New York, 22 March 2013  Madison Ancient & Tribal Art, an alliance of international dealers specializing in the art of traditional cultures, will present an exhibition of select objects for seven days only, May 10-16, 2013, at the Arader Gallery, located in a magnificent Beaux-Arts townhouse on Manhattan’s Upper East… Continue reading Madison Ancient & Tribal Art Show May 10th-May 16th- The Arader Gallery-NYC
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Strong results for Southeast Asian Works of Art kick off Asia Week at Bonhams New York
New York, 18 March 2013  Indian, Himalayan & Southeast Asian Art sale brought nearly $1.7 million, with all three of the top lots hailing from the Southeast Asian Sculpture & Works of Art section. The top lot was a massive ornamental dorje from 18th century Tibet which sold for over… Continue reading Strong results for Southeast Asian Works of Art kick off Asia Week at Bonhams New York
In Memoriam: Renowned tribal Art dealer, Merton D. Simpson, 84
New York, 12 March 2013  The family of tribal art dealer Merton D. Simpson (American, 1928-2013) has released a statement confirming that Mr. Simpson passed away on March 9 in New York City. He was 84. With an acclaimed « eye » for spotting exceptional art and a career as an art… Continue reading In Memoriam: Renowned tribal Art dealer, Merton D. Simpson, 84
Jim and Lauris Phillips collection in spotlight at Bonhams June Native American Art auction
San Francisco, 12 March 2013  Bonhams is pleased to present part one of Property from the Jim and Lauris Phillips Collection, San Marino, CA, within its springtime Native American Art auction, June 3, in San Francisco. This portion of the collection comprises more than 200 lots – half of the entire sale… Continue reading Jim and Lauris Phillips collection in spotlight at Bonhams June Native American Art auction
An important group of Gandharan sculpture on offer at Bonhams New York
New York, 14 February 2013  Bonhams March 18 auction of Indian, Himalayan & Southeast Asian Art will feature a remarkable selection of fresh to the market narrative panels from the ancient region of Gandhara. Gandhara, the last outpost of Alexander the Great, was a flourishing kingdom where Eastern and… Continue reading An important group of Gandharan sculpture on offer at Bonhams New York
Rarotonga pole club leads Art of the South Seas auction at Bonhams
San Francisco, 13 February 2013  The second-ever annual Art of the South Seas auction, February 10 at Bonhams in San Francisco, achieved a successful total of $409,550. The auction of Polynesian, Micronesian, Melanesian, Indonesian and Australian works of art was highlighted by an important and rare Rarotonga pole club (‘akatara) of the… Continue reading Rarotonga pole club leads Art of the South Seas auction at Bonhams
Kastom, Art of Vanuatu
Canberra, 6 February 2013  Vanuatu is very different from other Pacific nations. Traditional practices better known as Kastom remain strong even after a century of dual colonial religious influences. Kastom: Art of Vanuatu presents for the first time the unique collection of arts from this area held by the National Gallery… Continue reading Kastom, Art of Vanuatu
Rare Hoover Chinese blue and white vase leads stellar $12.5 million auction of Asian Art at Bonhams in San Francisco
San Francisco, 11 December 2012  A rare Chinese blue and white porcelain vase, formerly in the collection of First Lady Lou Henry Hoover, sold at Bonhams in San Francisco on December 10 for $5.9 million, the top lot in a salesroom packed with international buyers who came to compete… Continue reading Rare Hoover Chinese blue and white vase leads stellar $12.5 million auction of Asian Art at Bonhams in San Francisco
Navajo child’s blanket leads Bomhams $1.28 Million Native American Art sale in San Francisco
San Francisco, 7 December 2012  Bonhams is pleased to announce its Native American Art auction, December 3 in San Francisco, achieved more than $1.28 million, with 90% of the lots sold. The sale brought strong bidding across categories, by clients in the auction room, as well as on the phones and Internet.… Continue reading Navajo child’s blanket leads Bomhams $1.28 Million Native American Art sale in San Francisco
African Figurative Sculptures Catch Collectors’ Eyes at Bonhams New York
New York, 30 November 2012  Bonhams is thrilled with the results of its November 20 African, Oceanic & Pre-Columbian Art sale in New York, which has been confirmed as Bonhams most successful sale of its kind to date. The auction was held in Bonhams compelling new gallery space at 580 Madison Avenue.… Continue reading African Figurative Sculptures Catch Collectors’ Eyes at Bonhams New York