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It’s MLB opening day!⁠⚾️ ⁠ Our upcoming Fine Books & Manuscripts auction features an incredible piece of baseball history.⁠ ⁠ In April of 1916 Gimbels Department Store launched a promotional campaign advertising a free giveaway of 20 M101-4 cards, as seen in the Wisconsin papers above. The present owner’s grandfather was a 10-year-old Milwaukeean in 1916 who took advantage of the Gimbels promotion, obtaining a Babe Ruth rookie card. Over a century later, the card is coming under the hammer in our Fine Books and Manuscripts auction.⁠ ⁠ A profound and desirable rarity in any condition, Babe Ruth rookie cards are one of the of most sought-after trading cards in existence. Ruth’s larger-than-life personality, record-breaking achievements, and memorable moments, such as his “called shot” in the 1932 World Series between the Yankees and the Cubs, when Babe pointed two fingers at center field before driving a mammoth homerun deep into the center field seats, all contribute to his enduring legacy.⁠ ⁠ Browse and bid on the auction through our link in bio.⁠ ⁠ Fine Books & Manuscripts ⁠ 31 March - 10 April | Online Only ⁠ ⁠ #BonhamsBooks #BooksandManuscripts #BaseballHistory #BabeRuth #BaseballCards #BaseballCardCollection #RookieCard #BabeRuthRookieCard #MLBOpeningDay
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#BidNow “We do not know who commissioned this elegant couple from the Meissen modeller J.J. Kaendler around 1745, but it was likely a Catholic member of the German nobility,” says Sebastian Kuhn, European Ceramics Department Director.⁠ ⁠ “A Papal Bull of 1736 had forbidden membership of the Freemasons, so German Catholics – unwilling to relinquish their social pleasures – quickly established a light-hearted alternative. The Order of the Pug Dog – unlike the Freemasons – was dedicated to pleasure and allowed women as members; its main symbol was not the square and compass, but the most fashionable lap dog of the day. Any member of the order would have immediately recognised the significance of the pug dog seated on the table – and the apron – and seen themselves reflected in this elegant couple.⁠”⁠ ⁠ Take a closer look and discover the upcoming auction on Bonhams.com.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ __ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ [Vente à venir] « Nous ne savons pas qui a commandé ce couple élégant au modéliste de Meissen J.J. Kaendler vers 1745, mais il s'agissait probablement d'un membre catholique de la noblesse allemande. » dit Sebastian Kuhn, directeur du department Céramiques Européennes. ⁠ ⁠ « Une bulle papale de 1736 avait interdit l'adhésion aux Francs-Maçons, alors les catholiques allemands – ne voulant pas renoncer à leurs plaisirs sociaux – ont rapidement établi une alternative. L'Ordre du Chien Carlin – contrairement aux Francs-Maçons – était dédié au plaisir et permettait aux femmes d'être membres ; son principal symbole n'était pas l'équerre et le compas, mais le chien de compagnie le plus à la mode de l'époque. Tout membre de l'ordre aurait immédiatement reconnu la signification du carlin assis sur la table – et du tablier – et se serait vu reflété dans ce couple élégant. ⁠»⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Rendez-vous sur Bonhams.com pour découvrir la vente et enchérir via le lien dans notre bio.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ The Merkle Collection ⁠ ⁠ 17 April ⁠ ⁠ Paris ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #Bonhams #BonhamsFrance #BonhamsCornettedeStCyr #TheMerkleCollection #EuropeanCeramics #Ceramics #Meissen #MeissenCeramics
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Marking the culmination of 60 years of Jules Speelman's devotion to Asian Art and Buddhist Sculpture, this exceptional collection of Tibetan, Nepalese and Chinese bronze Buddhist figures and vessel is currently on global tour before returning to Europe to be auctioned at Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr in Paris on 11 June 2024.⁠ ⁠ Upcoming viewings:⁠ Hong Kong | 1 – 7 April⁠ Taipei | 12 – 13 April⁠ Geneva | 13 – 17 May⁠ Paris | 7 – 11 Jun⁠e⁠ ⁠ Head over to the link in our bio for more information.⁠ ⁠ Jules Speelman: Completing a Cycle - 60 Years of Devotion⁠ 11 June⁠ Paris⁠ ⁠ #Bonhams #Bonhams1793 #Densatil #buddism #buddha #printempsasiatique #printempsasiatique2024⁠
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Don’t miss your chance to bid in our Collecting Classic Luxury auction!⁠ ⁠ Discover timeless classics from Chanel, Hermès, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Bottega Veneta, and more. ⁠ ⁠ Browse and bid on the auction through our link in bio. ⁠ ⁠ Collecting Classic Luxury⁠ Ends 28 March⁠ Online, Los Angeles ⁠ ⁠ Pictured:⁠ (Lot 54) Hermès: Epsom 30cm Birkin ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #BonhamsBags #Hermès #Birkin #Chanel #Gucci #LouisVuitton #Prada #BottegaVeneta #LuxuryHandbags #DesignerFashion #Birkin30
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🦉 Discover the history of Surrealism and its revolutionary influence in our upcoming auction taking place in Paris and featuring 90 iconic lots. In Jane Graverol's ‘Le bon bout de la raison’, a captivating owl takes centre stage – a symbol of surreal intrigue, mystery and imagination. ⁠ ⁠ Head to our link in bio to browse the sale and register to bid today. ⁠ ⁠ 100 Years of Surrealism ⁠ 27 March ⁠ Paris ⁠ ⁠ #Bonhams #BonhamsFrance #BonhamsCornettedeStCyr #Surrealism #JaneGraverol #ModernArt
