Bonhams Appoints Chabi Nouri As Global CEO

London – Bonhams announces Chabi Nouri as Global CEO of the international auction house. Nouri, who will be based in Bonhams’ headquarters in New Bond Street, London, will take up the position in October 2024 at the 14-saleroom auction house.

Bonhams, one of the four original Georgian London auction houses, was founded in 1793. It is owned by Epiris, the UK-based private equity company. With 14 salerooms across the globe, selling items in more than 60 collecting categories, Bonhams has one of the largest global networks. In 2022, it acquired four auction houses: Bukowskis in Stockholm; Bruun Rasmussen in Copenhagen; Skinner in Boston and Cornette de Saint Cyr in Paris that are now integrated into the Bonhams network.

Swiss-born Nouri has deep knowledge and experience in international luxury and retail organisations – her previous roles were as CEO of Richemont-owned watch and jewellery company Piaget and where she stayed for seven years before joining the Mirabaud Group in 2022 as Private Equity Partner. She began her career at Cartier where she held several positions in the ten years she was there, after graduating from Fribourg University in Switzerland.

Hans-Kristian Hoejsgaard, Bonhams Executive Chairman, said: “It is a great pleasure and privilege to welcome Chabi Nouri to Bonhams. Her experience and qualities make Chabi a perfect fit for the company. Having served as a CEO of a leading luxury company, and in her most recent role as a co-manager of a private equity fund, Chabi has proven abilities as a strong brand-builder, and for digital innovation. Her background in luxury also brings valuable experience and insight to one of the most important categories at Bonhams.”

Chabi Nouri said: “I am delighted to be joining Bonhams, which has a long heritage, rich history and strong values as an auction house, as well as a reputation as an innovator. Its focus on digital transformation, global reach and passion, nurtured by its extraordinary talents, makes it an exceptionally exciting and dynamic company. I look forward to building on these strong foundations and focusing on Bonhams’ core DNA.”

FACTS AND FIGURES ABOUT BONHAMS

Bonhams and the Bonhams Network achieved $1,142,000,000 in 2023, the highest-ever turnover figure in the company’s history.

14 Salerooms: UK: New Bond Street, London; Knightsbridge, London; Edinburgh. US: New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Marlborough. Hong Kong: Admiralty. France: Avenue Hoche, Paris; Belgium: Brussels; Denmark: Copenhagen. Sweden: Stockholm Australia: Sydney and Melbourne

Number of Departments: 60+

Number of Offices: 34

Number of Sales in 2023: 997 sales (395 live auctions; 602 online-only)

Number of Lots sold: 216,262

Number of lots sold in 2023 over $1m: 62

Top lots sold at Bonhams and its network in 2023: Click on link for images https://bonhams.box.com/s/0nzluv5w7pf1wy2746wwd83t8oh45i2z

Top 10 lots for 2023 reflect the breadth of Bonhams Network’s offering

1. 1967 Ferrari 412P Berlinetta, Chassis no. 0854, Engine no. 0854. Sold for US$30,255,000. The Quail Auction, Carmel, Quail Lodge & Golf club, 18 August 2023.

2. The Bedchamber Sword of Tipu Sultan, 18^th Century. Sold for £14 million (estimate £1-2 million). Islamic and Indian Art, London, 23 May 2023. Set a world-auction record for an Indian and Islamic object. It is also the most valuable sword at auction.

3. Paul Signac (1863-1935), Sisteron, 1902. Sold for US$8,580,000 (estimate US$4-6 million). The Alan and Simone Hartman Collection, 14 December 2023.

4. Claude Monet (1840-1926), La Seine près de Giverny, 1888. Sold for US$6,352,500 (estimate US$4-6m). The Alan and Simone Hartman Collection, 14 December 2023.

5. Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Tour de France. Sold for €4.83 million. The Zoute Sale, Knokke-Heist, Belgium, 8 October 2023.

6. 1912 Simplex 50HP 5 Passenger Torpedo Tourer. Sold for $4,854,000 (estimate $2,500,000 – 3,500,000). The Scottsdale Auction, 27 January 2023.

7. A Gilt Copper Alloy figure of Virupaksha, Central Tibet, Densatil Monastery, Early 15^th century. Sold for HK$37.9m (£4,060,326). Images of Devotion, Hong Kong, 1 December 2023.

8. Yoshitomo Nara (born 1959) Three Stars. Sold for HK$36,754,000 (£3,930,914). Modern and Contemporary Art, Hong Kong, 25 November 2023.

9. 1951 Ferrari 212 Export Barchetta. Sold for US$3,900,000. The Quail Auction, Carmel, Quail Lodge & Golf club, 18 August 2023.

10. 1973 3-Litre Martini Racing Works Team Porsche Carrer RSR ‘R7’ Endurance Racing Coupé. Sold for £3,122,475. Goodwood Revival Collectors’ Motor Cars and Automobilia, Chichester, Goodwood, 9 September 2023.

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 NOTES FOR EDITORS

 About The Bonhams Network  

Bonhams is a global network of auction houses, with the largest number of international salerooms, offering the widest range of collecting categories and selling at all price points. Bonhams is recognised for its bespoke service, and a dedication to local market relationships, enhanced by a global platform. With 14 salerooms, Bonhams presents over 1,000 sales annually, across more than 60 specialist categories, including fine art, collectables, luxury, wine & spirits, and collector cars.

Founded in 1793, Bonhams has representatives in more than 30 countries and operates flagship salerooms in London, New York, Paris, Los Angeles, and Hong Kong. In 2022, Bonhams added four international auction houses to its network: Bukowskis, Stockholm; Bruun Rasmussen, Copenhagen; Cornette de Saint Cyr, Paris and Brussels; and Skinner, Massachusetts. The success of Bonhams’ global strategy is a result of recognising the shift in growing intercontinental buying and increased digital engagement. More information HERE

In 2023, Bonhams achieved 14% growth with $1.14 billion in turnover. Recent important auctions and landmark single-owner collections, include the white glove sales of Sir Michael Caine: The Personal Collection, Alain Delon: Sixty Years of Passion; Sir Roger Moore: The Personal Collection; Personal Property of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and The Robert & Jean-Pierre Rousset Collection of Asian Art: A Century of Collecting. Other notable single-owner sales included The Estate of Barbara Walters: American Icon; The Alan and Simone Hartman Collection; The Crown Auction: Props and Costumes and The Claude de Marteau Collection.

More information and highlights can be found HERE

For a full list of forthcoming auctions, plus details of Bonhams specialist departments, please visit bonhams.com