BONHAMS GEARS FOR ITS SIXTH AUCTION IN DUBAI

Bonhams

Bonhams, founded in 1793, is one of the world's oldest and largest auctioneers of fine art and antiques. The present company was formed by the merger in November 2001 of Bonhams & Brooks and Phillips Son and Neale UK. In August 2002, the company acquired Butterfields, the principal firm of auctioneers on the West Coast of America. Today, Bonhams offers more sales than any of its rivals, through two major salerooms in London: New Bond Street, and Knightsbridge, and a further five throughout the UK. Sales are also held in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Carmel, New York and Boston in the USA; Toronto, Canada; and France, Monaco, Hong Kong, Australia and Dubai. Bonhams has a worldwide network of offices and regional representatives in 27 countries offering sales advice and valuation services in 57 specialist areas. By the end of 2009, Bonhams had become UK market leaders in ten key specialist collecting areas. For a full listing of upcoming sales, plus details of Bonhams specialist departments, go to www.bonhams.com (May 2010).

Bonhams, one of the oldest auction houses in the world, will lead the way by offering classic collectors’ cars for the first time in the Middle East at their upcoming sale which will take place on 11th October at One&Only Royal Mirage. Bonhams sixth auction in Dubai will also include vintage and limited edition watches as well as Modern & Contemporary Middle Eastern, Iranian & South East Asian Art.

Matthew Girling, Bonhams Chief Executive Europe & Middle East, commented: “Following the phenomenal success of our earlier auctions in the Middle East, it has become apparent that the region is ready for greater exposure to world-class art and collectables, and the addition of motorcars and watches demonstrates our commitment to the region and our belief in the long term prospects for a thriving art market in Dubai.”