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Alexander "Skunder" Boghossian depicts #Timkat , the holiest celebration of the year for Orthodox Christians in Ethiopia. ⁠ ⁠ Painted shortly after his return from Paris in a brighter and optimistic palette, this painting reflects an investigation into the artists’ identity and marks a shift in style.⁠ ⁠ Browse the auction and register to bid via the link in bio. ⁠ ⁠ Modern & Contemporary African Art ⁠ 27 March ⁠ London, New Bond Street⁠ ⁠ ⁠ @bonhamsafricanart #bonhams #modernafricanart #bonhamscontemporary #africanart #modernart #Boghossian #artauction #21thcenturyart #arthistory
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Southern California is well-known for its strong ties with Latin American artists and designers, and Bonhams’ Modern Design|Art auction is pleased to include a selection of Latin American paintings and works on paper in their March 27th Los Angeles sale. With examples by Rufino Tamayo, Fernando De Szyszlo, Rafael Coronel, and Vladimir Cora, among others, there is certain to be perfect work for art and design aficionados alike.⁠ ⁠ Modern Design | Art⁠ ⁠ 27 March | Los Angeles⁠ ⁠ Auction preview:⁠ ⁠ 22 - 26 March | Bonhams Los Angeles⁠ ⁠ #Bonhams #ModernDesign #LosAngeles #RufinoTamayo #FernandoDeSzyszlo #RafaelCoronel #VladimirCora #LatinAmericanArt
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Bonhams celebrates Hong Kong Arts Month with The Doors, a contemporary art group exhibition showcasing works by twelve artists around the world, including Laura Berger, David Kaye, Jing Zhiyong, Stephen Wong Chun Hei and Chow Chun Fai. ⁠ ⁠ A reimagination of the very nature of paintings as symbolic doorways, through which viewers exit from reality to enter a world of new perspectives and experiences, swipe to see these paintings open a doorway to varying journeys across the landscape of dynamic visuals and emotions, from a mystically static seascape in Jing Zhiyong’s 'Holiday Rhapsody', to a spiritual night scene of feminine figures in Laura Berger’s 'Soft Light Fresh Air', to walking into the uncanny video game world reinterpreted by Stephen Wong Chun Hei in 'Video Game Landscape: Monte Carlo at Home'. ⁠ ⁠ Learn more and browse the exhibition through our link in bio. ⁠ ⁠ The Doors: Contemporary Art Exhibition ⁠ 21 March – 8 April⁠ Hong Kong ⁠ ⁠ #Bonhams #contemporaryart #lauraberger #davidkaye #stephenwongchunhei #jingzhiyong #chowchunfei #ArtBaselHongKong #hongkong
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Discover an exceptional array of works coming #underthehammer in our upcoming Prints & Multiples auction, now open for preview! ⁠ ⁠ Wayne Thiebaud’s Pie Case is a lovely, intimate example of the ways Thiebaud built images that elevate the American commonplace. ‘Delights’ was an early endeavor for Crown Point Press and its founder, master printer Kathan Brown, marking the beginning of a more than 50-year printmaking partnership where he has created over 100 different images.⁠ ⁠ Browse the auction and register to bid through our link in bio. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Auction Preview: ⁠ 22 - 25 March | Los Angeles ⁠ ⁠ Live Auction: ⁠ Prints & Multiples ⁠ 26 March | Los Angeles ⁠ ⁠ #Bonhams #BonhamsPrints #PrintsandMultiples #WayneThiebaud #CrownPointPress #KathanBrown #Printmaking #PrintsAuction
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Take a look at our next auction of Modern & Contemporary African Art with Head of Sale and Specialist, Helene Love-Allotey. ⁠ ⁠ Helene takes us through contemporary pieces by some of the most important artists from the African continent, including a masterful silk collage by South African artist Billie Zangewa. ⁠ ⁠ ⭐⭐⭐ ⁠ ⁠ Modern & Contemporary African Art ⁠ 27 March ⁠ London, New Bond Street⁠ ⁠ ⁠ @bonhamsafricanart #bonhams #contemporaryafricanart #bonhamscontemporary #africanart #contemporaryart #artauction #billiezangewa #samuelfosso #omarba #santumofokeng #21thcenturyart #arthistory
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We are proud to present our second Collecting Classic Luxury auction. 👜⁠ ⁠ Historically important pieces from every decade shine alongside fashion’s most recognizable timeless classics from iconic houses Chanel, Hermes, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Prada and Bottega Veneta. These pieces are displayed on chairs from our Modern Design | Art sale in Los Angeles, complementing the tastes of modern collectors. Browse and bid on our Collecting Classic Luxury auction through the link in bio.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Collecting Classic Luxury⁠ Ends 28 March | Online Only⁠ ⁠ Modern Design | Art⁠ 27 March | Los Angeles⁠ ⁠ #Bonhams #BonhamsBags #LuxuryHandbags #VintageHandbags #LuxuryFashion #Chanel #Hermes #Gucci #LouisVuitton #Prada #BottegaVeneta #DesignerHandbags #ModernDesign
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Spring has sprung 🌼⁠ ⁠ Step into the first day of spring with this bright bunch of daffodils by Bryan Pearce, offered in our upcoming Modern British and Irish Art auction on 27 March.⁠ ⁠ Head over to our link in bio to learn more, browse the auction and register to bid.⁠ ⁠ Modern British and Irish Art⁠ 27 March⁠ London, Knightsbridge⁠ ⁠ @bonhamsmodbrit #Bonhams #Bonhams1793 #BryanPearce #ModernArt #Britishart #britishartist #Spring #springtime #daffodils #stilllife
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