Painting Of Scott Of the Antarctic’s ship leaving Cardiff on tragic voyage for sale at Bonhams
Work marks strong links between city and Polar Hero
A painting of Captain Scott’s ship, Terra Nova, leaving Cardiff as it set sail for the South Pole in 1910 is for sale at Bonhams Polar Sale in London on 30 March 2012. It is estimated at £7,000-9,000.
Cardiff had played a vital role in the preparations for the voyage and the painting was commissioned by local councillors to…
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Bonhams to sell Zulu heritage in London
German art training that gave new insights into Africa
When does a work of art become part of a country’s national heritage? Bonhams next sale of South African Art on 21st March 2012 in New Bond Street, London,may go some way towards answering that question when “Zulu Woman“
by Irma Stern goes under the hammer.
Painted in 1935 at the height of her creative powers by South Africa’s leading artist, Irma Stern, it is estimated to sell for £400,000 to £600,00. As…
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Elizabeth Taylor Paintings Fetch $21,784,645 at Christie’s Auction
The three top works of Impressionist and Modern art from the storied Collection of Elizabeth Taylor fetched a combined £13,787,750 ($ 21,784,645 /€16,572,876) at Christie’s London Tuesday evening, more than doubling their pre-sale low estimate of …
1965 Jaguar E-Type that belonged to Sir Elton John offered at Bonhams Oxford
A red 1965 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2-Litre Roadster that belonged to Sir Elton John is one of the highlights of the Collectors’ Motor Cars and Automobilia sale, taking place at Bonhams Oxford on March 3rd 2012.
Estimated to sell for £50,000-70,000 the car was bought by Sir Elton in 1987. According to his fleet manager, Sir Elton and his staff referred to the E-Type as ‘OK Elton’ due to its number plate OKE 1, which was worn…
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Bonhams Impressionist & Modern Art Sale Totals £2.7m
Bonhams Impressionist & Modern Art auction on 7th February 2012 made a total of £2,657,700 with a Picasso, a Modigliani, a Renoir and a Chagall amongst the top lots sold were:
A stunning painting of ‘Notre …
Jim Wroda to Auction Antique Dolls and Related Children’s Items
Jim Wroda Auctions announces an auction of Dolls-Doll/Child Furniture and Doll related smalls, on February 24th 4pm.
Child’s collapsible bed, Child’s washstand with decorated inserts, child’s sleigh bed for a doll, doll’s wardrobe, child’s toy china …