Natural History

Bonhams Natural History department holds multiple auctions a year in Los Angeles and online, firmly establishing us as the forerunner in the field internationally. We offer a wide range of categories, such as mineral specimens; fossils (including dinosaurian), petrified wood, amber and ammolite; unmounted faceted gemstones (including rare phenomenal gemstones); gold; meteorites; lapidary, archaeological stone artefacts; mounts and animal, plant, insect and shell specimens, pearls and coral, and natural history-related decor and curiosities.

With consignments pulled from private collections, palaeontologists, fossil preparators, quarry and mine owners, we are able to provide many specimens that are fresh to market.

Buying and selling natural history at Bonhams
With offices and representatives in 22 countries, Bonhams gives buyers and sellers access to a global network of collectors and unparalleled marketing resources to achieve the highest price and level of client satisfaction possible. Contact a specialist directly for more information or submit your item online for a free auction estimate.