#Bonhams Auctions

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Exploring Bonhams "The Crown": A Royal Auction Experience

The Crown auction at Bonhams has become a celebrated event, drawing collectors and history enthusiasts alike. Known for its exquisite curation of royal memorabilia and items inspired by regal heritage, this auction offers a unique glimpse into the opulent lifestyles of monarchs and the enduring allure of royal history.

Whether you’re an ardent admirer of British royalty or a collector seeking rare treasures, Bonhams The Crown provides an unparalleled opportunity to own artifacts linked to some of the world’s most iconic royal figures and their legacies.

A Brief Overview of Bonhams Auctions

Founded in 1793, Bonhams is one of the oldest and most respected auction houses globally. Renowned for its diverse range of categories, including fine art, antiques, and luxury items, Bonhams has hosted auctions that consistently captivate a worldwide audience.

This auction exemplifies the company’s dedication to preserving and presenting culturally significant artifacts. It not only showcases items of historical importance but also reflects the timeless fascination with monarchy and the treasures that symbolize royal life.

What makes Bonhams "The Crown" special?

It is more than just an auction—it is an event steeped in storytelling and historical reverence. The collection often includes rare artifacts, jewelry, and objects associated with monarchs, nobility, and historical milestones. Some highlights that have graced previous auctions include:

Jewelry Fit for RoyaltyLuxurious necklaces, brooches, and tiaras, many of which have ties to royal families, are prominent features of this auction. These pieces are not only valuable for their craftsmanship but also for the historical significance they carry.

Fine art and portraiture. Paintings and prints depicting royal figures and palace landscapes are common. Collectors with a passion for art find themselves drawn to these works that capture the grandeur of royal life.

Rare documents and letters Historical documents, such as handwritten letters and signed proclamations, offer a direct connection to the rulers of the past. These items often attract collectors who value their authenticity and historical value.

Royal Fashion and AccessoriesThe auction frequently includes clothing or accessories inspired by or connected to royalty, such as gowns, gloves, and handbags. These items appeal to both fashion historians and royal memorabilia enthusiasts.

 The Global Appeal

Royalty transcends borders, and this auction attracts bidders from across the globe. From collectors in the United States to those in Asia and Europe, the event’s appeal lies in its ability to bring together rare and historically significant items that resonate with a universal fascination for royalty.

Furthermore, Bonhams enhances accessibility for its international audience by offering online bidding options, ensuring that collectors worldwide can participate in the excitement of the auction.

Why Collectors Should Explore Bonhams "The Crown"

Heritage and LegacyOwning an item from "The Crown" auction means acquiring a piece of history. Each artifact tells a story, bridging the past and the present, and adds a sense of timelessness to any collection.

Investment OpportunityMany items sold at "The Crown" auction increase in value over time due to their rarity and historical significance, making them attractive investments.

Connection to RoyaltyFor fans of royal culture, owning memorabilia associated with monarchs creates a personal connection to a world of grandeur and tradition.

Conclusion

As highlighted by Auctiondaily, Bonhams "The Crown" stands as a testament to the enduring allure of royalty and the treasures it inspires. With its unparalleled curation of historically rich and visually stunning items, this auction offers collectors an extraordinary opportunity to own pieces that symbolize royal splendor.

Whether you’re an avid collector or a first-time bidder, this auction invites you to immerse yourself in the regal legacy it celebrates. Don’t miss the chance to explore this remarkable event and discover the treasures waiting to become part of your collection.

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Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary Coupé, 1989. Chassis no. ZA9CA05A6KLA12692 appeared in and was wreaked for Martin Scorsese's film The Wolf of Wall Street. The 25th Anniversary model finished in Bianco Polo over Bianco interior is one of 12 built for the US market. It is the exact car that Leonardo DiCaprio crashed in the film, apparently Scorsese was dissatisfied with the damage done during the stunts and had a flatbed truck collide with the Bertone-designed Lamborghini multiple times to inflict more damage. It is to be offered at auction by Bonhams and has an estimate of US$1,500,000- $2,000,000.

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Portrait of a Lady (1750) by Franz van der Mijn (Flemish, 1719–1783), oil on canvas, 92.2 x 72.3 cm, Private Collection

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From the Library of Anne Rice (Part 2)

Cherubs Angels of Love.  Boston: Little, Brown, & Company, 1994. Inscribed. 

Horst His Work and His World.  New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1984. With a note. 

Arroyo, Raymond. The Spider Who Saved Christmas.  Sophia Institute Press, 2020. Inscribed. 

