London – Classics Week returns to Bonhams this summer, bringing together an exceptional programme of seven live sales and four online auctions spanning 24 June to 2 July. Emblematic of over 3000 years of artistic excellence and offering works ranging in provenance from recent single-owner collections to royalty, the series offers remarkable breadth across ceramics, clocks, Old Master paintings, an...
Bonhams Classics Week presents a curated narrative of artistic and historical value, leveraging provenance and rarity to elevate the significance of the objects on offer. The strongest version of this narrative is that these auctions provide a tangible connection to history, allowing collectors to own pieces that embody craftsmanship, cultural exchange, and personal stories. The emphasis on unbroken provenance—such as the Herend tea service linked to Emperor Maximilian I or the Egyptian funerary...