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Distillery Icons: A Legacy of Excellence | Ending from 21 October 2026, 12:00 BST | Online, Edinburgh Bonhams is delight...
14/10/2026

Distillery Icons: A Legacy of Excellence | Ending from 21 October 2026, 12:00 BST | Online, Edinburgh

Bonhams is delighted to present an incredibly rare opportunity to purchase a parcel of 204 bottles of privately labelled Springbank 1994 31 Year Old.

Matured entirely at Springbank Distillery in Campbell town, the wh**ky has spent 31 years in a Bourbon Hoghead before being bottled in November of last year at 48.5% ABV.

Springbank remains one of the Scottland’s most sought-after and collectable single malt whiskies. The distillery remains family owned after five generations who continue to carry out the entire wh**ky making process on site in Campbelltown.

Combining 31 years of maturation, single private ownership and exceptional provenance, Lot 1 from the Distillery Icons Sale represents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial parcel of mature Springbank from one remarkable private cask.

Discover more about this sale by visiting the link in our bio.

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Artists for Firefly is a unique fundraising exhibition, featuring specially commissioned works by leading contemporary a...
30/09/2026

Artists for Firefly is a unique fundraising exhibition, featuring specially commissioned works by leading contemporary artists, created in support of Firefly International and their ongoing work to help children affected by war globally. Established by artist, Nick Goss and hosted at Bonhams Edinburgh, in collaboration with Artwise Curators, Artists for Firefly features new works on paper by 21 artists, including Michael Armitage, Rana Begum, Sedrick Chisom, Andrew Cranston, Laura Ford, Nick Goss and Caroline Walker.

Reflecting the vital work of Firefly, the participating artists have created work on the theme of childhood, with 100% of the proceeds raised from each sale going directly to support children in Firefly’s partners in Syria, Gaza, Cairo and Bosnia.

Firefly International is a Scottish charity supporting children and young people affected by war. Founded in 1995 by Ellie Maxwell, the charity began with a single youth project in post-war Mostar, Bosnia, and has since grown to support children through education and the arts in Bosnia, Syria, Palestine and Egypt, all delivered by exceptional local partner organisations. Today, Firefly runs the only inter-ethnic youth club and pre-school in Brčko, Bosnia and Herzegovina, alongside trauma-informed education in Syria, art therapy for Palestinian child refugees in Egypt, and mental health support for children in Palestine.

Join us at Bonhams Edinburgh until Friday the 2nd of October to view the exhibition. Discover more by following the link in our bio. For artwork enquiries please [email protected]

Pictured

Caroline Walker, Study for Swimming Practice, 2026
Nick Goss, Maurizio’s Garden, 2026
Andrew Cranston Walled Garden (after Paul Klee), 2026
Phoebe Boswell, Bring Back Love, 2026
Christian Hidaka, D’Oro, 2026
Matthew Krishanu, Boy on Cliff, 2026

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Homes & Interiors, Including Two Distinguished Private Collections| Ending from 17 September 2026, 11:00 BST | Edinburgh...
15/09/2026

Homes & Interiors, Including Two Distinguished Private Collections
| Ending from 17 September 2026, 11:00 BST | Edinburgh

A further selection of items from the Jim Lennon collection, To be sold without reserve.

Over the past 45 years Jim Lennon has built a wonderful collection of eclectic and fascinating objects. When explaining his guiding principles to collecting, he noted: “everything I bought showed skilled individual workmanship, whether in wood, stone, silver, ceramics or any other medium.” The collection offers a perfect opportunity to discover a new treasured possession. Follow the link in the bio or view the sale in the Edinburgh Saleroom whilst bidding continues until the 17th of September.

