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Bonhams to Auction The Cannon Collection Featuring Beilby Enamels and British Paintings in April

market-auction · 2026-04-20

In April, Bonhams will conduct a two-part auction showcasing The Cannon Collection, which features an impressive selection of early English glass. Among the highlights are rare enamel pieces from the Beilby family's workshop in Newcastle upon Tyne and gilded glass crafted at James Giles's studio in London. The auction will also include Egyptian and Roman antiquities, alongside Plantagenet coins. Furthermore, there will be British paintings from the 19th and 20th centuries by artists like Philip Alexius de László, Hilda Fearon, and Ken Howard. The collection is also adorned with Jacobite engraved glass and sweetmeat glasses, showcasing the collector's varied interests. Before the auction, all items will be displayed at Bonhams' New Bond Street galleries.

Key facts

  • Bonhams is auctioning The Cannon Collection in April
  • The collection includes early English glass with rare Beilby enamels
  • Works by Philip Alexius de László, Hilda Fearon, and Ken Howard are featured
  • Egyptian and Roman antiquities are part of the collection
  • Plantagenet coinage is included
  • Jacobite engraved glass and sweetmeat glasses are present
  • The auction will be held in two parts
  • Viewing is at Bonhams New Bond Street galleries

Entities

Artists

  • Philip Alexius de László
  • Hilda Fearon
  • Ken Howard
  • James Giles

Institutions

  • Bonhams
  • Beilby family workshop
  • James Giles atelier

Locations

  • London
  • United Kingdom
  • Newcastle upon Tyne

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