In and out of Bonhams' salerooms with Sasha Thomas

Sasha Thomas talks to Head of South Asian Art, Priya Singh, about Bonhams' boldest department, playing the long game, and the allure of the 'Indian Picasso'

Isabelle de Borchgrave recreated Frida Kahlo's Casa Azul, the costumes for the Ballet Russes, not to mention 300 years of fashion history - and all out of humble dressmakers' paper . Jean Christophe Laizeau finds out why

Sasha Thomas highlights a selection of Bonhams' sales worldwide

Nancy Astor arrived from Virginia, conquered society and then annoyed Winston Churchill by being the first woman to sit as an MP in Parliament. Obviously she needed jewels. Kim Parker writes about her crowning glory: the Cartier tiara

Jack Barclay survived a career in motor racing to sell Rolls-Royces to royalty and rock stars – and everyone in between. Neil Lyndon describes the heady days of the most glamorous Mayfair emporium

Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr is pleased to offer the painting Nude by Vu Cao Dam in the upcoming Vietnamese Art Online auction.

Alexander Norman tells of signs and wonders in the search for the reborn Dalai Lama

Join Hannah Crosbie in conversation with Mick O'Connell, Head of Wine for Bonhams UK & Continental Europe, as they explore the world of wine auctions—from rare vintages to strategic purchases. Discover expert insights, personal stories, and Mick's perspective on making fine wine more accessible.

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Orpheus (Maquette 1), conceived in 1956, is a rare sculpture created by one of the most important modern British artists - Dame Barbara Hepworth.

Bonhams Jewellery specialists share their expertise on the enduring appeal of tiaras, the 'most majestic of accessories'

The celebrated painter MF Husain developed a modernist style that saw him described as "the barefoot Picasso of India."

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