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For all Sales categories, buyer's premium excluding Cars, Motorbikes, Wine, Whisky and Coin & Medal sales, will be as follows: Buyer's Premium Rates 27.5% on the first &#163;20,000 of the hammer price; 26% of the hammer price of amounts in excess of &#163;20,000 up to and including &#163;700,000; 20% of the hammer price of amounts in excess of &#163;700,000 up to and including &#163;4,500,000; and 14.5% of the hammer price of any amounts in excess of &#163;4,500,000.VAT at the current rate of 20% will be added to the Buyer's Premium and charges excluding Artists Resale Right.

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Marine Pictures

19th Century & Orientalist Paintings

Travel & Exploration

United Kingdom

London, Knightsbridge

Thomas Seaman

Polly Cornthwaite

Bonhams 19th Century & Orientalist Paintings auctions offer a range of pictures by important 19th and early 20th century British and European artists. We hold six auctions a year in London, including an annual sale of <a href=https://www.bonhams.com/stories/30859/ aria-label='Orientalist Art' >Orientalist Art</a> in June. In addition, we participate in numerous multi-category themed sales in London, Paris and Los Angeles.The market for 19th century art has performed consistently well in recent years, with Orientalist art in particular seeing significant growth. Our carefully curated auctions bring together leading artists alongside lesser-seen names, attracting global interest from private collectors, trade clients and institutions. We enjoy a higher sell-through rate than our major competitors and our sales often achieve world auction record prices, a recent example being Osman Hamdi Bey's <a href=https://www.bonhams.com/press_release/28692/ aria-label='Young Woman Reading' >Young Woman Reading</a>. Buying and selling 19th century and Orientalist paintings at Bonhams Bonhams 19th Century & Orientalist Paintings department has specialists and representatives across the UK, Europe and the United States. Our experienced, friendly and approachable team are on hand to assist you with all aspects of buying and selling at auction, or offer a tailored service to meet your particular requirements through <a href=https://www.bonhams.com/stories/30242/ aria-label='Bonhams Private Sales' >Bonhams Private Sales</a>. With offices and representatives in nearly 50 locations, Bonhams gives buyers and sellers access to a global network of collectors and unparalleled marketing resources to achieve the highest price and level of client satisfaction possible. Contact a specialist directly for more information or submit your item online for a <a href=https://sell.bonhams.com/?category=Fine%2520Art aria-label='free auction estimate' >free auction estimate</a>.

One of our specialists will be available by appointment to provide a free valuation on any pictures or prints that you may be considering selling. For further enquiries or to make an appointment please contact knowle@bonhams.com or call 01564 776151

Thomas Seaman

Polly Cornthwaite

Eugene Petit (French, 1839-1886)

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Payment Notices

Shipping Notices

Specialists

Thomas Seaman

Polly Cornthwaite

Eugene Petit (French, 1839-1886)

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