Lady Glenconner's Personal Collection Auction at Bonhams Doubles Estimates
On November 19, Bonhams held an auction in London featuring the personal items of Lady Glenconner, which brought in an impressive £570,406 from 108 lots, nearly doubling what was expected. The highlight of the auction was Victor Pasmore R.A.'s piece, The Painting Lesson, which sold for £82,950. Lady Glenconner's wedding dress by Sir Norman Hartnell also attracted attention, selling for £7,680. Charlie Thomas, who heads Bonhams' Private and Iconic Collections, praised Lady Glenconner as a true icon and mentioned a special talk that happened earlier that week at New Bond Street. Lady Glenconner shared her happiness about passing her collection to new owners, showcasing collectors' strong interest in personal art and memorabilia.
Key facts
- Auction held on 19 November at Bonhams in London
- Lady Glenconner's personal collection sold for £570,406
- Total was nearly double the pre-sale estimate
- 108 lots were included in the auction
- Top lot was Victor Pasmore R.A.'s painting The Painting Lesson, sold for £82,950
- Lady Glenconner's wedding dress by Sir Norman Hartnell sold for £7,680
- Charlie Thomas commented on Lady Glenconner's iconic status
- Special in-conversation event held at New Bond Street prior to auction
Entities
Artists
- Victor Pasmore R.A.
- Sir Norman Hartnell
Institutions
- Bonhams
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom