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In
August, 2002, Butterfields & Butterfields, of San Francisco, was acquired by Bonhams, the privately-owned British fine
art auction house creating a united company under the new name Bonhams & Butterfields, specializing in the appraisal and
sale of fine art, antiques and objects in all collecting categories. Both Bonhams and Butterfields have grown from modest
origins to the current ranking as third largest auction house in the world, and continue to grow through a commitment to exceeding
client expectations.
Bonhams held its first sale in its New York City Gallery at 595 Madison Avenue on June 10, 2005.
In 2008 Bonhams moved its NY office across
the avenue to 580 Madison Avenue where it now occupies three floors of expansive space. The new location allows Bonhams the
ability to present, to the world, an expanded variety of goods at auction!
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