Kris Miller, Courier, 05/05/10, News. Picture today at Bell Ingram, Perth. Bonham's auctioneers had an open valuation day today. Pic shows David Smith (left) and Marjory Smith (right) with Gordon McFarlan (Bonhams, Director UK Board Valuations) with a ruby glass bowl by Bacarrat, French circa 1900 (worth £400-£600).
A fine art firm stopped off in Perth as it continues a nationwide “treasure hunt” in search of items for a Scottish sale in the summer.
Bonhams Scotland is the only international fine art auction house with a saleroom in Scotland and its August sale is keenly anticipated by thousands of collectors.
Last year’s top lots included a 17th century oak caqueteuse chair which, at £20,400, sold at more than £15,000 over estimate.
Meanwhile a second edition of the earliest book on golf made £25,800.
Managing director of Bonhams Scotland Miranda Grant said the high-profile tour of the nation never fails to turn up some hidden gems.
She said, “The annual Scottish sale is unique. It has a well deserved reputation with buyers as the place to find high-quality and interesting objects with a link to Scotland.”
This year’s sale will be held in Edinburgh from August 17 to 20.
