Charles O'Brien
Director, Head of Department
Charles O'Brien graduated from St Andrews University with a Masters degree in the History of Art in 1982. He worked for Sotheby's for nine years and then joined Bonhams as Head of the 19th century pai…
19th Century & Orientalist Paintings
Bonhams 19th Century & Orientalist Paintings auctions offer a range of pictures by important 19th and early 20th century British and European artists. We hold six auctions a year in London, including an annual sale of Orientalist Art in October. In addition, we participate in numerous multi-category themed sales in London, Paris and Los Angeles.
The market for 19th century art has performed consistently well in recent years, with Orientalist art in particular seeing significant growth. Our carefully curated auctions bring together leading artists alongside lesser-seen names, attracting global interest from private collectors, trade clients and institutions. We enjoy a higher sell-through rate than our major competitors and our sales often achieve world auction record prices, a recent example being Osman Hamdi Bey's Young Woman Reading.
Buying and selling 19th century and Orientalist paintings at Bonhams
Bonhams 19th Century & Orientalist Paintings department has specialists and representatives across the UK, Europe and the United States. Our experienced, friendly and approachable team are on hand to assist you with all aspects of buying and selling at auction, or offer a tailored service to meet your particular requirements through Bonhams Private Sales.
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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Peter Rees
Director, Head of Sales
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Veronique Scorer
Head of Department
Veronique Scorer was appointed Head of Pictures, Knightsbridge, in 2009 and loves the diversity of this busy, vibrant saleroom. Sales of Modern British & Irish Art, Prints & Multiples, British & Europ…
Thomas Seaman
Head of Sale
Thomas Seaman is Specialist for 19th Century Paintings at Bonhams Knightsbridge in London.
Alistair Laird
Department Director
Alistair Laird is Director of the 19th Century Picture Department, and also oversees the sales of Marine Pictures. The highlight of his career was discovering a lost painting of Richmond Hill by the A…
Richard Hopkinson
Head of Department
Richard Hopkinson is Northern region valuer of paintings, prints and maps. Richard has worked in the art world since 1980 and joined the picture department of Phillips North West in 1994. In 2001, Ric…
May Matthews
Managing Director, Scotland
May Matthews is Specialist for Scottish Art at Bonhams in Edinburgh. She has a particular interest in East Lothian artists, such as W.D. McKay, Robert Noble, Sir William Gillies and John Bellany. Sinc…
Robert Smith
Regional Director, South East
Robert Smith is Bonhams' Regional Director for the Southeast. Based in Guildford, he travels throughout the counties of Surrey, Sussex, Kent and Hampshire offering valuations for auction, probate and …
Emma Sykes
Regional Manager, West of England
Emma Sykes is General Manager and Picture Specialist for Bonhams Bath, where she has been based since 2006. She previously worked at Bonhams Chester saleroom, having joined the company in 1997. Emma i…
Stefania Lumetta
Junior specialist Old master and 19th century paintings
Stefania Lumetta is a Junior Specialist for Old Master Paintings and 19th Century Art departments in Paris.
Kieran O'Boyle
Representative
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Johann Leibbrandt
Representative
Johann Leibbrandt, Bonhams Senior Representative in Madrid, has been with the company since 2004. He read Art History followed by an MA in Restoration and Rehabilitation of Spanish Patrimony at Complu…
Rocco Rich
Senior Specialist
Rocco Rich is a Fine Arts Specialist of 19th Century European Paintings at Bonhams in Los Angeles. With over 20 years' experience in the field, he is responsible for the company's West Coast evaluatio…
Elizabeth Haff
Specialist, American & European Works of Art
Elizabeth Haff is a Specialist for American & European Works of Art at Bonhams Skinner. Her major area of interest is 19th century painting. Joinging Bonhams Skinner in 2009, Elizabeth had over 25 yea…
Morgan Martin
Head of Department
Morgan Martin is Head of Department for American Art at Bonhams in New York. Joining Bonhams in 2021, Morgan has over a decade of auction experience, with an emphasis in 19th and 20th century American…
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19th Century and British Impressionist Art
29 March 2023 | London, New Bond Street
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