London – Bonhams has appointed Theresa McCullough as Senior Specialist in Indian, Himalayan, and Southeast Asian Art in London. She will also be responsible for valuations across Europe.

Theresa brings thirty years of experience in the field, combining deep subject knowledge with commercial expertise, and a proven record of leadership across the auction, museum, and academic sectors.

Before joining Bonhams, Theresa began her career at Spink, London where she established herself as a respected dealer in Indian and Southeast Asian art.

She held senior roles at Sotheby's New York, achieving record-breaking sales in Indian sculpture; and as Principal Curator at the Asian Civilisations Museum in Singapore, where she led major exhibitions, museum publications, and international collaborations—including with the Musée national des arts asiatiques – Guimet in Paris and Yale University Art Gallery in New Haven. She has long been a trusted advisor to private collectors, museums, and institutions worldwide, with a focus on connoisseurship and strategic collecting.

She holds a Master's degree in the History of Art and Archaeology from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London.

Theresa McCullough, commented: "I am thrilled to be joining the Bonhams team and to contribute to its long-standing reputation for excellence and integrity in the field of Indian, Himalayan, and Southeast Asian art. It is a privilege to be part of such a globally respected, specialist-led house at an exciting time of growth."

25 September 2025