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BONHAMS
CHRISTIE’S
PHILLIPS
SOTHEBY’S
MARCH APRIL MAY
Going, going...
From model ships to modern art, Simon de Burton’s guide to forthcoming auctions
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MOTOR CARS
GOODWOOD. In addition to its long-
standing sales at the Goodwood Festival
of Speed and Revival
events, Bonhams now
stages a third during
the Members’ Meeting.18
MARINE
LONDON. An essential diary date for any
boat lover, the Marine Sale will include
everything from model ships to maritime memorabilia.22
MOTORCYCLES
STAFFORD. An annual motorcycle sale that
draws global enthusiasts. Expect to see up
to 400 bikes from the pioneer years to the present.11
LES GRANDES MARQUES
MONACO. If you’re
in port to watch the
biennial Historic Grand Prix, head to
Bonhams for its timely sale.15
WINE
LONDON. A sale of “noble wines” will
include a selection direct from the Grandi
Cru d’Italia, the committee founded in 2005 to
develop Italy’s top vineyards.VARIOUS DATES, THE
ROCKEFELLER COLLECTION
NEW YORK. Around 2,000 items
from the estate of David Rockefeller
willbesoldinaseriesofauctions. 24
THE COLLECTOR
LONDON. Christie’s
has developed
a new sale
format called The
Collector, which,
on this occasion,
will encompass
furniture, works
of art and silver.8
-9CONTEMPORARY
ART
LONDON. Phillips’
cutting-edge
modern art
sales provide
rich pickings
for interior
decorators
working on
homes both on
land and at sea.9
PHOTOGRAPHY
NEWYORK.Amustfor
anyone looking to add
edgy photographs to their loft
apartment – or minimalist yacht.12
WATCHES
GENEVA. Renowned horological auctioneer
Aurel Bacs will preside over Geneva Watch
Auction: Seven in his inimitable – and often record-
breaking – style. Expect several watches to go for seven
figures. Look out for the Daytona Ultimatum section
dedicated to the Rolex Cosmograph.20
BRITISH ART
LONDON.Inaninterestingtwistonthe
Modern British category, Made in Britain
will include all types of British-made artwork, with
estimates from £100 to many hundreds of thousands.11
DECORATIVE ARTS
PARIS. This regular
sale of furniture and
decorative arts from the 17th to 19th
centuries is more likely to attract
connoisseurs than trend-setters.^15TRAVEL
AND
MAPS
LONDON. A single-
owner collection of
ephemera relating
to sea voyages,
exploration and
British naval history- with atlases and
maps etc – forms
the heart of this
remarkable sale.
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WALID JUFFALI
EGHAM. The collection of Walid Juffali,
the late Saudi Arabian billionaire, will be
sold in situ at his sprawling Surrey mansion, with
objects ranging from contemporary Dale Chihuly
sculptures to a 19th century Belgian fireplace.25
DESIGN
LONDON. “Important Design”
features pieces from greats
such as Philippe Starck, Marc Newson
and Charles and Ray Eames.16
AMERICAN ART
NEW YORK. This wide-ranging sale will include
everything from beautifully carved, wooden
decoy ducks to North American Indian textiles.24
SPORTING GUNS
LONDON. Get ready for the next shooting
season and pick up English sporting guns
by makers such as Purdey and Holland & Holland.22
MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART
DUBAI. A growing collector base in the
Middle East has made this sale of modern
and contemporary art an annual fixture.20
-21 CHINESE ART
NEW YORK. The continued
strength of the Asian art
market could see strong prices for
traditional Chinese paintings as
well as modern works.10
TRIBAL ART
PARIS. The City of Lights has long been
a centre for dealers in tribal art, many
exceptional examples of which were brought back
from the French colonies during the early 20th century.12
INTERIORS
LONDON. Anyone decorating a home – or
boat – from top to bottom should consider
attending one of the eclectic interiors sales at Christie’s.26
DESIGN
LONDON. This regular Phillips design sale
frequently offers remarkable works. Three
yearsago,MarcNewson’s
Lockheed Lounge chaise
longue became the most
expensive design object
ever auctioned when it
realised £2.4m.28
JEWELLERY
HONG KONG.
Phillips jewellery
experts regularly consign
some of the world’s most
covetable jade jewellery
for this annual sale.31
CONTEMPORARY ART
HONG KONG. Black tie
outfits and glamorous
cocktail dresses will be worn by
bidders at this contemporary art
sale – a must for the social elite.20
ASIAN ART
NEW YORK. Asia Week will feature sales
across all categories of Asian art, with a
second sale dedicated to 15th century Ming porcelain. 17FINE WATCHES
LONDON. Everything from 18th century
pocket watches to current wristwatches
from leading brands will be among the lots on offer.25
ISLAMIC ART
LONDON. The linchpin of Sotheby’s long-
standing Islamic Week, this sale will include
manuscripts, works of art and antiquities.