Bonhams

ABOUT THE INVESTMENT

Founded in 1793, Bonhams is one of the world's largest and most renowned auctioneers of fine art, motor cars, jewellery and other collectables. The business holds more than 250 sales a year at its flagship salerooms, which include London, New York, Los Angeles and Hong Kong.

Bonhams is a global business operating in a market with long-term structural growth and high barriers to entry. We bought the business in 2018 with a plan to transform it through focus, operational improvement and investment-led growth. 

Since we made our investment, Bonhams has made five add-on acquisitions in the USA and Europe.