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Music

Rory Gallagher’s Renowned Fender Stratocaster Heads to Bonhams Auction

Acclaimed for his electrifying performances, the late Irish musician and songwriter Rory Gallagher has left an indelible mark on the world of music. Recognised as one of the greatest guitarists in history, his legacy continues to inspire fans and musicians across the

2 months ago

Art·News·Painting

Bold Works by Fritz Scholder, Oscar Howe, and Charles Loloma Highlight Bonhams Modern Native American Art Sale

Dartmouth Portrait #3, 1973 by Fritz Scholder (Luiseño, 1937-2005), estimated at $100,000 – 150,000, and a Pueblo-style gold and coral necklace circa 1998 by Jesse Monongya (Diné [Navajo]/Hopi, b. 1952), estimated at $12,000 – 18,000.

5 months ago

Art·News·Painting

Bonhams Stages First Stand-Alone Sale Of Bloomsbury Artists

London – Following three years of setting record-breaking results for Bloomsbury artists, Bonhams will stage its first auction dedicated solely to this fascinating set of artists and thinkers. Bloomsbury: Modern British Art sale will run from 8-18 April on bonhams.com. Two major portraits, Portrait of Henri Doucet,

6 months ago

The Magnus Princeps Relief: A unique and early bronze portrait medallion of the Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II, Italy, circa 1450. Estimate: £1,500,000-2,000,000.

History

Rediscovered Early Portrait Of Mehmed The Conquerer Stars In Bonhams Islamic & Indian Art Sale

London – A rediscovered portrait medallion of Sultan Mehmed II (1432-1481), predating his epic conquest of Constantinople, will star in Bonhams Islamic and Indian Art Sale on Tuesday 21 May at Bonhams New Bond Street. The medallion, cast in bronze, and dating back to

6 months ago

Art

Bonhams Spotlights Textiles As Olafur Eliasson’s Weaved Artwork Leads Spring Design Sale

London – Bonhams celebrates textiles this April with a handwoven artwork designed by internationally acclaimed artist, Olafur Eliasson and created by prestigious Swedish textile studio, Märta Måås-Fjetterström. The work, entitled The Green Glass Carpet leads Bonhams Design Sale at New Bond Street on Wednesday 24 April and is offered with an estimate of

7 months ago

Art

Museum-Quality Densatil Figure of Virupaksha Sells for HK$38million at Bonhams Hong Kong

Moments ago at Bonhams Hong Kong sale of Images of Devotion, an Early 15th Century Gilt Copper Alloy Figure of Virupaksha from Densatil Monastery in Central Tibet sold for a whooping price at HK$37,964,000. A top lot of the sale, it carried an estimate of HK$35-55million. The entire sale achieved

10 months ago

Art·Painting

Bonhams Presents A Feast Of Prints & Multiples Sales This December

London – As the festive season approaches, Bonhams presents a feast of four Prints & Multiples sales taking place in London this December, providing an array of editions for the aspiring and the avid collector. Included in the festive line-up is the special thematic

10 months ago

Art

Lee Ufan And Lucio Fontana Lead Post-War & Contemporary Art At Bonhams Cornette De Saint Cyr Paris

Paris – An impressive scale 2008 painting by Lee Ufan (born 1936) and an iconic Concetto Spaziale, Attesa painting by Lucio Fontana (1899-1968) lead Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr’s Post-War & Contemporary Art sale on 7 December in Paris. The sale will also include a section devoted to the Second School of Paris and

10 months ago

Left: The EMI TG12345 Mk I Recording Console Used By The Beatles at Abbey Road Studios to Record Their Groundbreaking Album 'Abbey Road' Estimate on request. Right: Iain Macmillan (British, 1938-2006) One of Two prints of The Beatles on Abbey Road, 1969. Estimate: £18,000 - 20,000.

Music

The Sound of The Beatles: Bonhams to Offer The ‘Abbey Road’ Console

London – Abbey Road, the last album recorded by The Beatles, is one of the most groundbreaking albums of all time. Named after the now world-famous road on which the recording studios are situated in London, the album’s distinctive sound is indebted to

10 months ago

Series·TV Shows

Bonhams To Offer Costumes And Props From The Award-Winning Netflix Series The Crown

London – The award-winning series, The Crown, is one of Netflix’s most prestigious and acclaimed shows. Now, as the final series premieres, Bonhams announces a once-in-a-lifetime auction of close to 450 props, furniture, and costumes – including those inspired by Queen Elizabeth’s Coronation Robes and Princess Diana’s

10 months ago

Art·Painting

Bonhams Champions The Beautiful Game

London – A magnificent 1926 panorama by the celebrated English painter, Charles Cundall R.A., R.W.S, R.P entitled A Cup Tie at Crystal Palace, Corinthians V Manchester City leads Bonhams online only Football: The Beautiful Game Sale from 4-13 December. The painting is offered with an estimate of £100,000-150,000. The impressive single-owner

10 months ago

The 'Psychedelic Eye' Mosaic Commissioned By John Lennon For His Swimming Pool At His Kenwood Home. Estimate: Refer to Department. Credit: Claire Carroll Photography / Bonhams

Music

John Lennon’s Psychedelic Eye Mosaic From His Swimming Pool At Kenwood To Be Offered At Bonhams

London – A psychedelic eye mosaic commissioned by John Lennon for the swimming pool at his Kenwood home in Surrey in 1965 leads Bonhams’ Rock, Pop & Film sale on Wednesday 29 November at Knightsbridge, London. Claire Tole-Moir, Bonhams Head of Popular Culture

10 months ago