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1991 Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato Sanction II Coupé Chassis no. 0198/R Engine no. 420/0198/GT
19 May 2012
Bonhams smash Aston Martin auction record at 13th Aston Martin Works sale
A well-carved spinach jade double-gourd seal 18th/19th century
18 May 2012
Qianlong Emperor's seal heads home after selling for £3.4m at Bonhams
Sølve Sundsbø (Norwegian, born 1970) Kate Moss, 2006 50.8 x 40.7cm (20 x 16in).
18 May 2012
Celebrity portraits donated by leading photographers for the NSPCC sell at Bonhams
The Glasius Collection Ex-Team Lotus, Cliff Allison/Keith Hall 1956 Lotus XI 'Wide-body' Le Mans Pho
17 May 2012
One of the World's largest private collections of Lotus road and racing cars to be sold by Bonhams at the Goodwood Festival of Speed
A single-case inro lacquered with a persimmon and berried twig 19th century
17 May 2012
Bonhams breaks world record yet again in Part III of the Edward Wrangham collection of Japanese works of art
Formerly the property of Lennox Lewis,1994 Aston Martin Virage Limited Edition Coupe Chassis no. SCFCAM2SXRBR50417 Engine no. LE/89/50417/A
16 May 2012
Bonhams Aston Martin sale: cars of choice for James Bond, rock stars & boxing champs
An Hermès dark brown matt crocodile Birkin bag, 2008
16 May 2012
Bonhams bags £1/2 million with private collection of iconic Hermès handbags
Jehangir Sabavala (India, born 1922) Untitled,
15 May 2012
Paintings fresh to market from private collections lead Bonhams South Asian art sale in London
An extremely rare Meissen part table service, circa 1730-35
15 May 2012
Some of the greatest royal dinner services ever to grace a table head Bonhams sale of European ceramics
A Bakelite "bowtie" bangle
14 May 2012
Private single-owner collection of Bakelite and Lucite jewelry to adorn Period Art & Design auction at Bonhams in Los Angeles
The Beatles & others -The archive collection of Pierre Vandeputte-Manevy and Doreen Spooner a collection of approx 70 original black and white photographs
14 May 2012
Hard Rock Cafe and Bonhams to host The Antiques Rockshow in Amsterdam
Patek 2499 yellow gold. box with setting pin, archives and instruction books
14 May 2012
Diverse luxury in the Bonhams Spring Watch Auction
MONTBLANC: Meisterstück 149 75th Anniversary Solid Gold Skeleton Fountain Pen & Automatic Watch, Limited Edition 75
14 May 2012
Bonhams sells greatest single collection of Montblanc pens
A Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted kingwood and marquetry cartouche shaped work table
14 May 2012
Bonhams Fine Furniture, Silver and Decorative Arts auction features collections of Edward Zajac and Opal Taylor Adams
Petrified Wood Table Oval 90"X64"
14 May 2012
The Cabinet of Natural Curiosities: Bonhams introduces an original Natural History auction
Collection of Rough Diamond Crystals, World Localities
14 May 2012
Bonhams to host inaugural gems, minerals & lapidary works of art auction
Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1982 (1)
14 May 2012
Bonhams May Fine and Rare Wine Auction
Daniel Garber (American, 1880-1958) Spring Planting - Stony Ridge 25 x 30in
14 May 2012
American Paintings Auction at Bonhams New York
Kuba King Figure
13 May 2012
Strong results achieved at Bonhams African, Oceanic and Pre-Columbian art auction
ULSTER PROCLAMATION OF A PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT Ulster Provisional Government Proclamation
11 May 2012
Only known copy of the Ulster Proclamation of a Provisional Government at Bonhams
BRONTË (CHARLOTTE) Autograph letter signed ("C Brontë"), to Miss Holmes, complimenting her on her book, 1852
10 May 2012
Charlotte Brontë on literary motivation and a governess's plight, at Bonhams
A Success to the Eagle friggate glass ESTIMATE TO BE CONFIRMED
10 May 2012
Bonhams to sell 252 year old wine glass that recalls bloody business of legal piracy on the high seas
Sølve Sundsbø (Norwegian, born 1970) Kate Moss, 2006 50.8 x 40.7cm (20 x 16in).