Lot 32
An English delftware shoe, Circa 1725
£600 - £800

An Edwardian siler mether
George Nathan & Ridley Hayes, Chester, 1901 (3)
£300 - £400

Lot 34
A Maori wood quarter staff, Taiaha
£600 - £800

Lot 50
A set of Chinese paintings
Republic
£400 - £600

Lot 26
A collection of flatware
George III and later, various makers and dates
£500 - £700

Lot 31
Sam Herman (1936-2020) A studio glass vase
£400 - £600

Lot 51
Four Chinese inlaid wooden boxes,
19/20th century
£500 - £700

Homes & Interiors, Including Two Distinguished Private Collections | Ending 17 September 2026, 11:00 BST | EdinburghLot ...
14/09/2026

Homes & Interiors, Including Two Distinguished Private Collections | Ending 17 September 2026, 11:00 BST | Edinburgh

Lot 115 – NAPOLEONIC WARS – DR LOUIS-VIVANT LAGNEAU
Collection relating to Dr Louis-Vivant Lagneau (1781–1867), military surgeon in Napoleon’s army, comprising manuscript material, medals and portrait miniatures.

Dr Louis-Vivant Lagneau (1781-1867) of Chalon-sur-Saône, had embarked on a promising career in medicine in Paris when he was conscripted into Napoleon’s army in 1803, and he went on to serve in various regiments. He travelled widely throughout Europe and took part in over twenty campaigns, including in the Peninsular, and many battles including Talavera. In March 1815 he was promoted to surgeon-major of the 3rd regiment of foot grenadiers of the Old Guard and was present at Waterloo.

His account of the Napoleonic campaigns, Journal d’un chirgugien de la Grande Armée, was published in 1913. In it he describes his military career in great detail and, notably, his presence at Quatre Bras and Waterloo, where he blames the French defeat on the failure of Marshal Grouchy to delay the Prussians: ‘...We were forced, towards evening, to retreat, which did not take place without disorder. The emperor, behind whom I was ten paces away... had his attention fixed for a moment on this point where he expected to see Marshal Grouchy arrive... The Emperor counted heavily on him, for he frequently looked at his watch...’.

Also pictured:
Lot 116 – 18th-century bronze signal cannon on matched carriage
Lot 117 – 17th-century breast and back plate
Lot 124 – Four late-18th/19th-century flintlock and percussion holster pistols
Lot 266 – Silver model of a Highlanders officer, Elkington & Co., 1921
Lot 269 – 72nd Foot / Duke of Albany’s Own Highlanders banner
Lot 35 – Gilbert Islands shark-tooth staff

Follow the link in bio to discover more

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Homes & Interiors, Including Two Distinguished Private Collections | Ending from 17 September 2026, 11:00 BST | Edinburg...
13/09/2026

Homes & Interiors, Including Two Distinguished Private Collections | Ending from 17 September 2026, 11:00 BST | Edinburgh

The Graeme Collection: Property with Jacobite Associations

Colonel Robert Charles Graeme sitting in Brackenhurst, Camberley pictured with Lot 247, A nine-light earthenware and gilt metal electrolier, 20th century £500-£700

The triangular marble over door crest Supraporte,
carved by Patrick Graeme & Jean Pearson, 1739 pictured with Lawrence Graeme sitting in the early 1900’s.

By repute this lot was made for the new Inchbrakie House built 1733-39. Inchbrakie Castle was burned by Oliver Cromwell’s army in 1651 and suffered further damage by the Duke of Argyll after the Battle of Sheriffmuir.

Patrick Graeme 7th of Inchbrakie (1670-1740) married Janet Pearson of Kippenross (1677-1745) in 1691, the Arms & Motto being a combination of the two families.

Lot 235
An 18th century triangular marble over door crest Supraporte
Carved Patrick Graeme & Jean Pearson, 1739
£600-£800

David James Graeme likely wearing the hat in Lot 270, A 20th century silver plated sporran, £500-£800

Join us in the Edinburgh Saleroom, viewing weekday 9-5 or discover the sale via the link in the bio. Bidding continues until the 17th of September, ending 11:00 BST

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Homes & Interiors, Including Two Distinguished Private Collections | Ending 17 September 2026, 11:00 BST | EdinburghBonh...
07/09/2026

Homes & Interiors, Including Two Distinguished Private Collections | Ending 17 September 2026, 11:00 BST | Edinburgh

Bonhams Scotland is delighted to present a remarkable group of items from The Graeme Collection, reflecting the close association between the Graemes of Inchbrakie and the Jacobite cause. The lineage is celebrated for its deep ties to Scottish history.

