The Cleveland Museum of Art Announces Latest Works Approved by the Collections Committee

CLEVELAND, OH.- – A rare portrait miniature by nineteenth-century British artist John Linnell, a boldly designed Op Art painting by Cleveland artist Edwin Mieczkowski and a fifteenth-century engraving of which only five exist are among the latest works approved by the Collections Committee of the Cleveland Museum of Art’s Board of Trustees. C. Griffith Mann, Ph.D, deputy director and chief curator states, “These acquisitions reflect the museum’s willingness to seek acquisition opportunities in public auctions, to build on historic strengths of [...]

John Baddeley Appointed Managing Director of Bonhams Knigthsbridge

LONDON.- Bonhams announced the appointment and promotion of Jon Baddeley to the position of Managing Director, Knightsbridge – the busiest of the company’s UK and international salerooms. He takes on this new role with immediate effect. “Jon has an outstanding track record in the auction business. His career as both a dealer and auctioneer spans over 30 years,” says Matthew Girling, Chief Executive Officer, Bonhams UK & Europe. “His sound business acumen, specialist knowledge and proven ability to get the [...]

Miniature Portrait of George IV Makes 16 Times Estimate at Bonhams

PARIS.- A portrait miniature of Sir Pulteney Malcolm GCB GCMG (1768-1838), a Scottish Naval officer from Dumfriesshire, sold for £12,000 making it the top lot in the Fine Portrait Miniatures auction at Bonhams, Knightsbridge this afternoon (Thursday 8th April). At just 10cm in height, the miniature depicts Sir Pulteney Malcolm who, on 24th August 1814, was third in command of a fleet which set fire to many public buildings in Washington D.C., including the White House. The fire also raged [...]

Portrait of Rear-Admiral Who Burnt Down the White House to be Sold at Bonhams

LONDON.- A portrait miniature of Sir Pulteney Malcolm GCB GCMG (1768-1838), a Scottish Navel officer from Dumfriesshire, is to feature in the Fine Portrait Miniatures auction at Bonhams, Knightsbridge, Thursday 8th April at 2pm. On 24th August 1814 Sir Pulteney Malcolm was third in command of a fleet which set fire to many public buildings in Washington D.C., including the White House. The fire also raged through the buildings housing the Senate and the House of Representatives and the interiors [...]