10 May 2012
Kate Moss donates picture of herself by Sølve Sundsbø to NSPCC auction at Bonhams
Herbert Ponting, The Terra Nova at the ice foot, Cape Evans, 1911
10 May 2012
Herbert Ponting's images of Captain Scott's expedition to South Pole (1910-1913) to sell at Bonhams
A Jerry Garcia stage-played, acoustic guitar made by Takamine, ca. 1985. Includes case, Garcia's strap, pick and 2 discs, featuring the guitar on the covers.
8 May 2012
Jerry Garcia stage-played guitar tops Bonhams May Visions of Garcia auction
Joan Miró (1893-1983) Femme et oiseau devant le soleil Executed on 10 December 1942
8 May 2012
Great artists in turmoil lead Bonhams Impressionist and Modern Art sale
Nikos Engonopoulos (Greek, 1910-1985) Dioskouros II 92.5 x 73 cm.
8 May 2012
Masterpieces by two of the most important Greek post-war artists to sell at Bonhams
Joan Miró (Spanish, 1893-1983); One Plate, from The Prints of Joan Miró;
7 May 2012
Works by Miró lead Spring Prints auction at Bonhams in San Francisco
4 May 2012
The world's most beautiful book on fish at Bonhams Angling Sale
3 May 2012
Bonhams offers important 17th century "Mughal Mirror Diamond" necklace for private sale
Henry F. Farny (French, 1847-1916) Indian chief on horseback 16 x 11in
2 May 2012
Newly discovered masterwork brings $362,500 during May auction at Bonhams
El Anatsui, work TBD (title, size, date, and estimate are all TBD)
2 May 2012
Bonhams hosts inaugural contemporary evening and day sales
Zinaida Evgenievna Serebriakova (Russian, 1884-1967) 'Flora'
2 May 2012
Masterpieces by one of Russia's highest selling female artists, believed destroyed, offered by Bonhams
AC Ace Bristol
1 May 2012
Outstanding motor cars from the late Sir Antony Pilkington collection to be offered by Bonhams at Goodwood
A well-carved spinach jade double-gourd seal 18th/19th century
30 Apr 2012
Year of the Dragon items fire buyers imagination at Bonhams
1959 Austin Mini Se7en De Luxe Saloon Chassis no. AA2S7/108 Engine no. 8AUH-908
30 Apr 2012
Oldest unrestored Mini exceeds estimate at Bonhams £2M motor car sale at Hendon
1934 Brough Superior 996cc SS100
29 Apr 2012
Bonhams £2.2m Stafford Motorcycles auction realizes world record price
A late 18th/early 19th century onyx cameo brooch, by Morelli
27 Apr 2012
Cameo brooch gifted by Caroline Bonaparte, sourced in Scotland, sells for six times presale estimate at Bonhams
A sapphire and diamond 'Fuschia' brooch, by Van Cleef & Arpels,
26 Apr 2012
Clients pay top prices for rare pieces, sapphires, diamonds and pearls at Bonhams with sale realising close to £4 million
1969/70 Maserati Ghibli 4.7 Spider
25 Apr 2012
Racing greats and glorious grand routiers grace the grid at Bonhams Monaco sale
A Tibeto-Chinese gilt copper alloy figure of Syamatara
25 Apr 2012
Weekly Asian Art appraisal events start at Bonhams this Spring
A fine Chinese eight-panel cinnabar lacquer and hardstone overlay screen of the Eight Immortals 19th century
25 Apr 2012
Rich offerings of Chinese art fill two day June auction at Bonhams
A rare and important Zangid carved marble Basin Jazira or Syria, 12th Century
24 Apr 2012
Stunning 12th century carved marble basin tops Bonhams Indian and Islamic sale
A four-case inro lacquered in togidashi with two deer and pine trees 19th century
23 Apr 2012
Bonhams offers part three of a record-breaking private collection of Japanese works of art
20 Apr 2012
Bonhams witnesses a rejuvenated market during their first jewelry auction of the year
K11166 Shannon Lucid Training Suit; Two page description in auction catalog with image; Space Center Houston photo and list of exhibits listed in the auction catalog; Exhibit of this spacesuit in Bonhams Madison Avenue window; back-of-catalog advert in Bonhams February 2012 auction catalogue; featured on a postcard announcing the Space History Sale, to be sent out early in the New Year to Bonhams space history clients (and to select Bonhams VIP list)