The collection offers a fascinating glimpse into the people, loyalties and family connections that helped shape Scotland’s Jacobite story. Discover more about The Graeme Collection and its Jacobite associations via the link in our bio.

Among the highlights are objects that bring the story remarkably close to Charles Edward Stuart, Bonnie Prince Charlie. Pictured:

Lot 209. Christine Bacheler Nisbet (1902-1990) Portrait of Mrs Graeme, wearing the celebrated embroidered dress made for Margaret Oliphant of Gask, who attended celebrations following the Jacobite victory at Prestonpans in 1745.

Lot 210. Scottish School (19th Century)
Portrait of Mrs Graeme of Inchbrakie (married 1748), nee Margaret Oliphant of Gask, half-length wearing a ball gown
 
Lot 290. Of Jacobite interest: A piece of tartan reputed to have belonged to Charles Edward Stuart

Lot 216. Scottish School, (19th Century) Portrait of Father Graeme, Capuchin (born circa 1670) Father Graeme served as a discreet messenger and intermediary for the Prince, often handling sensitive correspondence that bypassed more official Jacobite channels.
 
Lot 291. Of Jacobite interest: A framed sample of the hair reputed to be of Charles Edward Stuart.
 
Lot 288. Graham (Patrick) – 1745 Jacobite Rebellion
A genuine, intercepted letter from Father Patrick Graham Almoner and Confessor to the pretender’s son in Scotland, Scottish History Society, Edinburgh 1904.
 
Lot 289. Of Jacobite interest: A frame pheasant feather

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Dinna fash, as we say farewell to the Outlander series, join us in the Edinburgh Saleroom as we exhibit the props and co...
24/05/2026

Dinna fash, as we say farewell to the Outlander series, join us in the Edinburgh Saleroom as we exhibit the props and costumes from the acclaimed series.
 
Tickets for the preview exhibition featuring lots in the forthcoming live and online sales can be booked through the link the bio. 
 
Preview exhibition at Bonhams Edinburgh | 26 – 31 May
 
Full exhibition at Bonhams New Bond Street in London | 20 July – 4 August
 
Outlander The Auction | 5 August 2026 | starting at 14:00 BST
 
Outlander |The Auction Online | 20 July – 6 August 2026 | starting at 12:00 BST
 
Pictured
 
Claire’s tartan corseted dress
Season 1, Episode 12, ‘Lallybroch’ 2
 
Jamie’s costume worn at The Battle of Culloden
Season 3, Episode 1, ‘The Battle Joined’ 4
 
A large selection of graphics created by the Outlander Art Department, relating to Jamie
 
‘The Beltane Dress’, worn by Geillis
Season 1, Episode 4, ‘The Gathering’ 6
 
A painted pine double sided hanging sign for ‘FERGUS FRASER & SONS PRINTING & BOOKS’
First seen Season 8, Episode 1, ‘Soul of a Rebel’
 
Tartan and embroidered dress, worn by Claire to the Clan Gathering
Season 1, Episode 4, ‘The Gathering’ 2
 
The Dragonfly in Amber prop
Season 1, Episode 8, ‘Both Sides Now’, Season 2, Episode 13, ‘Dragonfly in Amber’, and Season 3, Episode 1, ‘The Battle Joined’
 

Scottish Art | 20 May 2026, 14:00 BST | Edinburgh Lot 34Samuel John Peploe RSA(British, 1871-1935)Daffodils in a Glass B...
18/05/2026

Scottish Art | 20 May 2026, 14:00 BST | Edinburgh
 
Lot 34
Samuel John Peploe RSA
(British, 1871-1935)
Daffodils in a Glass Bowl
£150,000 - £200,000
 
1912 marked the end of Peploe’s two-year stay in Paris and his return to Edinburgh, where he established a new studio at 34 Queen Street. His time in the French capital proved revelatory; in a letter to his wife dated April 1911, he wrote that ‘Paris has changed my brain and made me more definite’. Paris undeniably transformed Peploe’s art, allowing him to remain closely attuned to the avant-garde while undergoing a radical stylistic shift and forging a new creative direction.

