sale
An impressive white marble and patinated bronze bust of Selika by Luigi Pagani, Milan, circa 1770 LUIGI PAGANI (ITALIAN, 1837-1904)
6 Jul 2012
Exotic bronze and marble bust of Opera Queen performs well at Bonhams
Antioch House, Lewes
6 Jul 2012
Sussex English furniture collection goes under the hammer at Bonhams in London
Samuel John Peploe, RSA (British, 1871-1935)
5 Jul 2012
Important colourist painting leads Bonhams annual Scottish sale in Edinburgh
Freddie Mercury's black and white harlequin stage costume, 1970s,
4 Jul 2012
Freddie Mercury costume rocks pre-sale estimate at Bonhams
3 Jul 2012
Bonhams is privileged to conduct the charity auction in memory of Henry Surtees
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
Richard Dadd (British, 1817-1886) Portrait of Mr. George Bailey
2 Jul 2012
Talent and tragedy: Richard Dadd's asylum portrait at Bonhams
1932 Alfa Romeo 8C-2300 Long Chassis Touring Spider
29 Jun 2012
Bonhams smashes world record prices for Bentley and Rolls-Royce in £22 million Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale
1929 Bentley 4 1/2 Litre Supercharged Single-Seat Racer
29 Jun 2012
'Birkin' Bentley breaks world record to sell for £5 million at Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale
1965 Ferrari 275 GTS
29 Jun 2012
Another record broken for Bonhams at Goodwood Festival of Speed, as Ferrari 275 GTS sells for £560,000 (US$880,000, €700,000)
A Hermes black handbag
26 Jun 2012
'Kelly' is always a classic at Bonhams
1965 Ferrari 275 GTS
26 Jun 2012
Stunning open top 1960s Ferrari 275 GTS will appeal to all right-hand drive markets, especially Hong Kong
Thomas Gainsborough (Sudbury 1727-1788 London) Portrait of Catherine Warneford, neé Calverly, of Warneford Place, in a white lace and blue silk dress
26 Jun 2012
Newly discovered Gainsborough at Bonhams Old Master sale
1966 Ford GT40 Chassis no. P1033
26 Jun 2012
Racing and sports cars to feature prominently at Bonhams' forthcoming Quail Lodge Sale
25 Jun 2012
Lucky Number 13 - Jerry Garcia's personal guitar brings $62,500 for charity at Bonhams in Los Angeles
An impressive white marble and patinated bronze bust of Selika by Luigi Pagani, Milan, circa 1770 LUIGI PAGANI (ITALIAN, 1837-1904)
25 Jun 2012
Exotic marble & bronze bust of Opera Queen links Africa, Italy, Portugal and Bonhams
Sophie Liénard (French, active 1842-1845) Queen Victoria (1819-1901), Queen of Great Britain and Ireland (1837-1901), standing in the Royal Box at the Drury Lane Theatre, wearing white dress, three-quarter length sleeves trimmed with two tiers of white lace, white rosette to her corsage set with a diamond pendant jewel, blue sash of the Order of the Garter, black lace shawl, diamond pendent earrings and diamond tiara, the ruched trim of her white gloves decorated with black rosettes, the Queen holds a white handkerchief and nosegay of pink roses in her left hand and rests her right hand on the ermine stole draped over the ledge of her box, on which sits a programme held open by an ivory fan, the gilt-wood and red upholstered chair behind the Queen bearing her monogram VR
25 Jun 2012
A royal spectacle: miniature painting of Queen Victoria at the theatre offered by Bonhams
The ex-Works/Lord Selsdon & Lord Waleran,1939 Lagonda V12 Le Mans Team Car
25 Jun 2012
Car funded by aristocrats' desire to go racing at Le Mans expected to realize in excess of £1 million at Bonhams
A carved rhinoceros horn libation cup 17th/18th century
24 Jun 2012
Bonhams Fine Asian Works of Art sales in June bring over $5.5 Million
Chateau Angélus 1990 (12)
22 Jun 2012
Bonhams pops the cork on Jubilee year wines
LINCOLN EXERTS EXECUTIVE CONTROL OVER AMNESTY AND, BY EXTENSION, RECONSTRUCTION. LINCOLN, ABRAHAM. 1809-1865.<BR />
22 Jun 2012
Russian literature & art popular at the Bonhams Fine Books & Manuscripts auction
George Graham no. 707; A fine early 18th century walnut longcase clock
21 Jun 2012
Bonhams tick up huge prices for clock that bombs could not stop and one that had not moved for 279 years
Continental School, circa 1675 A pair of portraits of Cornelis de Witt (1623-1672), wearing doublet with sash and lace falling collar, his curling hair worn long, and Johan de Witt (1625-1672), wearing black robe with white lawn collar, his curling hair worn long beneath black skull cap
21 Jun 2012
Cannibalised Prime Minister: Grisly demise of Dutch statesman remembered in Bonhams Miniature Portraits sale.
