Rhyanon Demery
Head of Sale
Rhyanon Demery is a Senior Specialist and Head of Sale of marine and topographical pictures at Bonhams Knightsbridge in London. She oversees the saleroom's two Marine auctions and two Travel & Explora…
Travel & Exploration
Bonhams is the only international auction house holding regular Travel & Exploration sales. Our auctions in London combine artefacts, paintings, drawings, books, maps, manuscripts and photographs that give insights into the people and places of the world - often as documented during notable feats of travel and exploration.
Highlights range from polar artefacts such as a sledge used on an Ernest Shackleton expedition to works by Michel Jean Cazabon, Peter Rindisbacher, Daniel Thomas Egerton, Frank Hurley, John Claude White and David Roberts.
In addition, Bonhams US Books & Manuscripts department holds regular sales focusing on travel, exploration and Americana in books, maps and manuscripts.
Buying and selling Travel & Exploration material at Bonhams
Bonhams Travel & Exploration department has specialists covering the UK, Europe, the Americas, South Africa and Asia-Pacific.
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.
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Matthew Haley
Managing Director
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Veronique Scorer
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Luke Batterham
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Simon Roberts
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Sarah Lindberg
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Sarah Lindberg is a manuscript specialist in the Fine Book Department, which she joined in 2015. A history graduate from Exeter University, Sarah has a background in publishing, fine and decorative ar…
Adam Stackhouse
Specialist
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Polly Cornthwaite
Cataloguer, Marine and Topographical Pictures
Polly Cornthwaite is Administrator for Bonhams Marine Pictures and Travel & Exploration departments in London.
Lorenza Gay
Cataloguer
Lorenza Gay is a Cataloguer for Bonhams Books & Manuscripts department in London. As an art historian with a particular interest in iconography, iconology and the history of the book, Lorenza holds a …
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Travel & Exploration Sale
6 December | London, Knightsbridge
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