Fine Art
Paintings, sculpture, and works on paper curated with scholarly context and market confidence.
Lonhams Auction House
An Extraordinary Stage for Rare Objects
Discover current auctions shaped for discerning collectors, then speak directly with our specialists for valuations, consignments, and private guidance.
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Auction highlights
Live Sales
Current auctions are active and continually refreshed.
Browse what is open now, then move directly into standout lots.
Curation
Specialist-led selection across every sale.
Departments shape each catalogue with focused expertise.
Rare Categories
Fine art, design, objects, and collectible culture.
A broad spectrum of rarity, presented with editorial clarity.
Discreet Guidance
Private support for bidders, sellers, and consignors.
Speak with the team when you want advice before action.
Specialist departments
Expertise across rare categories
From museum-calibre works to intimate collector pieces, Lonhams specialists assess, curate, and place exceptional objects with precision.
Jewellery
Important stones, signed pieces, and period craftsmanship appraised for provenance and rarity.
Design Objects
Furniture, lighting, and modern decorative forms selected for enduring design significance.
Collectibles
Rare editions, historic curiosities, and category-defining objects positioned for discerning bidders.
Featured lots
Three rare objects, selected for this week’s most dramatic bidding rooms.
A concise curation across eras and disciplines—each lot chosen for story, provenance, and presence.
Sculpture
Empire Bronze of an Oath-Bearing Figure, c. 1810
From a discreet Left Bank collection, held in the same family inventory for over a century.
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Ceramics
Song-Style Celadon Ritual Vessel
Documented in a Geneva estate ledger since the late 1960s.
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Horology
Platinum Observatory Pocket Chronometer
Retained by descendants of the original London commissioning household.
View lot detailsBrowse nominees
Five notable individuals, selected for remarkable work.
A curated roster of names and disciplines to explore with confidence, context, and collector-minded clarity.
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Mixed-media artist
Dolce Paganne
Layered paper, pigment, and textile compositions exploring memory, migration, and urban identity.
Sculptor
Patrick Moore
Patinated bronze and stone figures shaped around ritual gesture and quiet monumentality.
Photographer
Edazah Lane
Low-light portrait series and archival image studies focused on heritage, performance, and self-fashioning.
Furniture designer
Theo Mercer
Limited-run collectible seating and tables combining carved timber, cast metal, and architectural lines.
Jewellery designer
Shweta Bansal
Statement pieces in gold, enamel, and rare stones with references to classical ornament and modern form.
Collector voices
Reflections on a considered auction experience
Short notes from collectors and consignors on how each lot was handled, presented, and brought to market.
Lonhams paired scholarship with restraint. The catalogue language respected the work, and bidding felt calm, transparent, and deliberate.
Elena Voss
Private collector, post-war design
As a first-time consignor, I expected complexity. Instead, every step was precise, discreet, and expertly paced from valuation to hammer.
Marcus Leigh
Consignor, modern ceramics collection
The specialist team understood rarity in context. Their guidance sharpened our bidding strategy without ever feeling pushy.
Nadia Chen
Collector, Asian art and objects
Selling & Consignment FAQ
Clear answers before you consign.
From valuation to specialist review, here is exactly how the process works and what to expect next.
Can I request a valuation before committing to sell?
Yes. Share photographs, dimensions, provenance, and any known condition notes, and our team will provide an initial valuation range with no obligation to consign.
What does the consigning process involve?
After review, we confirm the sale format, estimate, and terms, then coordinate transport, cataloging, photography, and pre-sale marketing before your lot goes live in the appropriate auction.
Who reviews my object or collection?
Every submission is assessed by a relevant department specialist. When needed, we consult additional experts to ensure accurate attribution, market positioning, and strategic sale timing.
How long does it take from first enquiry to auction?
Timelines vary by category and sale calendar, but many consignments move from initial contact to auction in roughly 4 to 10 weeks after terms are agreed and property is received.
How do I begin a consignment conversation today?
Send a brief note with images through our contact team, and we will connect you with the right specialist to discuss valuation, sale options, and next steps tailored to your property.
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Final Enquiry
Let’s discuss your next extraordinary object.
Speak directly with our specialists for discreet guidance, auction strategy, and confident next steps.
- Request a confidential valuation for a single work or full collection.
- Plan consignment timing for upcoming themed and seasonal auctions.
- Receive specialist answers on bidding, registration, and lot availability.
Contact details
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 815 405 3287
Address: San Marco, 328 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Response expectation: our team typically replies within one business day, with urgent sale enquiries prioritised.