19 Apr 2012
Bonhams aims for the stars for their annual Space auction
1937 Crocker 61ci 'Hemi-Head' V-Twin Engine no. 37-61-24
19 Apr 2012
Extraordinary American motorcycles from a private European collection to be offered at Quail Lodge
A Hopi kachina doll
18 Apr 2012
The Nancy Sue and Judson C. Ball collection of Native American Art comes to Bonhams New York
A Sam Maloof walnut and ebony rocking chair
18 Apr 2012
New world auction record set for a Sam Maloof rocking chair at Bonhams in Los Angeles
JAMES, HENRY.
18 Apr 2012
April brings successful sale of property from Serendipity Books Part II and European Paintings at Bonhams
Mayall, A daguerreotype portrait of Catherine Dickens, 1853-55, together with two Italian Opera passes.
18 Apr 2012
Discovered in antique shop: photographic portrait of Charles Dickens's wife, Catherine, to sell at Bonhams
An Exceptional Cased Pair Of Indian 28-Bore Silver-Mounted Flintlock Pistols With Silver Barrels And Lock-Plates
18 Apr 2012
Bonhams million pound sale of antique arms headed by pistols owned by Scottish aide-de-camp to King George III
A diamond solitaire ring
13 Apr 2012
Whimsical lots and dazzling diamonds highlight the Bonhams Fine Jewelry auction
Claude Flight (British, 1881-1955) Speed Linocut, 1922, printed in cobalt blue, yellow ochre, vermilion and Prussian blue, on buff oriental laid paper, signed and numbered 43/50 in pencil,
13 Apr 2012
Iconic big red London bus image at Bonhams Print Sale
Two Hermès crocodile Constance bags
13 Apr 2012
Bonhams offers private collection of iconic Hermès bags in Knightsbridge jewellery sale
Alan Lowndes (British, 1921-1978) Three Gulls One Boat 50 x 81 cm. (19 3/4 x 32 in.)
13 Apr 2012
Five paintings by Stockport born artist Alan Lowndes offered at Bonhams
GANDHI, MOHANDAS K., Pair of Ghandi's sandls.
12 Apr 2012
Collection of Michael Lerner and Modern Literature featured in Bonhams Spring Fine Books and Manuscripts auction
A 15th century gold marriage ring
12 Apr 2012
Rare 15th century gold marriage ring unearthed in Worcestershire to sell at Bonhams
A rare Venetian enamel and parcel gilt decorated copper dish, circa 1500
12 Apr 2012
Very rare 16th century dish leads sale of selected contents of Stobhall at Bonhams Edinburgh
Christopher Richard Wynne Nevinson A.R.A. (British, 1889-1946) Bomber Lithograph, 1918, on laid Antique de luxe paper?, signed and dated in pencil, with wide margins, 429 x 265mm (17 x 10 1/2in)(SH)
12 Apr 2012
Very rare Nevinson print never before seen at auction for sale at Bonhams
A Mughal gem-set gold-mounted jade Mirror Northern India, 17th/ 18th Century
12 Apr 2012
Mirror once owned by Indian and Danish royalty for sale at Bonhams Indian and Islamic sale
A Washo basket
11 Apr 2012
Bonhams to hold three June Native American Art auctions featuring collections of rare art and photography from Robert "Trader Bob" Bayuk, G. Lorenzo Fritz and various other owners
A late 18th/early 19th century onyx cameo brooch, by Morelli
11 Apr 2012
Cameo brooch gifted by Caroline Bonaparte, sourced in Scotland, offered by Bonhams
11 Apr 2012
Furniture from the reign of Henry VIII at Bonhams Beedham oak sale 1450-1750 in Chester
1975 Avanti, Chassis no. RQB 1829
11 Apr 2012
1972 Avanti II Coupé owned by designer of the coca-cola bottle, gray hound bus and the Avanti Coupé offered by Bonhams
Ex-GTC Gulf Team Davidoff, and the final example produced,1997 McLaren F1 GTR 'Longtail' FIA GT Endurance Racing Coupe Chassis no. 028R
10 Apr 2012
Legendary Gulf Team Davidoff McLaren F1 GTR to headline the Bonhams' Quail Lodge Sale
JESS. 1923-2004.
