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#ComingSoon...! 👀    This April, 20th/21st Century Art returns to London with two auctions in our New Bond Street saleroom. An Evening Sale on 2 April with highlight pieces by Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita and Barbara Kruger among others will be followed by a Day Sale on 3 April.     Find out more about the upcoming auctions: https://lnkd.in/dibApbwW   20th/21st Century Art Sales  2 & 3 April   London    #20th21stCenturyArtWeek #ImpressionistArt #ModernArt #ContemporaryArt #PostWarArt #Foujita #BarbaraKruger #FineArt #LondonExhibition #20thCenturyArt #21stCenturyArt 

The Classics returns to Paris this spring!  A celebration of timeless craftsmanship and refined taste, this sale offers rare and exceptional pieces. Explore an extraordinary selection of Old Master Paintings, Ceramics, Fine Glass, Works of Art, Furniture, Silver, Sculpture, Clocks, and Antiquities at our Avenue Hoche saleroom.  Visit the link to find out more: https://lnkd.in/g8BXsZVH The Classics  8 April   Paris, Avenue Hoche Old Master Paintings  9 April  Paris, Avenue Hoche #Bonhams #TheClassics #OldMasterPaintings #ParisAuction 

In celebration of International Women’s Day, we had the privilege of hosting an inspiring internal webinar: Influence, Solidarity, and Symbolism: Insights into Female Leadership in the Art World.   The discussion featured esteemed women leaders from across the Bonhams network, including CEO Chabi Priscilla Nouri, Managing Director UK India Phillips, Managing Director US Lilly S. Chan, Managing Director Europe Catherine Yaiche and CEO of Bukowskis and Bonhams Nordics Louise Arén. Together, they explored the representation of female leadership in the art world, sharing invaluable insights on breaking barriers with resilience, influence, and creativity.   A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to this meaningful conversation. By fostering dialogue and celebrating diverse leadership, we continue to empower the next generation of women in the art and auction industry. #InternationalWomensDay #IWD #Bonhams

Bonhams will present two themed sales — ‘Eight at Eighty’ and ‘Monks & Mahasiddhas: Living the Teachings of Buddha’ this May in Hong Kong to celebrate the milestone of Jules Speelman, one of the world’s foremost collectors and dealers of Asian art, having reached the age of 80.      ‘Eight at Eighty’ commemorates Speelman’s 80th birthday with seven bronze sculptures and one thangka, each representing a distinct and significant period in Chinese and Himalayan art. Meanwhile, ‘Monks & Mahasiddhas: Living the Teachings of Buddha’ highlights Speelman’s enduring fascination with portraits of revered teachers, offering a glimpse into the unique Buddhist tradition of venerating images of masters while celebrating their individuality as authentic individuals.     Selected highlights will be on view in Chengdu, Shanghai and Taipei, before returning to Hong Kong for a full preview in May 2025.     Discover more about the exhibitions and auctions schedule: https://lnkd.in/eHUwFfyj    Eight at Eighty  Monks & Mahasiddhas: Living the Teachings of Buddha  5 May  Hong Kong    #Bonhams #BonhamsHongKong #Speelman #HimalayanArt #AsianArt

#ComingSoon An exceptional work by Bridget Riley will lead the 20th/21st Century Art Evening Sale at Bonhams New Bond Street, London. The work, painted in 1985, has an estimate of £1,500,000 - £2,500,000. Ralph Taylor, Global Head of 20th and 21st Century Art at Bonhams, commented: "This exceptional work by Bridget Riley is from one of the most important periods of her career. The distinctive palette choices mark this clearly as an 'Egypt series' painting, amongst the most highly sought after works in her long and illustrious career. Riley is one of the greatest living artists globally and so we expect this to excite collectors from around the globe." Find out more: https://lnkd.in/ezus43_F 20th/21st Century Art Evening Sale 2 April London, New Bond Street #Bonhams #BridgetRiley #ContemporaryArt #ModernArt

