A Year of Records and Milestones for Bonhams Chinese Art in 2025
2025 was a landmark year for Bonhams’ Chinese Works of Art and Himalayan Art, marked by record sales and exceptional results across key regions. Bonhams achieved over £78 million (approx. US$105 million) in Chinese Works of Art and Himalayan Art sales. Bonhams continued its market leadership in the UK and Europe, with Bukowskis—part of the Bonhams network—maintaining its premier position in Scandinavia.
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“2025 has been another exceptional year for Chinese and Himalayan art at Bonhams across all our salerooms worldwide, marked by record-breaking results and top-market prices from London to Paris, Hong Kong and New York. We are most grateful for the trust placed in us and to the buyers who are now the custodians of these wonderful works of art, as together we ensure the legacy of these treasured objects continues.”
Asaph Hyman, Global Head of Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art, Bonhams
Exceptional Results
A Year of Records and Milestones for Bonhams Chinese & Himalayan Art in 2025
Important Collections and Provenance Deliver Stellar Results
Superb Results at Bonhams Asia Week Sales in London
Sales achieve over £9.5m, including the highest-priced lot during London Asian Art Week
Bonhams Asia Week New York September Sales Total $9.72m
Leading the week was the Magnificent and Important Blue and White 'Boys' Jar and Cover, which sold for US$1.75 million
€22m Growth Momentum
The Market Leader In Asian And Chinese Art In The UK & EU at Bonhams in H1 2025
Upcoming Auction
A Life in Ceramics:
The Peter and Mary White Collection of Chinese Art, Part II
27 February – 10 March 2026
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