Bonhams New York is pleased to announce the November 9, 2006 auction of manuscripts, personally owned books, furniture, decorative arts, jewelry and fine arts associated with one of the world’s most important literary icons.
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A League Of Legends At Christie’s Football Sale – -George Best, Bobby Moore, Chopper Harris, Rivelino and Eric Cantona all represented at Christie’s autumn sale of football memorabilia
Christie’s Football Memorabilia on 13 September will include the jersey worn by George Best during the Manchester United versus Northampton Town F.A. Cup match in 1970, when he scored six goals and played arguably his finest ever football performance, as well as the jersey worn by Brazilian legend Rivelino in 1970 World Cup Final..
Early Scottish Football Pictures makes £266,000 at Bonhams
One of the earliest known paintings depicting a football game made £266,250 when it went under the hammer at Bonhams in Edinburgh on the 25th August.
Jools Holland to auction his tour piano for charity
A piece of musical history that has accompanied Tom Jones, Paul Mccartney, Eric Clapton and many more .
Royal Christmas Card to be sold at Bonhams in Edinburgh
A small painting by noted Scottish landscape painter James McIntosh Patrick, designed as a Christmas card for HRH The Queen Mother c1955, will be offered in Bonhams Scottish Sale on August 25th,. It is expected to make up to £8,000.
New World Record Price For Car Number Plate – £331,500 – Will Benefit Tatton Park in Cheshire
One of the most sought-after UK registrations “M1” was sold today for £331,500 by Bonhams at its annual Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale in Chichester.
Russian sword of exhibition quality adds to the cut and thrust of Bonhams next sale of arms
A collection of fine Russian arms – swords and pistols – stand out in Bonhams next sale of Antique Arms, Armour and Modern Sporting Guns to be held at Knightsbridge, on July 27.
Going, Going… Gone Charlie Chaplin’s trademark hat and cane breaks world auction record
From the Sunset Strip to Abbey Road, Bonhams & Butterfields, the world’s fastest growing auction house, is privileged to announce the record-breaking sale of film legend Charlie Chaplin’s trademark bowler hat and cane from his iconic Tramp costume.
I’m a little teapot – here’s my £7,000 handle, here’s my 22ct gold spout
The ultimate golden wedding anniversary present is coming under the hammer at Bonhams in London next month. Included in a sale of Fine Silver & Objects of Vertu at 101 New Bond Street on 5 July is a 22 carat gold teapot estimated to fetch between £6,000 – 7,000.
Kick-off under the hammer – from 175 years ago!
One of the earliest known paintings depicting a football game is to go under the hammer at Bonhams in Edinburgh this summer. “The Village Ba’Game” c.1830 by Scottish artist Alexander Carse (c.1770 – 1843) is set to make £30,000 – 50,000 at Bonhams’ Scottish Sale, George Street on 25 August. It is very similar to another Carse picture belonging to a Dundee art gallery, which is currently on tour at the World Cup in Germany.
