Bonhams to Offer Silver and Fine Art in Upcoming Home & Interiors Auction

Bonhams is preparing to present its upcoming Home & Interiors: including the Linton Collection auction, showcasing an array of fine silver, mid-century design, and classic paintings. Leading the catalog is an extensive Viner's Sheffield King's pattern silver flatware service, a massive mid-century set of 181 pieces carrying an estimate of A$18,000 to A$25,000.^[1][1] Collectors will also find a sleek eighty-piece sterling silver flatware service by Christofle, estimated at A$6,000 to A$9,000,^[2][2] and Tim Storrier's evocative painting State, which carries an estimate of A$5,000 to A$8,000.^[3][3] These objects represent a diverse gathering of domestic luxury, from historic European craftsmanship to modern Australian art.

This upcoming auction follows several notable sales for the house. In August, the Asian Art sale realized A$362,247, while the Chinese Paintings sale in the same month brought in A$181,056. These recent results contribute to the house's performance, with Bonhams having achieved a year-to-date total of A$543,303 across 119 lots sold, maintaining a sell-through rate of 55.6%.

For collectors and industry professionals, this sale represents an important opportunity to acquire high-quality decorative arts. The auction is currently in its upcoming phase, with bidding not yet open, and features accessible entry points for exceptional design.