  #SpecialistStories We asked Claire Gallois de Bagneux, Head of Modern Decorative Art & Design in Paris, to tell us more about the unique designs of Roberto Giulio Rida.    “We are dedicating a sale to Roberto Giulio Rida, a contemporary Italian designer who creates furniture and lighting from vintage glass elements, playing with historical or artistic references. These Murano glass fragments come from the largest manufacturers such as Venini, Barovier, and Seguso, and are featured in unique creations designed and crafted to give them a second life. The Adone chest of drawers is a one-of-a-kind piece from 2015, made from palm wood, onto which Rida adds a mosaic of amber-tinted glass lenses and gilded mirrors. The 12 March sale will present 87 pieces from the artist's workshop, all as inventive as they are elegant.” Roberto Giulio Rida Collection  12 March  Paris, Avenue Hoche Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gzeMjgc8 #ModernDesign #RobertoRida #ModernAndDecorativeArt #MuranoGlass #ContemporaryDesign #VintageGlassArt #ItalianDesign 

Last night, Bonhams Los Angeles was honored to host Project Angel Food’s Angel Art Auction, supporting those critically ill in the wake of the devastating Los Angeles fires. With Melissa Rivers opening the program alongside Honorary Chair Alexandra Grant, Bonhams' Caroline Robinson led the live auction, featuring works by Andy Warhol, Alexandra Grant, Cassandria Blackmore, Herb Ritts, Todd Gray, Shepard Fairey, John Baldessari, and more. A remarkable evening for a vital cause. #Bonhams #AngelArtAuction #ProjectAngelFood #FineArt #LosAngeles

Last night, we were thrilled to hold a panel discussion focusing on the life and work of eminent Iraqi artist Jewad Selim to celebrate the publication of the artist’s catalogue raisonné. The panel featured Bonhams Group Head of Middle Eastern, Islamic & South Asian Art, Nima Sagharchi, in discussion with Selim’s daughters, Zaineb Jewad Selim and Miriam Knight. The panel was moderated by Professor of Art History and Coordinator of the Contemporary Arab and Muslim Cultural Studies Initiative at the University of North Texas, Nada Shabout. An exhibition of Selim’s work titled ‘Jewad Selim: A New Life’ is on display at Bonhams New Bond Street until 28 February. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/efwqApCy #Bonhams #Event #JewadSelim #PanelDiscussion #LondonEvent #MiddleEasternArt #IraqiArt

We spoke to Specialist Thomas Seaman about a star lot from our next 19th Century & British Impressionist Art auction - Osman Hamdi Bey’s ‘Kahve Ocağı (The Hearth)’ from 1879.     This oil on canvas painting is thought to be one of Hamdi Bey’s first harem scenes in which many of his trademark motifs can be seen for the first time. Perhaps the most interesting decorative element is the wooden calligraphic panel hanging to the left of the fireplace – it reveals a private joke, as the calligraphy spells out the artist’s name in an intricate Kufic script. This is the first known example of the “secret signatures” Hamdi Bey enjoyed hiding in his many compositions.     Works by Osman Hamdi Bey rarely come to the open market, only around 30 oils have ever been to auction. The last time Hamdi Bey’s work was sold at Bonhams, a world record price of £6.6 million was achieved for ‘Young Woman Reading’ in 2019.     Find out more about the intricate detail of this painting: https://lnkd.in/eGRQbNDJ   19th Century & British Impressionist Art  26 March   London, New Bond Street #Bonhams #19thCenturyArt #19thCenturyPainting #OrientalistArt #OsmanHamdiBey #OilOnCanvas #WorldRecord  

Meet Jamie! 🥃 We’re thrilled to welcome Jamie Connor to our Whisky Department in Edinburgh! Ahead of his upcoming Distilled Rarity sale, we caught up with him to discover what inspired his journey as a whisky specialist, his surprising hidden talent, and the whisky that changed his life. Jamie also shares what excites him most about this exceptional sale, featuring treasures like the Brora Triptych set (released in 2021 to mark Brora Distillery’s grand reopening), a Mortlach Generations 70-Year-Old 1938 by Gordon & MacPhail, and a Bowmore 52-Year-Old 1965—both offered at no reserve. Plus, he says to expect iconic releases from Rosebank and Glenfarclas, alongside rare Cognacs, including the ultra-exclusive Godet Origine (only 3 bottles in existence!). Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eF9bffR8 Distilled Rarity ⁠  Ends 11 March ⁠  Online Only  ⁠ #Whisky #WhiskyCollector #RareWhisky #WhiskySpecialist #Brora #Bowmore #Rosebank #Glenfarclas