Bonhams to Auction Hayes Fine Art and Palmer Pewter Collections Online in October 2026
Bonhams will host an online auction featuring two unique curated collections, Piety and Pewter, from October 13 to October 27, 2026. This event will display the Hayes Collection, which consists of early European artworks, alongside the Palmer Pewter Collection, showcasing the rich history and craftsmanship of Britain's pewter trade. A significant highlight includes a piece by renowned Italian artist Astolfo Petrazzi, who lived from 1579 to 1665. Charlie Thomas, responsible for overseeing sales in the UK and Europe, emphasized that these collections reflect the personal journeys and passions of the collectors, ultimately creating lasting legacies.
Key facts
- Bonhams is offering Piety and Pewter: The Hayes Collection of Fine & Early Works of Art and the Palmer Pewter Collection
- The sale runs online at bonhams.com from 13 to 27 October 2026
- Both collections were assembled over decades
- The Hayes Collection focuses on fine and early works reflecting European spiritual and artistic traditions
- The Palmer Pewter Collection explores British pewter craftsmanship and social history
- A work by Astolfo Petrazzi (Italian, 1579-1665) is included among the lots
- Charlie Thomas is Director, UK & Europe House Sales, Private & Iconic Collections, and Furniture at Bonhams
- Thomas commented on the stories such collections preserve and the insight they offer into collectors' passions
Entities
Artists
- Astolfo Petrazzi
- Charlie Thomas
Institutions
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Europe