LOS ANGELES, CA.- Bonhams & Butterfields is to offer a selection of unusual gem-set, singing bird music boxes during the firm’s Fine European Furniture and Decorative Arts sale on June 13, 2011 in Los Angeles. The collection is comprised of approx…
Dali, Warhol, Chagall Highlight Bonhams & Butterfields $1.6 Million Fine Prints Auction
LOS ANGELES, CA.- On May 3, 2011, Bonhams & Butterfields presented its $1.6-million Fine Prints auction, marked by strong surrealism sales: the exceptional $134,000 purchase of Salvador Dalí’s La Divine Comédie, a complete signed portfolio of 100 col…
Tony Duquette’s Talismans of Power is 100% Sold and Brngs More than $350,000
LOS ANGELES, CA.- Bonhams & Butterfields offered the Tony Duquette “Talismans of Power” auction, which followed the firm’s sale of 20th Century Decorative Arts, on April 18, 2011. The energy in the full Los Angeles saleroom was electric as the auction…
California Love: More than 70 Years of Napa Wines to Highlight June Auction
SAN FRANCISCO, CA.- Bonhams & Butterfields announced the summer Wine auction on June 18, 2011 in San Francisco, simulcast to Los Angeles. The sale, consisting of numerous fine and rare wines, will feature several collections of important Bordeaux and B…
Handle with White Gloves: The Collection of Sir Daniel Donohue Brings Over $4 Million
LOS ANGELES, CA.- Bonhams & Butterfields announced an extraordinary result for its auction of the Collection of Sir Daniel Donohue on April 4-5, 2011 in Los Angeles. The remarkable two-day single owner sale brought more than $4-million and featured nea…
Tony Duquette’s Talisman’s of Power on Offer at Bonhams & Butterfields in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, CA.- Bonhams & Butterfields announced the Tony Duquette “Talismans of Power” Auction on April 18, 2011, which will follow the firm’s sale of 20th Century Decorative Arts. The Los Angeles auction will feature a unique offering of approxim…
Estate of Television and Business Pioneer Maria Helen Smith Brings More than $3-Million at Bonhams & Butterfields
LOS ANGELES, CA.- Bonhams & Butterfields was pleased to offer the Estate of Maria Helen Smith, San Diego, California during the auctions of Classic California: Important Motorcycles, Motorcars and Related Memorabilia, Sunset Estate and a single-owner …
Hattie McDaniel’s Personal Presentation Script from ‘Gone with the Wind’ on the Auction Block
LOS ANGELES, CA.- Bonhams & Butterfields’ Entertainment Memorabilia auction on December 13, 2010 in Los Angeles will feature a wide variety of items related to Hollywood, Rock ‘n Roll and Animation Art, including one of our star lots — Hattie McDani…
Bud Ekins Collection to Be Offered at Classic California Sale
LOS ANGELES, CA.- With a long history of representing the legends of Hollywood at its annual Classic California Auction, Bonhams & Butterfields offers the collection of famed racer, stuntman and Triumph dealer Bud Ekins on November 13th at the Petersen…
November Sunset Estate Auction to Feature Jewelry and Handbags from the Estate of Maria Helen Smith
LOS ANGELES, CA.- Bonhams & Butterfields announced the November 14-15, 2010 Sunset Estate Auction featuring Property from the Estate of television and business pioneer, Maria Helen Smith. The two-day sale will include a robust selection of vintage an…