LONDON.- Bonhams has appointed Mark Fraser as Chairman of its Australian operation with immediate effect. Bonhams Chairman, Robert Brooks said: “i am delighted to welcome Mark to Bonhams. His academic track record and high standing in the art world make this a very important appointment for us. I have no doubt that he will help us build on the promising start we have made in Australia.” Mark Fraser commented: “I’m very pleased to be offered this exciting opportunity. I have always admired the drive, ambition and auction house expertise of Robert Brooks and his Bonhams team. My goal is to help make Bonhams Australia the number one choice in this part of the world.” Born in London in 1962 Mark completed his education with a History degree (1981-84) at Pembroke College Cambridge. He then worked for a year as a researcher at the Public Records Office in Kew, and co-authored a book, `Ashanti’, on th