View auction results for the oxford fine sale, bonhams oxford, 062015. When im asked what distinguishes us from other international auction houses, i could mention our innovative sales or our world records. Get contact details, videos, photos, opening times and map directions. Books, maps, manuscripts and historical photographs bonhams. Who can i contact to help me if i encounter problems. Plus buyers premium of 27% view catalogue dante gabriel rossetti 18281882. If you have queries about lots purchased in this auction, please. The place for artists, galeries and art collectors. Bonhams presents the june fine books, atlases, manuscripts and historical photographs sale.
Catalogues are usually available four weeks before the auction. Bonhams bonhams operates an aggregate bidding limit of. Part one tuesday 24 april 2007 at 11am and 2pm oxford part two tuesday 15 may 2007 at 11am and 2pm oxford by auctioneers of bonhams and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Murphy, published in 1938, was the first novel written. First four editions of cricket bible auction at bonhams the wisden cricketers almanack, the world famous bible of cricket, will be sold in june copies of the first four editions of wisden, the world famous bible of cricket, are for sale at bonhams book sale in oxford on june 29. Now, the book auctioneer clearly is not a specialist militaria auction house, but apparently got into this area because certain sellers were fed up with bonhams oxford.
These are often supplemented by singleowner collections, such as the library collection of the late w. Jun 10, 2015 based in oxford city centre for many years, bonhams developed a former mercedes showroom on the banbury road into a spacious modern auction building in 2008 to host collectors car and motorcycle sales as well as auctions across the spectrum of disciplines from antiquarian books to modern art. Books, manuscripts and literary portraits we use cookies to remember choices you make on functionality and personal features to enhance your experience to our site. How did imho a book auctioneer manage to realize higher prices for militaria arms and armour items than bonhams did at one of their specialist militaria arms and armour auctions. Bonhams business sold to private equity firm epiris. Bonhams is a privately owned british auction house and one of the worlds oldest and largest auctioneers of fine art and antiques. This brought together two of the four surviving georgian auction houses in london, bonhams having been founded in 1793, and phillips in. Jun 27, 2012 a rare first edition of samuel becketts murphy has sold for a massive. Uk bonhams oxford auctions i genuinely believe bonhams oxford to be the worst auction house in england. This entry was posted in bonham s, modern art, paintings and tagged bonhams, modern british, scottish on 01032017 by nelson.
Lesley weller and the travel and exploration collection of the late michael. Based in oxford city centre for many years, bonhams developed a former mercedes showroom on the banbury road into a spacious modern auction building in 2008 to host collectors car and motorcycle sales as well as auctions across the spectrum of disciplines from antiquarian books to modern art. For size and scope, bonhams valuation service is without equal. The first edition of samuel becketts murphy was sold at the charitys annual bonhams book auction and went for double the estimated price. Rare book hub rare books, book auctions, antiquarian book. Sell, bid and buy in online auctions contemporary and modern artworks for sale prints, paintings, photographs and sculptures. Soon matthew branched out into 19th century photography particularly of india. Illustrated with colour photographs and reproductions. Bonhams oxford newton history of science boas hall library. Costumes and textiles, bonhams oxford january 21, 2014 posted on january 4, 2014 by lacenews sale 21727 costumes and textiles in the oak interior. Founded in 1793, it is one of the worlds largest and most renowned auctioneers of fine art and antiques, motor cars and jewelry. Bonhams is a privately owned international auction house. The rare book hub offers tools for the book collector and bookseller, especially old and rare books, antique or antiquarian books, hard to find, out of print, and collectible collectable books. They are being sold on behalf of oxfam, as are many other items.
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The oxford fine sale we use cookies to remember choices you make on functionality and personal features to enhance your experience to our site. The auctioned book is one of only 1500 copies printed and. Phyllis hsia antique authentication ltd shop e, gf, po hing mansion 2. Plus buyers premium of 27% view catalogue northern celadon ware middle eastern style ewer. With experienced valuers around the globe supported by over 50 specialist departments we offer an unrivalled auction service, from single items to extensive collections. May 17, 2012 5 bonhams oxford do not list with the main sales directories, so many fewer buyers are aware of their auctions and therefore far fewer bid than could should. If you are interested in consigning property, the last consignment date for this auction is 10 apr 2020.
The european auction season began earlier this month in conjunction with retromobile festivities. Bonhams oxford offers a full service of antique valuations for auction, probate and. Bonhams web site can be used from most mobile devices provided there is an adequate network or wifi connection. Matthew haley has been the director of bonhams uk book department since 20. Regular antiques valuation days take place between 10. Bible, in english, authorised version the holy bible the book of common prayer, oxford, thomas baskett, 1747.
Please note that visits to the laboratory are by prior appointment only. Bonhams oxford offers a full service of antique valuations for auction, probate and insurance throughout oxfordshire, buckinghamshire, berkshire and gloucestershire including the thames valley. Our specialists are experts not only on books and manuscripts, but also on current market conditions, an essential combination. Murphy was the first novel by the irish author and dramatist, published in 1938.