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History Buffs Bid Strong at Bonhams New York

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Book collectors, members of the trade and history buffs vied today for first editions, signed manuscripts and letters, collectibles and ephemera related to important figures in world history at Bonhams New York. The Winter Books & Manuscripts auction by the international fine arts auctioneers brought more than $850,000 and included a scarce copy of the … Read more

The Wild West Rides Again at Bonhams & Butterfields – Firearms of Geronimo, Wyatt Earp and Buffalo Bill Bring Big Bids in San Francisco Auction

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Antique arms, armor and modern sporting guns were the fancy of collectors and dealers on Tuesday, 20 November, 2007 during the $1.3-million auction at Bonhams & Butterfields in San Francisco. The day-long sale included multiple bidding battles as those in the salesroom competed with bidders on telephones from across the US and the globe. Among … Read more

Bonhams Inaugural Offering of African and Oceanic Arts in New York City Marked by Exemplary Sales

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AuctionPublicity.com – A standing-room-only crowd, as well as an international pool of telephone bidders, gathered on Tuesday, November 13th for Bonhams’ inaugural sale of African and Oceanic Art, held at the New York auction gallery located in the historic Fuller Building. The nearly 400-lot sale, featuring historical works and masterpieces of African, Melanesian and Polynesian … Read more

Bonhams to Hold the First Egyptian Revival Sale

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AuctionPublicity.com – Bonhams, the international fine art auction house, will be holding ‘The Egyptian Revival Sale’ on 23rd January 2008, an auction of works of art inspired by Ancient Egypt, which will coincide with the Tutankhamun Exhibition at the O2 Dome. The event will include a short talk by Lord and Lady Carnarvon. Lord Carnarvon … Read more