Chester, Laura. Free Rein. Providence: Burning Deck, 1988. Ownership Signature. Inscribed. 

Frankel, Ellen. The Illustrated Hebrew Bible. New York: Steward, Tabori, & Chang. 

Hendrick, Susan & Vilma Machette. World Colors Dolls & Dress.  Grantville, Maryland: Hobby House Press, 1997. Inscribed.

Kepler, Lars.  The Sandman.  New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2018. With a note. 

Laughlin, Clarence John. Ghost Along the Mississippi. New York: Bonanza Books, 1961.  

Link, Luther. The Devil Mask without a Face.  Reaktion Books, 1995. With a note. 

Lopez, George R. and Perron Andrea. In a Flicker.  AuthorHouse, 2015. Inscribed. 

Nelson, Robert S. and Kristen M. Collins.  Holy Image and Hallowed Ground Icons from Sinai.  Los Angeles, J. Paul Getty Museum, 2007. Inscribed. 

Pearson, Dave. Byzantium and Beyond. The Dave Pearson Trust, 2012. With a note. 

Riesem, Richard O.  Mount Hope.  Landmark Society of Western New York, 1995. Inscribed.

Penny, Louise. The Nature of the Beast. New York: Minotaur Books, 2015. Signed and inscribed by Penny to Anne Rice.

Penny, Louise. A Great Reckoning. New York: Minotaur Books, 2016. With Anne Rice ownership signature and inscription.

Penny, Louise. Glass Houses. New York: Minotaur Books, 2017. Advance reading copy. Signed and inscribed by Penny to Anne Rice.

Penny, Louise, Kingdom of the Blind. New York: Minotaur Books, 2018. First edition, signed and inscribed by Penny to Anne Rice.

Penny, Louise.  A Better Man. New York: Minotaur Books, 2019. Signed and inscribed by Penny to Anne Rice.

Cazeau, Jean-Louis and Rick Knowlton. A World of Chess. Jefferson, NC: McFarland and Company, 2017. Inscribed by Knowlton to Anne Rice on the half-title: "You have given me many hours of pleasure with your vampire series! May you enjoy this peculiar corner of world culture I have been exploring...."

Brown, Nancy Marie. Ivory Vikings: The Mystery of the Most Famous Chessmen in the World and the Woman Who Made them. New York: St. Martin's Press, 2015. With Anne Rice ownership signature and annotations in red ink throughout.

Chernev, Irving and Kenneth Harkness. An Invitation to Chess. New York: Fireside Book, 1985. Minor annotations in red ink by Anne Rice throughout.

Ackroyd, Peter. Dickens. [New York]: HarperCollins Publisher, 1990.

Ackroyd, Peter. Dickens. [New York]: HarperCollins Publisher, 1990.

Bloom, Harold, editor. Charles Dickens. New York, Philadelphia: Chelsea House Publishers, 1987.

Cotsell, Michael. Critical Essays on Charles Dickens's 'Great Expectations'. Boston, Massachusetts: G.K. Hall & Co., 1990.

Dickens, Charles. A Christmas Carol. New York, London: W.W. Norton & Company, 2017. Gift inscription on the flyleaf. 

Dickens, Charles. American Notes. Mineola, New York: Dover Publication Inc., 2017.

Dickens, Charles. Bleak House. New York: Everyman's Library, 1991.

Dickens, Charles. Great Expectations. New York: Barnes & Nobles Classics, 2004.

Dickens, Charles. Great Expectations. New York: Everyman's Library, 1992.

Dickens, Charles. Great Expectations. Norwalk, Connecticut: The Easton Press, 1979.

Dickens, Charles. Hard Times. [New York]: Penguin Classics, 2011.

Dickens, Charles. Little Dorrit. New York: Everyman's Library, 1992.

Dickens, Charles. Nicholas Nickleby. New York: George Routledge and Sons, [1880].

Dickens, Charles. Oliver Twist. New York: Everyman's Library, 1992.

Dickens, Charles. Our Mutual Friend. New York: Everyman's Library, 1994.

Dickens, Charles. The Mystery of Edwin Drood. New York: Modern Library, 2009.

Dickens, Charles. The Old Curiosity Shop. Mineola, New York: Dover Publication Inc., 2003.

Dickens, Charles. The Uncommercial Traveller and Reprinted Pieces. Oxford, New York: Oxford University Press, 1989.

Forster, John. The Life of Charles Dickens, Volume 3: 1852-1870. [Cambridge, England]: Cambridge University Press, 2011.

Goodheart, Eugene, editor. Critical Insights: Charles Dickens. Pasadena, California and Hackensack, New Jersey: Salem Press, 2011.

