Nette Megens
Head of Department
Nette Megens became the Head of Department of European Ceramics in 2016, having joined Bonhams European Ceramics and Glass department in 2007. She holds a Master of Arts degree specializing in decorat…
European Ceramics
Bonhams European Ceramics department has unmatched experience and expertise in the field. Uniquely among international auction houses, we hold exclusive, stand-alone sales of European ceramics ranging from the 16th - 20th centuries.
In addition to our regular sales, we are well-known for selling important single-owner collections, including the Heinrich Rothberger Collection, the Hoffmeister Collection of Meissen Porcelain and the Helmut Joseph Collection of Important Snuff Boxes. Our specialists travel extensively to provide free and confidential valuations and advice to collectors and museums worldwide.
We are active and long-standing members of ceramic societies such as the French Porcelain Society, Gesellschaft der Keramikfreunde, the American Ceramics Circle and Amici di Doccia, and we organise regular lectures, trips and handling sessions for our clients. Our specialists are on the vetting committees of major international art fairs and are contributing authors to several books that are standard works in the field. Additionally, we are the first auction house to support scientific research into European porcelain.
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Sebastian Kuhn
Department Director
Sebastian Kuhn is a Specialist in the Bonhams European Ceramics Department, having joined in 2008. He studied History and English at the Australian National University, followed by the Sotheby's Works…
Sophie von der Goltz
Head of Sale
Sophie von der Goltz is Specialist for European Ceramics at Bonhams New Bond Street in London. She has worked on exceptional sales such as Important Meissen Porcelain from a Private Collection (Parts …
Sarah Priest
Regional Manager, Midlands
Sarah Priest is Regional Manager for the Midlands, based in Bonhams' Knowle office. She travels throughout the West Midlands, Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Herefordshire and Leicestershire offering va…
John Sandon
Consultant
John Sandon is a consultant for the British Ceramics and Glass Department. He joined the department in 1975 and was appointed International Director of European Ceramics and Glass following the merger…
Patrick Toynbee
Senior Valuer Specialist
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Stuart Slavid
Senior Vice President | European Decorative Arts, Silver
Stuart Slavid is Senior Vice President and Director of European Decorative Arts & Silver at Bonhams Skinner. He joined the company in 1989 as Director of the Fine Ceramics department, specializing in …
Therese Ferrara
European Specialist
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Ghislaine Howard
Sale Coordinator
Ghislaine Howard is Administrator for Bonhams' European Ceramics, British Ceramics and Glass departments in London. Before joining Bonhams in 2022, Ghislaine (also known as Leni) worked as Department …
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