10 Apr 2012
Artwork from Peter Howard's legendary bookstore to highlight 'Made In California' auction at Bonhams
A fine and historic Civil War sword presented Major General Ambrose E. Burnisde
10 Apr 2012
General Burnside's sword and Purdey and Sons' earliest known pistols lead June Bonhams Arms & Armor sale
A sapphire and diamond 'Fuschia' brooch, by Van Cleef & Arpels,
10 Apr 2012
Rare pieces, sapphires, pink diamonds and jewels of Royal provenance highlight Bonhams Fine Jewelry sale
A Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted marquetry inlaid commode <BR />after a model by Jean Henri Riesener <BR />late 19th century
4 Apr 2012
A sale of two cities - works from a lady of title, Bel Air and noted Santa Barbara designer Perry Perkins highlight spring auction at Bonhams
Joan Crawford portrait
4 Apr 2012
TCM Classic Film Festival and Bonhams Present Passholder Exclusive Appraisal Sessions
A Sam Maloof walnut and ebony rocking chair
4 Apr 2012
One of a kind Los Angeles city residence designed by Hutton Wilkinson for Tony Duquette Studios to highlight spring auction
4 Apr 2012
Collection of Australian Olympic great Bobby Pearce to be sold at Bonhams
A copy of the original Surrender Telex, Falklands War 1982. 18x13.5ins. (46x34cm)
4 Apr 2012
Bonhams secure £7,250 for Falklands War surrender telex, sent by commander land forces Falkland Islands, Major-General Jeremy Moore, on 14 June 1982
An unusual 12-bore hammer gun by J. Purdey & Sons, no. 10914 Made for Prince Duleep Singh
4 Apr 2012
Bonhams sells shotgun of Prince of the Punjab for three times its estimate
A Very Fine Pair Of 26-Bore Silver-Mounted Flintlock Duelling Pistols
4 Apr 2012
Hidden collection of 30 English pistols emerges at Bonhams
Banksy (b. 1975), Love Is In The Air
3 Apr 2012
Banksy £400,000 triumph at Bonhams Urban Art Sale
Sybil Andrews, CPE (British/Canadian, 1898-1993) Golgotha (SA 15) Linocut printed in pale yellow ochre, pale spectrum red, crimson and alizarin purple madder, 1931, on buff oriental laid tissue, signed, titled and numbered 47/60 in pencil, with margins, 348 x 260mm (13 5/8 x 10 1/4in) (SH) (unframed)
3 Apr 2012
Moving images of the Passion by master print maker for sale at Bonhams
Bernardus Albingaunensis manuscript, account of voyages of discovery in Africa, Asia, and the New World, 1512.