MJ military jacket labelled Dege and Skinner Saville Row - identical jacket worn in 2005 while with the King of Bahrain
21 Jun 2012
Michael Jackson collection set to thrill at Bonhams
Henry Bone, R.A. (British, 1755-1834) 'The Three Graces', The Ladies Rushout: Anne (d.1849), Harriet (d.1851) and Elizabeth (1774-1862), standing together, wearing white muslin dresses; Harriet, centre, in semi embrace with Anne on her right, holding hands with Elizabeth on her left, wearing spotted gauze dress; Anne, wearing a white bandeau; Elizabeth, wearing a pale blue sash around her waist and left arm, her fair hair dressed with a strand of pearls
20 Jun 2012
Eighteenth century 'It' girls cause a stir at Bonhams.
Cyril Edward Power (British, London 1872-1951) Runners (CEP 19) Linocut printed in ventian red and viridian, c.1930, on buff oriental laid tissue, signed, titled and numbered 10/50 in pencil, with margins, 174 x 350mm (6 7/8 x 13 6/8in) (B)
20 Jun 2012
Runners, swing boats and a Paris omnibus at Bonhams print sale
A Hermes black handbag
19 Jun 2012
The ultimate insider's shopping experience at Bonhams in Los Angeles
A Chinese huang huali alter table
18 Jun 2012
The private world of celebrated Hollywood agent Sue Mengers highlights $2.3 million Summer auction of furniture and decorative arts at Bonhams
Christopher Richard Wynne Nevinson A.R.A. (British, 1889-1946) Romney Marsh (Guichard 25) The rare etching, 1922, on wove, a rich impression, signed and dated in pencil, from the edition of 25, with margins, 289 x 452mm (11 3/8 x 17 3/4in)(PL)
18 Jun 2012
War artist Nevinson in rare pastoral mood at Bonhams print sale
1966 Ford GT40 Chassis no. P1033
16 Jun 2012
Quail - exceptional motorcars and motorcycles - a preview
A George III sabicu, padouk and gilt-brass mounted serpentine commode attributed to John Cobb
15 Jun 2012
Magnificent Cobb commode, rare miniature dolls chair and giltwood picture frame smash pre-sale estimates at Bonhams
1927 Mercedes-Benz 26/120/180 'S'
14 Jun 2012
'Lost Mercedes' - A Titan of the pre-war era - surfaces at Bonhams
Samuel Bough, RSA (British, 1822-1878)
14 Jun 2012
Valuable West Weymss harbour painting in Bonhams Scottish sale
Rolex. A very fine and rare stainless steel manual wind chronograph bracelet watch 'Paul Newman' Oyster Cosmograph daytona, Ref: 6263, Serial No. 3048219, 1970's (1971?)
14 Jun 2012
Rolex watches achieve top prices in Bonhams £1.2 million sale
13 Jun 2012
Art deco sculpture, Austrian Silver and Contemporary studio glass lead the bon hams 20th Century Decorative Arts Auction
Automaton watch of cooper's yard
13 Jun 2012
Diverse success at Bonhams Fine Watches & Wristwatches auction
A 'Bubble' grande sonnerie carriage clock with chronometer escapement.