Hammond, Mary. Charles Dickens's 'Great Expectations.' [London]: Ashgate, 2015.

Ingham , Patricia. Dickens, Women & Language. Toronto, Buffalo: University of Toronto Press, 1992.

Jordan, Joseph P. Dickens Novels as Verse. Madison, Teaneck: Fairleigh Dickinson University Press, 2014.

Jordan, John O. The Cambridge Companion to Charles Dickens. [Cambridge, England]: Cambridge University Press, 2001.

Nelson, A.N. The Mystery of Charles Dickens. [New York]: Harper, 2020.

Pykett, Lyn. Critical Issues: Charles Dickens. [New York]: Palgrave, 2002.

Slater, Michael. Dickens and Women. Stanford, California: Stanford University Press, 1983.

Slater, Michael. The Great Charles Dickens Scandal. New Haven and London: Yale University Press, 2012.

Tomalin, Claire. Charles Dickens: A Life. [New York]: Penguin Books, 2011.

Tomalin, Claire. The Invisible Woman. New York: Vintage Books, 1991.

Wilson, Angus. The World of Charles Dickens. New York: The Viking Press, 1970.

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A shirt believed to have been worn by Napoleon on St. Helena, circa 1820

This shirt is believed to be one of the six examples listed in the bathroom linen in Napoleon’s will (see Dr. F. Antommarchi, Last moments of Napoleon, Vol. II, Paris, London, Henri Colburn, 1825, p. 215). A handwritten note bearing a black wax seal, written by the eldest son of General Bertrand, the Emperor’s aide-de-camp, attached to the front of the shirt, attests to its authenticity: “Chemise que l'Empereur Napoléon a porté à Ste Hélène. Elle a été/donnée à Henry Bertrand, par un article/du testament de son père, le général Bertrand./Henry Bertrand/ 29bre 1844/Souvenir de bonne amitié à Feisthamel”. General Bertrand accompanied Napoleon to St Helena and brought the former Emperor’s remains back to France in 1840 for burial at Les Invalides. After his death, Bertrand bequeathed the shirt to Henri, his eldest son.

(Bonhams: Napoleon Bonaparte, the British Sale)

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I suppose you did see the Bonhams: Elegance of the Eternal The Anne Rice Collection. Of course, her books are the BIG selling point but I'm so curious about some lots, like the childhood trauma, the horror one, or the writing process lot (Microsoft Office 2019 for Seniors for Dummies :P).

Do you think it would be useful to understand a little more her stories? or it's just a little library cleaning?

(The human sexuality lot! I had forgotten about it.)

Just saw on my Discord (also, thank you!!!)

Geeeezzzzzzz if I had money *laughs*

Very interesting collections in there indeed.

I... am not sure how much these books would help understand her stories. I think it would be more useful (for that) to go through her notes of the Tulane archive (here are some in the tag, for example), and read through those. I found them extremely interesting, also for the way she edited, and wrote in general, since the notes also contain journal entries, some quite personal.

But these lots would definitely show where some of her ideas came from I bet :)

How very fitting that the auctions run on Halloween though. :)

And knowing Sam was supposed to be in "Paradise Lost" as Raphael, and seeing that heavily annotated copy there... :))) (Maybe it's good I don't have money for that^^)

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Sturtevant repeated three retouched photos of Readymades from Marcel Duchamp's epic museum in a box, la Boite-en-valise. It is enough to imagine her repeating an entire Boite-en-valise, without having to actually make it all.

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Johann Zoffany Portraits Lead Bonhams Old Master Paintings Sale

Johann Zoffany portraits, including The Flower Girl and The Watercress Girl, at Bonhams' Old Master Auction is a rare chance to own rare 18th-century masterpieces.

Johann Zoffany portraits, including The Flower Girl and The Watercress Girl, at Bonhams’ Old Master Auction is a rare chance to own rare 18th-century masterpieces. BY KAZEEM ADELEKE, ARTCENTRON LONDON–Bonhams upcoming Old Master Paintings sale at New Bond Street, London, on Wednesday, December 4th, will showcase a pair of iconic portraits by Johann Joseph Zoffany (1733-1810), including The…

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The Nada 'Ali quatrain: Call upon 'Ali who causes wonder You will find him helpful in misfortunes All anguish, all sorrow will disappear Through your prophethood, through your trusteeship, Oh 'Ali, Oh 'Ali, Oh 'Ali.

Unknown, Large calligraphic composition of THE NADA 'ALI QUATRAIN IN THE SHAPE OF A BIRD Deccan, 19th century or earlier ink and gouache on cloth, on stretcher, in perspex box frame

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Grab a Four Legged Friend - and support the Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration!