Painted circa 1912–15, Daffodils in a Glass Bowl is the product of intensive experimentation that reveals Peploe’s knowledge of the Fauves, Van Gogh and Cézanne. These influences are clearly evident in the present work: the flattened pictorial space, simplified forms, bold colour, emphasis on design and distinctive hatching technique are all characteristic of this period. Set against a woodblock-print backdrop, the composition also conveys a strong sense of Japonisme, recalling the ukiyo-e prints that so captivated Van Gogh, as well as Whistler, an important point of reference for Peploe and his fellow Scottish artists.

Peploe’s contemporary still-life paintings often depict tulips, prized for their visually arresting arabesques, but he was known to work with whatever flowers were in season. Likely purchased from a flower stall on Princes Street, the bright yellow daffodil heads here are thrown into sharp relief against the dark blue background.

Lot 53AR
Dame Elizabeth Blackadder OBE RA RSA RSW RWA RGI DLitt
(British, 1931-2021)
Fruit and Chinese Box
£2,500 - £4,000
 
Lot 19
Edward Atkinson Hornel
(British, 1864-1933)
Picking snowdrops
£5,000 - £7,000
 
Lot 68AR
Jack Vettriano OBE Hon LLD
(British, 1951-2025)
Band of Tossers
£12,000 - £18,000
 
Lot 26
William Somerville Shanks RSA RSW
(British, 1864-1951)
The empty glass
£2,000 - £3,000
 
Lot 31AR
John Maclauchlan Milne RSA
(British, 1885-1957)
Straits
£15,000 - £20,000
 
Lot 3AR
John MacDonald Aiken
(British, 1880-1961)
Self-portrait in black tie
£800 - £1,200

Scottish Art | 20 May 2026, 14:00 BST | Edinburgh Lot 13John Henry Lorimer, RSA RSW RWS RP(British, 1856-1936)Sun and Sh...
17/05/2026

Scottish Art | 20 May 2026, 14:00 BST | Edinburgh
 
Lot 13
John Henry Lorimer, RSA RSW RWS RP
(British, 1856-1936)
Sun and Shower - Kellie Castle and Apple Trees
£2,000 - £3,000
 
Kellie Castle, which sits just inland from the East Neuk’s cliffs and beaches, was already five hundred years old when, in 1878, law professor James Allan Lorimer leased it as a summer retreat. Stone towers and crow-stepped gables create a fairytale feel from the outside. The ruined building and almost derelict garden turned out to be a huge influence on the lives of all the family.
 
The decades of neglect had in fact protected the garden from modernisation, so what they found under the layers of brambles and nettles was a traditional Scottish ‘pleasaunce’, an enclosed garden attached to a castle designed to enchant the senses.
 
The Arts and Crafts garden at Kellie Castle was designed by Robert Lorimer in 1880, for his parents. It has gravel and grass paths, box-edged beds, herbaceous borders and old roses. Kellie’s garden has outstanding value as a work of art, it is an early example of Sir Robert Lorimer’s work and contains several features designed by other members of the family, particularly his son, the sculptor Hew Lorimer.
 
In the present work, John Henry Lorimer transports the viewer to a spot within the garden, showcasing both the castle’s intricate architecture and the abundant blossom in early Spring.
 
Discover more of Lorimer’s work via the link in our bio.

Lot 45AR
Dame Elizabeth Blackadder OBE RA RSA RSW RWA RGI DLitt
(British, 1931-2021)
The Bird Market, Paris
£6,000 - £8,000
 
Lot 35
George Leslie Hunter
(British, 1877-1931)
Roses
£30,000 - £50,000
 
Lot 42AR
Stanley Cursiter CBE RSA RSW
(British, 1887-1976)
Dr Jennifer Rae Gilchrist
£2,000 - £3,000
 
Lot 21
Samuel Fulton
(British, 1855-1941)
Fox Terrier
£2,000 - £3,000
 
Lot 30
Ernest Archibald Taylor
(British, 1874-1951)
A Cottage by the Sea
£1,500 - £2,000
 

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