13 Jun 2012
Bonhams to sell the clock that bombs could not stop and one that has not moved for 279 years
FRITH (FRANCIS) Egypt, Sinai, and Jerusalem: a series of Twenty Photographic Views...With descriptions by Mrs. Poole and Reginald Stuart Poole, William Mackenzie, [1858]
13 Jun 2012
Largest book of photographs ever published makes over £330,000 at Bonhams
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
MONTBLANC: Meisterstück 149 75th Anniversary Solid Gold Skeleton Fountain Pen & Automatic Watch, Limited Edition 75
12 Jun 2012
Single greatest collection of Montblanc pens sold at Bonhams
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
Julian Opie (British, 1958) Ruth Smoking I-V Set of five screenprints, numbered 16/50, framed. 5
12 Jun 2012
Smoking hot prints by Julian Opie at Bonhams print sale
12 Jun 2012
Bonhams antique specialists bring appraisal roadshow to Pecorama
Eddie Rickenbacker's Collection of motorcycles
11 Jun 2012
The Eddie Rickenbacker's collection of motorcycles heads for auction at Quail
11 Jun 2012
Mementoes of star horse at Bonhams Edinburgh sporting sale
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
FRITH (FRANCIS) Egypt, Sinai, and Jerusalem: a series of Twenty Photographic Views...With descriptions by Mrs. Poole and Reginald Stuart Poole, William Mackenzie, [1858]
8 Jun 2012
Largest book of photographs ever published for sale at Bonhams
Enrico Donati (1909-2008) Vaso di fiori
8 Jun 2012
Prized painting owned by high society writer, editor and painter, Fleur Cowles, goes under the hammer at Bonhams
Jehangir Sabavala (India, born 1922) Untitled,
7 Jun 2012
World record for leading Indian artist at Bonhams sale of modern and contemporary South Asian art
1932 Alfa Romeo 8C-2300 Long Chassis Touring Spider
7 Jun 2012
Bonhams to offer motor cars from five distinguished classic car collections at Goodwood Festival of Speed
A pair diamond solitaire earrings
6 Jun 2012
Exquisite offerings in the June Bonhams Fine Jewelry auction
A Tubatulabul bottleneck basket
6 Jun 2012
Bonhams June Native American Art auctions bring a stellar $1.4 million
Lalique
6 Jun 2012
Sale of colourful Lalique vases at Bonhams includes one of his rarest designs
The Macallan-50 year old-1928
6 Jun 2012
Exceptional 50 year old Macallan leads whisky sale at Bonhams Edinburgh
1965 Ferrari 275 GTB/6C Berlinetta Chassis no. 07871 Engine no. 07871
4 Jun 2012
Bonhams achieves highest motorcar auction price at Greenwich sale - rare Ferrari fetches $1.2 million setting New England auction record
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
An early 19th century white marble chimneypiece
1 Jun 2012
Magnificent chimneypiece with reputed provenance from Lord Nelson and Lady Hamilton's home to be sold at Bonhams
1952 Jaguar XK120 Roadster
31 May 2012
Sir Elton John's Bentley plus a classic from 1950, an export or die Jaguar XK120, for sale at Bonhams Oxford
Paul Henry R.H.A. (Irish, 1876-1958) A view of Croagh Patrick from Achill Island,
31 May 2012
Painting of Saint Patrick's Mountain, "The Reek" sold by Bonhams
Ben Nicholson O.M. (British, 1894-1982) St Ives Rooftops (Salubrious)
31 May 2012
Drawing by Ben Nicholson makes top price at Bonhams
Andy Warhol (American, 1928-1987) Queen Elizabeth II (from Reigning Queens) Screenprint, 1985, a trial proof aside form the edition of 40, on Lennox Museum Board, signed and numbered /30 in pencil lower right, printed by Rupert Jasen Smith, New York, published by George CP Mulder, Amsterdam, 1000 x 800mm (39 3/8 x 31 1/2in)(SH)