It's your last chance to take home one of Quentin Blake's "Four-Legged and Feathered Friends" artworks, in a fundraiser for the Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration, the UK's only charity dedicated to celebrating illustration

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Aston Martin Lagonda 2-Door Coupé, 1988. To be offered at auction, DP 2034/1, the first Aston Martin Virage prototype which was disguised as a 2-door Lagonda in order to keep the styling of the Virage secret. After the Virage/Lagonda "mule" became surplus to requirements, Works Service completely rebuilt, fully finished, painted and trimmed the car and sold it to a UK collector. It is to be auctioned at Bonham's Goodwood Revival auction in September

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Venus and Cupid n/d by the Circle of Jean-Honoré Fragonard (French, 1732–1806), oil on canvas, 98.9 x 74.2 cm, Private Collection

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From the Library of Anne Rice (Part 3)

Flynn, Gillian. Gone Girl. New York: Crown Publishing, 2011. Lightly annotated. 

Green, John. The Fault in Our Stars.  New York: Penguin Books, 2012. Ownership signature. Annotated.

Le Carre, John. The Spy Who Came in From the Cold.  New York: Bloomsbury, 2005. Ownership signature. Tabbed. 

Martin, George R.R. A Dance with Dragons. New York: Bantam Books, 2011. Ownership signature. 

Metalious, Grace. Peyton Place. New York: Julian Messner, 1957. Ownership signature. 

Sebold, Alice. The Lovely Bones.  New York: Back Bay Books, 2007. Ownership signature. Annotated.

Sheldon, Sidney. The Other Side of Midnight. New York: Willam Morrow & Company, Inc., 1973. Ownership signature.

Sienkiewicz, Henryk. Quo Vadis. New York: Hippocrene Books, 2002. Ownership signature. Annotated.

Silva, Daniel. The Kill Artist.  New York: Random House, 2000. Ownership signature. Annotated.

Susann, Jacqueline. Once is Not Enough. New York: Willam Morrow & Company, Inc., 1973. Ownership signature. Lightly annotated. 

Susann, Jacqueline. Valley of the Dolls. New York: New Market Home Library, 1996. Ownership signature. Annotated.

Turow, Scott. Identical. New York/London: Grand Central Publishing, 2013. Ownership signature. 

Turow, Scott. Identical. New York/London: Grand Central Publishing, 2013. Ownership signature. Annotated.

Bowman, Carol. Children's Past Lives. New York: Bantam Books, 1998.

Burpo, Todd with Lynn Vincent. Heaven is for Real. Nashville, Dallas, Mexico City, and Rio de Janeiro: Thomas Nelson, 2010.

Fronkzac, Paul Joseph and Alex Tresniowski. The Foundling. New York: Howard Books, 2017.

Greven, Philip. Spare the Child. New York: Vintage Books, 1990.

Joyce, Stephen H. Suffer the Captive Children. By the Author, 2004.

Malarkey, Kevin & Alex The Boy Who Came Back from Heaven. Carol Stream, Illinois: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., 2011.

Mcfarland, Hillary. Quivering Daughter. Dallas, Texas: Darklight Press, 2010.

Postman, Neil. The Disappearance of Childhood. New York: Vintage Books, 1994.

Rafferty, Mary and Eoin O'Sullivan. Suffer the Little Children. New York: Continuum, 1999.

Reilly, Frances. Suffer the Little Children. London: Hachett UK, 2008.

Szalavitz, Maia. Help at Any Cost. New York: Riverhead Books, 2006.

Taylor, Marjorie. Imaginary Companions and the Children Who Create Them. New York, Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1999.

Tucker, Jim B. Life Before Life. New York: St. Martin's Griffin, 2005.

Woititz, Janet Geringer.  Adult Children of Alcoholics. Deerbeach, Florida: Health Communications, Inc., 1983.

Bloom, Harold. The Book of J. New York: Grove Weidenfeld, 1990. Ownership signature. Annotated.

Collins, Andrew. From the Ashes of Angels. Rochester, Vermont: Bear & Company, 2001. Ownership signature. Annotated.

Collins, John J. The Scepter and the Star. New York: Doubleday, 1995. Annotated.

Cook, John Granger. The Interpretation of the New Testament in Greco-Roman Paganism. Hendrickson Publish, 2002. Ownership signature.  

Ehrman, Bart D. Lost Scriptures. [Oxford]: Oxford University Press, 2003. Ownership signature. Annotated.

