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The sale doubled its total estimate and drew the highest number of registrations for a Bonhams U.S. Sale Dianne Feinstein. Credit: AP Photo Los Angeles – Bonhams presented the late Senator Dianne Feinstein’s personal collection on October 8 in Los Angeles. Immense interest fuelled the sale which lasted nearly 12 hrs, wi...

Netsuke are tiny, carved toggles designed to secure an individual’s sagemono– or traditional purse– to their kimono's obi (belt sash). These small-scale works of art have been part of Japanese culture since the 17th century. Regardless of age, materials, or form, netsuke by definition have two holes artfully integrated into their design to ho...

Chinese Famille Verte Plate, Kangxi period with stunning Butterfly and Flower decoration (Credit Ralph M. Chait Galleries Inc.) New York:   The 15th edition of Asia Week New York which concluded its nine- day run on March 22nd rang up $100,879,195M in combined sales between the twenty-one galleries and five auction houses. At press time, this ...

[L-R] The San Francisco home of Senator Dianne Feinstein and Richard C. Blum. The couple with His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama in Dharamshala, India. New York – Bonhams will present a selection of Himalayan sculpture and painting from the collection of Richard C. Blum and Senator Dianne Feinstein this March.Accumulated over a 30-year period...

The Crown, produced by Left Bank Pictures and Sony Pictures Television for Netflix, is a TV series about the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. It ran for six seasons from 2016 to 2023 and covered more than a half century of the ins and outs of the British royal family. Overall, 60 episodes aired, and the production went on to win numerous international ...

A 17th century Indo-Portuguese Summer Carpet, India, estimated at $30,000 – 50,000. New York – Bonhams will present The Donald Gant Collection, a highly curated selection of important antique and historical carpets and textiles, in New York on January 18. Featuring rare classical carpets from as early as the 16th century as well as som...

New York:  The Asia Week New York Association is delighted to announce the participation of  twenty-eight esteemed international galleries and six leading auction houses —Bonhams, Christie’s, Doyle, Heritage Auctions, iGavel, and Sotheby’s–in the 2024 edition of Asia Week New York.  Marking its 15th year in celebrating Asian art and cult...

On November 8, 2023, Bonhams of Edinburgh, Scotland presented its 251-lot The Dog Sale. This canine-themed event featured a full spectrum of fine and decorative art, pottery, sculpture, jewelry, and other category-spanning treasure celebrating the timeless bond between dogs and humans. Here are five sale highlights from Bonhams’ dog sale that cau...

Most cars depreciate over time, sharply losing value as soon as they leave the dealer’s parking lot. However, the price of some models skyrocket over time to incredible heights. These are rare and iconic cars, often from the racing world. Such cars are usually taken from private collections and auctioned off by reputable auction houses, but there...

New York:   Ending their 9-day run on March 24th, the 14th edition of Asia Week New York returned with the energy and exuberance of pre-pandemic years with twenty-six galleries and six auction houses reporting sales that collectively rang up an impressive $132,715,125 in sales. At press time, this figure includes 22 out of 26 galleries reporti...

Asia Week New York has become one of the most important annual events spotlighting all eras of fine and decorative art from China, India, the Himalayas, Southeast Asia, Tibet, Nepal, Japan, and Korea. Held annually each March across the Big Apple, its mission is "to celebrate and promote Asian art in New York City." To learn more about Asia Week Ne...

NEW YORK–When twenty-six international galleries and six auction houses–Bonhams, Christies, Doyle, Heritage, iGavel, and Sotheby’s– open their doors for the 2023 edition of Asia Week New York, from March 16th  through 24th , an abundance of eye-alluring treasures are certain to entice the wide swath of collectors, curators, and connois...

The much-awaited annual Asia Week New York is around the corner. Top-notch international Asian art galleries and major auction houses will collaborate to celebrate Asian art and culture. The 2023 edition of Asia Week New York, now in its 14th year, will formally run from March 16 through March 24, 2023. An arrangement of lots available during Bonha...

Headlined by a 12th Century Tibetan painting of Shakyamuni Buddha, and important private collections An important thangka of (Akshobhya) Shakyamuni Buddha from 12th century Tibet, estimate available on request. New York - During Asia Week in New York this March, Bonhams will present important single owner collections and works of art that hail...

A selection of pairs of magnificent, large famille rose jars and covers, Qianlong period. Estimates range between US$20,000 – 30,000 and US$60,000 – 80,000. New York – On January 24, 2023 in New York, Bonhams is honored to present Cohen & Cohen: 50 Years of Chinese Export Porcelain, a single-owner collection from ...