LONDON.- Sotheby’s autumn sale of Modern and Contemporary Prints will take place on Thursday, 16 September, 2010 and will offer collectors a broad selection of works spanning the twentieth century. Prior to the auction, the sale will be on public …
Strong Selection by Modern and Contemporary Masters at Sotheby’s
LONDON.- Sotheby’s autumn sale of Modern and Contemporary Prints will take place on Thursday, 16 September, 2010 and will offer collectors a broad selection of works spanning the twentieth century. Prior to the auction, the sale will be on public …
Some of the Earliest Photographs of Fiji from 1881 to Make £20,000 at Bonhams
LONDON.- An extraordinary journey into the heart of Fiji some 129 years ago by three British brothers, carrying with them all the heavy paraphernalia associated with early photography, returned in triumph with images that still fascinate today. This re…
Some of the Earliest Photographs of Fiji from 1881 to Make £20,000 at Bonhams
LONDON.- An extraordinary journey into the heart of Fiji some 129 years ago by three British brothers, carrying with them all the heavy paraphernalia associated with early photography, returned in triumph with images that still fascinate today. This re…
£35,000 Model Steam Engine Labelled “Mechanical Marvel of the Day” in 1898 to Sell at Bonhams
LONDON.- A six inch gauge model steam engine built by Lucas and Davies for a railroad hobbyist called Mr Percy Leigh in the late 19th century, which formed part of the most costly miniature railway system in the world, is to be sold at Bonhams, New Bon…
Sotheby’s London to Hold First-Ever Sale of Chimneypieces
LONDON.- On Tuesday, September 14th, Sotheby’s will hold its first-ever sale dedicated entirely to antique chimneypieces and fire grates. The sale –among the first of its kind at a leading auction house – will bring to the market some 20…
Frank Auerbach Painting Emerges After 30 Years in Private Hands
LONDON.- An important and large painting Looking Towards Mornington Crescent Station (1972 -74) by the highly acclaimed artist Frank Auerbach will be sold by Bonhams in the 20th Century British Art auction at New Bond Street on November 17th 2010. The…
Frank Auerbach Painting Emerges After 30 Years in Private Hands
LONDON.- An important and large painting Looking Towards Mornington Crescent Station (1972 -74) by the highly acclaimed artist Frank Auerbach will be sold by Bonhams in the 20th Century British Art auction at New Bond Street on November 17th 2010. The…
17th Century Automata Lion Clock Roars in £117,600 at Bonhams
LONDON.- An early 17th century gilt brass automata lion clock, which moves its eyes in time with the seconds and roars a chime every hour, sold for £117,600 at Bonhams, New Bond Street as part of its Fine Clocks and Barometers sale on Wednesday 14 Jul…
Portrait of Charlie Chaplin’s Favourite for Sale at Bonhams
LONDON.- A portrait by Joaquín Sorolla, entitled ‘La Bella Raquel’ is to highlight Bonhams 19th Century Paintings auction on 29th September 2010, New Bond Street, London. Acclaimed as a ‘genius’ by Sarah Bernhardt, Raquel Meller wa…