Enns, Peter. The Bible Tells Me So... HarperOne, 2014. Ownership signature.  

Fox, Everett. The Five Books of Moses. New York: Schocken Books, 1995. Ownership signature. Annotated.

House, H. Wayne. Charts of the New Testament. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan, 1981. Ownership signature. Annotated.

Howard, Thomas. Evangelical is Not Enough. San Francisco: Ignatius, 1984. Ownership signature.  

Lockhart, Douglas, Jesus the Heretic. Shaftsbury, Dorset: Element, 1997. Ownership signature. Annotated.

Luckert, Karl W. Egyptian Light and Hebrew Fire. State University of New York Press, 1991.  

Parenti, Michael. God and His Demons. Amherst, New York: Prometheus Books, 2010. Ownership signature.  

Shaw, Russell. Our Sunday Visitor's Encyclopedia of Catholic Doctrine. Huntington, Indiana: Our Sunday Visitors Publishing, 1997. Annotated.

Sparrow, W. Shaw. The Gospels In Art. New York: Frederick A, Stokes Company, 1904. Annotated.

Townsend, Mark. The Gospel of Falling Down. Winchester, UK: O Books, 2007. Inscribed by author.  

Valenti, Connie Ann. Stories of Jesus. Maryknoll, New York: Orbis Books, 2012. Inscribed by author.  

Yallop, David A. In God's Name. Toronto: Bantam Books, 1984. Annotated.

Zuesse, Eric. Christ's Ventriloquists. New York: Hyacinth Editions, 2012. Ownership signature. Annotated.

Cayce, Edgar.  On Atlantis. New York: Grand Central Publishing, 1968. Ownership Signature. Annotated

Collins, Andrew. Gobekli, Tepe Genesis of the Gods.  Rochester, Vermont: Bear & Company, 2014. Ownership Signature. Annotated

Cremo, Michael A. and Richard L. Thompson. Forbidden Archaeology. Los Angeles: Bhaktivedanta Book Publishing, 2003. Ownership Signature. Annotated

Eno, Paul F.  Faces at the Window.  By the Author, 1998. Ownership Signature. Annotated

Fiore, Edith. The Unquiet Dead. New York: Ballantine Books, 1988. Ownership Signature. Annotated

Hoagland, Richard C. and Mike Bar. Dark Mission: The Secret History of Nasa.  Feral House, 2007. Ownership Signature. Annotated

Icke, David.  The Biggest Secret. David Icke Books, 1999. Ownership Signature.  

Joseph, Frank. The Atlantis Encyclopedia. Career Press, 2005. Ownership Signature. Annotated

Knight, Christopher and Alan Butler. Before the Pyramids.  London: Watkins Publishing. 1988. Ownership Signature. Annotated

Leshan, Lawrence. A New Science of the Paranormal. Wheaton, Illinois: Theosophical Publishing House, 2009. Ownership Signature. Annotated

Peake, Anthony. The Out-of-Body Experience. Watkins, 2011. Ownership Signature. Annotated

Redfern, Nick. Shapeshifters Woodbury, Minnesota: Llewellyn Publication 2017. Ownership Signature. Annotated

Roberts, Scott Alan. The Secret History of the Reptilians.  Pompton, N.J.: New Page Books, 2013. Ownership Signature.  

Spence, Lewis. The Occult Sciences in Atlantis. London: The Aquarian Press, 1970. Ownership Signature. Annotated

Temple, Robert with Olivia Temple. The Sphinx Mystery. Rochester, Vermont: Inner Traditions, 2009. Ownership Signature. Lightly Annotated

Thyme, Lauren O. The Lemurian Way. Lakeville, Minnesota: Glade Press, 2012. Ownership Signature.  

Wilson, Colin and Rand Flem-Ath. The Atlantis Blueprint. Delta Trade Paperback, 2000. Ownership Signature. Annotated.

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Road plan of the city and fauxbourgs of Paris in 1804-1805, divided into two town halls.

From Napoleon’s office following his coronation in December 1804 as Empereur des Français, the imperial residence then being at St Cloud. Publisher Jacques Esnaults (1739-1812).

A similar map of the city of Paris, Jean's Plan routier de la ville et faubourgs de Paris divisé en douze mairies (Paris, 1809) with a note stating that it was recovered from Napoleon's desk at Malmaison by a Prussian volunteer, was offered for sale by Karl Hiersemann in the sale Napoléon I. et son temps; catalogue... composant principalement la collection H. Buhrig, Leipzig, 1913, lot 494.

(Bonhams: Napoleon Bonaparte, The British Sale)