30 May 2012
Andy Warhol's take on The Queen for sale at Bonhams
The Gold Heavyweight Lonsdale Belt won by Henry Cooper
30 May 2012
Our "Enry's valuable boxing belt sells at Bonhams for punchy price
1938 Lincoln Zephyr Convertible
29 May 2012
Bonhams brings renowned Beardslee Collection classics to Greenwich
Wu Guanzhong (1919-2010) Houses in the Mountains, 1987
29 May 2012
Wu Guangzhong's A Fish Pool in the Mountain City tops Bonhams Hong Kong Auction of Fine Chinese Paintings and Contemporary Asian Art
Chu Teh-Chun (born 1920)
29 May 2012
Bonhams' inaugural Contemporary art sale in Hong Kong is "Golden Gavel"
A 'famille-rose' enamel on copper with gold 'European ladies with children' snuff bottle Imperial, palace workshops, Beijing, Qianlong blue-enamelled four-character mark and of the period, 1736–1760
29 May 2012
Not to Be Sniffed At: Bonhams Hong Kong Achieves Fifth Unprecedented Sell Out auction of the Snuff Bottles from the Mary & George Bloch Collection
An Imperial portrait of Consort Chunhui Attributed to Giuseppe Castiglione, Qianlong period
29 May 2012
Prized Portrait of Consort Chunhui Sold for Almost HK$40 million
Collection of Liberty $20
29 May 2012
Gold and silver sizzles at Bonhams - Rarities lead Memorial Day auction in Los Angeles
An Imperial portrait of Consort Chunhui Attributed to Giuseppe Castiglione, Qianlong period
28 May 2012
Bonhams Hong Kong celebrates 5th anniversary with quarter-billion Hong Kong dollar auction series, including three 'golden gavel' (100% sold) auctions
CROMWELL (THOMAS)
25 May 2012
Rare Thomas Cromwell letter on Anne of Cleves marriage for sale at Bonhams
Arthur Spooner (British, 1873-1962) A collection of 59 various studies including horses, landscapes, seascapes, portraits, including a self portrait, still lives and others each 32 x 38cm approx (59), also a print after Spooner 'Home Ales' (60).
25 May 2012
Collection of works by Nottingham artist Arthur Spooner for sale at Bonhams Chester on June 13th
Archibald Thorburn (British, 1860-1935) Flying Pheasant
25 May 2012
Thorburn owned by first man to propose remembrance silence to honour war dead at Bonhams
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
LINCOLN EXERTS EXECUTIVE CONTROL OVER AMNESTY AND, BY EXTENSION, RECONSTRUCTION. LINCOLN, ABRAHAM. 1809-1865.<BR />
24 May 2012
President Abraham Lincoln's manuscript proclamation in Bonhams June Books & Manuscripts auction
A Hermes black handbag
24 May 2012
Single-owner collection of Bakelite and Lucite jewelry is 100% sold at Bonhams in Los Angeles
24 May 2012
Inside the private world of celebrated Hollywood agent Sue Mengers at Bonhams
1912 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Silver Ghost Double Pullman Limousine - 'The Corgi' Chassis no. 1907
24 May 2012
Goodwood Festival of Speed Lot Preview
Charles Cundall R.A. (British, 1890-1971) Sketch for the Coronation of King George VI 50.5 x 61 cm. (20 x 24 in.)
24 May 2012
Painting of King George VI Coronation to be sold by Bonhams in time for the Queen's Jubilee
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
Wu Guanzhong (1919-2010) Houses in the Mountains, 1987
23 May 2012
An esthetic offering of exceptional classical Chinese paintings and contemporary asian art at the Bonhams Hong Kong 2012 Spring auctions
An important jadeite and diamond necklace and earring suite (2)
23 May 2012
Magnificent jadeite and diamonds headline Bonhams Hong Kong Fine Jewelry and Jadeite 2012 Spring auction

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