Jeff Olson
Director
Jeffrey Olson has been Director of the Japanese Department at Bonhams New York since 2009, and holds more than 20 years of auction experience. He is one of Bonhams auctioneers and regularly handles th…
Japanese Art
Bonhams have been market leaders in Japanese Art since the department's first auction in 2007, highlighted by the sale of the Szechenyi Collection, the most successful auction of Japanese art ever held in Europe. Every year, Bonhams has achieved impressive results in the category and often world record prices, particularly for netsuke and inro, ceramics as well as Meiji Period metalwork, lacquer and cloisonné enamel.
The London auctions at Bonhams draw collectors, curators and dealers from all around the world, featuring objects assembled, catalogued and researched by internationally-renowned specialists who offer over 100 years of combined expertise in the field.
BUYING AND SELLING JAPANESE ART AT BONHAMS
You can buy and sell through auction at Bonhams. Auctions are held multiple times a year in London, Paris, New York and Marlborough, Massachusetts, often coinciding with Asian Art Week. You can contact us directly to consign an artwork or visit our digital Selling Hub for valuations on consignments to future sales.
You can also buy and sell through Private Sale. Bonhams Private Sales provide clients with a bespoke approach to buying and selling, outside of the auction calendar. Whether you are looking for a specific artwork or to sell an object, our global team is on hand to help research, source or sell on your behalf. Contact a specialist below for more information.
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Suzannah Yip
Department Director
Suzannah Yip joined Bonhams in August 2007 to create and head the Japanese Department, and to make Bonhams the leading auction house for Japanese art in Europe. Under her leadership, the department in…
Suhyung Kim
Director, Asian Works of Art
Suhyung Kim is Director of Asian Works of Art at Bonhams Skinner. Her areas of expertise include Korean art, Japanese prints and Asian ceramics and paintings. Joining Bonhams Skinner in 2012, Suhyung …
Helen Eagles
Deputy Director, Asian Works of Art
Helen Eagles is Deputy Director of Asian Works of Art at Bonhams Skinner. She joined the company in 2014 as a Specialist. Prior to Bonhams Skinner, Helen gained experience cataloging and administratin…
Yoko Chino
Junior Specialist
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Rachel Hyman
Department Director
Rachel Hyman is Department Director and Senior Specialist in the Asian Art Department Knightsbridge, having joined Bonhams in 2013. With 20 years' experience in the field of Asian Art, she currently w…
Rachel Du
Specialist
Rachel Du is Specialist and Head of Sale for Chinese Works of Art at Bonhams in Los Angeles. Her areas of expertise include jades, porcelain, scholar's objects and bronzes. Since joining Bonhams in 20…
Karina Choy
Junior Specialist
Karina Choy is Junior Specialist for Japanese Art at Bonhams New Bond Street in London. She focuses on netsuke and military art. Since joining Bonhams in 2017, Karina's exceptional sales have included…
Bianca Dolfin
Specialist
Bianca Dolfin is a Specialist for Asian Art at Bonhams Knightsbridge in London.
Philip Hafferty
Junior Specialist
Philip Hafferty is Junior Specialist for Japanese Art at Bonhams in New York. His areas of interest include early modern Japanese painting and arts related to the Japanese tea ceremony. Before joining…
Lazarus Halstead
Head of Department
Lazarus Halstead is Head of Asian Art at Bonhams Knightsbridge in London. Lazarus has been working in the field of Asian Art for more than 10 years. He previously founded a successful Asian Art depart…
Lidia Lee
Sale Coordinator
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Myth, Mirth and Magic: Important Netsuke and Sagemono from the Guy de Lasteyrie Collection
14 June | Paris, Avenue Hoche
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