Renowned Artist’s “Muse” Mercedes to Star in Bonhams’ First Paris Sale

1936 Mercedes-Benz 500K owned by leading Abstract Expressionist artist, Georges Mathieu. The celebrated French artist Georges Mathieu will sell the 1936 Mercedes-Benz that he has owned for more than 50 years in Bonhams’ inaugural Paris sale on Saturday 9 February 2008. Mathieu, who held a major retrospective of his work in Paris in 2003, bought … Read more

Private Buyer Delights in Matchstick Men at Factory Gates

With an average hammer price of almost £1,000 per lot, Tennants Autumn House Treasures Sale on 22-23 November 2007 was a spectacular success for both the firm and their clients. With just over 2,000 lots, the sale attracted a record number of viewers (including complete families keen to see the natural history exhibits) who filled … Read more