London.- BP British Art Displays at the Tate Britain present “Rubens and Britain” on view from November 22nd through May 6th 2012. A draftsman of extraordinary imagination, energy and skill, Sir Peter Paul Rubens (1577–1640) was the leading Flemish…
Massive Qianlong Lacquer Vase Highlights June Auction in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO, CA.- Summer begins with a wealth of Chinese art at Bonhams & Butterfields, with fine objects in every collecting category going on the auction block June 21 at 10 a.m. A rare carved red, lacquer vase, Qianlong, discovered in an East Coas…
Bonhams Cements Its Position as Market Leader for Japanese Art in Europe
LONDON.- The bi-annual `Various Owners’ fine Japanese auction that took place on 11th November in New Bond Street ensured that Bonhams enjoyed another resounding success during Asian Art Week, with a sale that totalled over £1.7million. The top l…
Chinese Emperor’s Personal White Jade Dragon Seal Sells for £2.7 Million at Bonhams
LONDON.- A stunning piece of China’s Imperial history – a seal personally commissioned and used by the Qianlong Emperor (1711-1799) – sold for £2,708,000 at Bonhams Sale of Fine Chinese Art on November 11th in London. The perfect four c…
Pele’s Final International Match Worn Shirt from 1971 to Sell at Bonhams
LONDON.- The shirt worn by the legendary Brazilian footballer Pelé in his final international appearance for Brazil versus Yugoslavia on 18 July 1971 is to be sold at Bonhams, Chester as part of its Sporting Memorabilia sale on 20 October 2010. It has…