2 Apr 2012
Chart a course to Bonhams for the Mapping and Discovery of America auction
Falkland Islands Conflict 1982 - Battle Trophy
2 Apr 2012
Bonhams Oxford sell Falklands battle trophy - name board of Argentine patrol boat
Attributed to Gerhard Richter, oil on paper (Pending authentication and further research)
30 Mar 2012
Richter miniature masterpiece sells for remarkable £133,250
ROBERT FALCON SCOTT. Autograph Letter Signed, 4 pages, 8vo, March 16, 1912, to Edgar Speyer
30 Mar 2012
Scott of the Antarctic's dying letter sells for £163,250 at Bonhams
An Indian ivory figural chess set, Rajasthan, circa 1870,
29 Mar 2012
Rare Indian chess sets offered by Bonhams
1928 Windhoff 746cc Four
29 Mar 2012
Bonhams Stafford motorcycle auction revs up with a host of exciting new consignments
A Rare Cased Pair Of 28-Bore Saw-Handled Flintlock Duelling Pistols Presented To Don Francisco De Sayus From H.R.H. The Prince Regent Of Great Britain
28 Mar 2012
Bonhams search for Spanish patriot & friend of Britain given gift of pistols by the Prince Regent
Laurence Stephen Lowry R.A. (British, 1887-1976) Yachts at Lytham St. Anne's 21.5 x 34 cm. (8 1/2 x 13 3/8 in.)
28 Mar 2012
Stunning painting by Lowry of Lytham St Anne's, Lancashire, offered by Bonhams
Paul Henry R.H.A. (Irish, 1876-1958) A view of Croagh Patrick from Achill Island,
28 Mar 2012
Painting of Saint Patrick's Mountain, "the Reek", offered by Bonhams
The Norman H. Dixon Collection of Antique Firearms as per list
28 Mar 2012
Hidden collection of 30 English pistols at Bonhams
Sir Stanley Spencer R.A. (British, 1891-1959) Bellrope Meadow 40.5 x 45.5 cm. (16 x 18 in.)
27 Mar 2012
Three newly discovered paintings by Sir Stanley Spencer offered at Bonhams
[CARPATHIA] The Rescue Captain's Report: Captain Rostron's hand-written account of the R.M.S. Titanic disaster<BR /> April 27th 1912 12 x 7-1/2 in. (30.48 x 19.05 cm.) each page. 2
26 Mar 2012
R.M.S. Titanic: 100 years of fact & fiction at Bonhams
Allan Ramsay (British, 1713-1784) Archibald, 3rd Duke of Argyll 77 x 64 cm. (30 5/16 x 25 3/16 in.)
26 Mar 2012
Portrait of Royal Bank of Scotland founder third Duke of Argyll for sale at Bonhams
Pontiac Silver Steak Convertible
26 Mar 2012
Pontiac Convertible, owned by Keith Richards and used by the Rolling Stones, to sell at Bonhams
Two similar Chinese blue and white vases, 18th century
23 Mar 2012
Stunning selection of ceramics, glass and Asian Art at Bonhams Oxford
Gerard Sekoto (South African, 1913-1993) Portrait of the Artist's Mother
22 Mar 2012
Images of powerful women dominate £3.5M South African Sale at Bonhams in London
ON INSPECTION***A Japanese cloisonne vase, signed
20 Mar 2012
Bonhams closes its participation in Asia Week 2012 with an auction of fine Japanese works of art
WORLD WAR ONE – KITCHENER and McKENNA. Autograph letter signed by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Reginald McKenna, to Lord Kitchener, 1915
20 Mar 2012
Poignant letter to Lord Kitchener calculating recruits needed for WW1 offered at Bonhams
A Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted Vernis Martin and mahogany mueble d' appui <BR />late 19th century
20 Mar 2012
A sale of two cities - the collection of noted Santa Barbara designer Perry Perkins on the auction block at Bonhams
20 Mar 2012
The golden age of lobby artwork - the Gaston Collection of early double-sided movie poster art
An amber snuff bottle with carved basket weave pattern 1730-1840
20 Mar 2012
Up to snuff: success at the Chinese snuff bottle auction at Bonhams
Rawat Gokal Das celebrating holi in the zenana Signed Bagta, Devgarh, dated 18080
19 Mar 2012
Work by Master Indian artist Bagta breaks auction world record at the Bonhams Indian, Himalayan & Southeast Asian auction

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