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Artworks from Chester and the Northwest make a mint at Bonhams London auctions


Louise J. Rayner, ‘Eastgate St.’ sold for £95,000

Residents asked to search attics and basements for hidden treasures which have run into millions of £’s

A Bonhams Regional Director, Antony Bennett, says that the northwest of England is producing some of the company’s most outstanding items with winning results at auction in London. “The Northwest punches above its weight when it comes to art,” he…
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Bonhams to sell Harry Lindsay motorcycles collection at the 32nd International Classic Motorcycle Show in Stafford






Over 30 motorcycles from the collection of the Irish motorcycle legend, Harry Lindsay, are to feature in Bonhams next auction at the Classic Motorcycle Show in Stafford, on 29th April 2012. The collection is expected to fetch over £200,000 in total. Highlights include an ‘as new’ McIntosh Norton 500cc Manx (£25,000-30,000) together with a matching McIntosh Norton 350cc Manx (£22,000-27,000).

Bonhams is delighted to announce the…
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RELEASE: The Robert H. Blumenfield Collection to be offered at Christie’s Asian Art Week in March 2012

Release date: 3/1/2012
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Bonhams offers South Asian art preview at XVA Gallery (DIFC) during Art Dubai

Bonhams is proud to present a preview of highlights from its June 7th Modern & Contemporary South Asian Art sale in London, at XVA Gallery in Dubai from March 21st to March 22nd during Art Dubai, the biggest art fair in the region.

The Bonhams preview will include artists such as A.R. Chughtai, Jamil Naqsh, Allah Bux, Gulgee and Sadequain, the top modern artists of Pakistan.

An image of horsemen playing the traditional game of Buzkashi with a headless goat, painted by Ismail…
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RESULTS: Old Master Paintings Part II

Release date: 1/26/2012
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(Simplified Chinese) RESULTS: Christie’s Asia 2011 Sales Total HK$7.04 billion/US$904 million

Release date: 1/26/2012
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RELEASE: Superb Works Lead Christie’s Spring Sale of Japanese and Korean Art

Release date: 3/1/2012
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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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RELEASE: Superb Bronzes, Sculptures, and Paintings Lead Christie’s Sale of Indian and Southeast Asian Art in March

Release date: 3/1/2012
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Bonhams Islamic & Indian Sale leads with 12th century Syrian carved marble basin




Bonham’s Islamic and Indian Art Sale, on Tuesday April 24, highlights magnificent works of art dating from the 7th century through to the 19th century – including Ottoman Iznik ceramics, Fatimid rock crystal and ceramics, Mughal jade and Qajar jewelery.

The auction comprises a strong array of metalwork, Iznik pottery with excellent provenance from small private collections, miniatures and textiles from the…
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