Can Bonhams auction house break free of its recent ‘awkward’ era? After months of disappointing results, Bonhams is hitting back with varied sales both in Europe and in North America, plus a raft of new sales, initiatives and on-trend lots.
British auction market proves chilly at RM Sotheby’s Cliveden House sale Plenty of sales but largely below estimate, the first of two UK RM Sotheby’s auctions provides plenty of food for thought.
Vesco and Salvinelli take record-breaking 2024 Mille Miglia win Andrea Vesco and Fabio Salvinelli’s winning streak continued at the 2024 Mille Miglia, after the duo took their fifth and fourth successive victories respectively.
Italian design house Pininfarina launches Classiche certification programme for classics Italian design house Pininfarina has launched Pininfarina Classiche, its new classic car certification programme, after building a vast archive from its historic records.
Rudolph Valentino’s Isotta Fraschini wins Best in Show at Lugano Elegance 2024 A 1927 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8AS Roadster once owned by Hollywood film star Rudolf Valentino has been crowned Best of Show at the 2024 Lugano Elegance in Switzerland.
Biggest lots struggle to reach lofty goals during Monaco auction weekend Auction houses Artcurial, Bonhams and RM Sotheby’s do good business in Monaco in the sub-€750k sphere, but find the going tough at €1m-plus arena.
All eyes on Monaco as Historique motor sport event set to roar into life Principality plays host to a sizzling selection of Historic racing action, while Artcurial, Bonhams and RM Sotheby’s have plenty to tempt buyers in high-end auctions.
Donald Osborne on the state of the collector market, at Goodwood Members’ Meeting Magneto sat down with classic car appraiser and Audrain CEO Donald Osborne at this year’s Goodwood Members’ Meeting, for insight on the current direction of the market.
Farewell to car design legend Marcello Gandini Marcello Gandini has passed away at 85. The creator of the Lamborghini Countach and Lancia Stratos is considered one of the most influential designers ever.
