A fine pair of early 19th century ormolu-mounted ebony cabinets belonging to the family of the Victorian Prime Minister William Gladstone (1808 – 98) is to be sold at Bonhams’ Sale of Fine English and Continental Furniture at 101 New Bond Street on 27 June. They are expected to fetch between £300,000 – 500,000.
Other News
Rare World Cup Trophies from Corgi
T o coincide with the World Cup Football in June 2006, Vectis will be offering in their 16 June auction some rare Corgi Football Trophy models.
One of the earliest surviving Jamaican combs to be sold at Bonhams
A historically significant Jamaican tortoiseshell and silver mounted set of combs and case, dated 1688, believed to be one of the earliest surviving works of art made in Jamaica of European influence will be sold in a sale of Fine Furniture and Works of Art sale at Bonhams in Edinburgh on Wednesday 7th June 2006.
Swarovski, The Lovlots have arrived!
Travelling at the speed of light, they enter the scene with an impressive, sparkling flourish. The crowd erupts into frenzied applause, celebrating the new superstars! Nine animal figurines, nine whimsical and fun characters that are guaranteed to take the heart of every crystal aficionado by storm.
Collectible World Studios Calls in the Receivers
Collectible World Studios who produce many popular collectible lines including Pocket Dragons and Me To You have called in the Receivers.
Bonhams sells most expensive watch auctioned in London for a decade
The second most expensive watch ever sold at a London auction, and the highest price achieved in the capital for a decade, fetched a groundbreaking £354,585 at Bonham’s’ Sale of Fine Watches and Wristwatches yesterday (Wednesday 24 May).
New Beatles Editions from Lorna Bailey
Lorna Bailey have just introduced two new Limited Editions to their Beatles Story range.
Wade Sarah and Puppy ‘Best Friends’ from C&S Collectables
New from C&S comes this fantastic Child Study Sarah and Puppy ‘Best Friends’. Issued in a limited edition of only 250.
Good price for World Cup tickets on offer at Bonhams
With anticipation building for England’s chances of winning this year’s world cup, the Bonhams Sale of World Cup Memorabilia will provide football fans with an opportunity to revel in the past and hark back to 1966. The ‘Sporting Legends – Football, Cricket, Rugby and Tennis’ sale will take place on 7 June in Knightsbridge, London, SW7.
The Splash Sotheby’S To Sell Iconic 1960S Work By David Hockney
SOTHEBY’S will be offering one of the most significant works by David Hockney ever come to auction in its Evening Sale of Contemporary Art in London on Tuesday, June 21st.
