Rhyanon Demery
Head of Sale
Rhyanon Demery is a Senior Specialist and Head of Sale of marine and topographical pictures at Bonhams Knightsbridge in London. She oversees the saleroom's two Marine auctions and two Travel & Explora…
Travel & Exploration
Bonhams is the only international auction house holding regular Travel & Exploration sales. Our auctions in London combine artefacts, paintings, drawings, books, maps, manuscripts and photographs that give insights into the people and places of the world - often as documented during notable feats of travel and exploration.
Highlights range from polar artefacts such as a sledge used on an Ernest Shackleton expedition to works by Michel Jean Cazabon, Peter Rindisbacher, Daniel Thomas Egerton, Frank Hurley, John Claude White and David Roberts.
In addition, Bonhams US Books & Manuscripts department holds regular sales focusing on travel, exploration and Americana in books, maps and manuscripts.
Buying and selling Travel & Exploration material at Bonhams
Bonhams Travel & Exploration department has specialists covering the UK, Europe, the Americas, South Africa and Asia-Pacific.
With offices and representatives in 22 countries, Bonhams gives buyers and sellers access to a global network of collectors and unparalleled marketing resources to achieve the highest price and level of client satisfaction possible. Contact a specialist directly for more information or submit your item online for a free auction estimate.
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Matthew Haley
Managing Director
Matthew Haley is Managing Director of Bonhams Knightsbridge and has been Head of Bonhams UK Books & Manuscripts Department since 2013. In 2004, he joined Bonhams in London as a specialist in the Books…
Simon Roberts
Senior Specialist, Head of Sale
Simon Roberts is Senior Specialist, Head of Sale in the Fine Books and Manuscripts Department, and a senior valuer with over 30 years' experience in the business. He joined Bonhams in 2002 following t…
Sarah Lindberg
Senior Specialist
Sarah Lindberg is a manuscript specialist in the Books & Manuscripts Department, which she joined in 2014. A history graduate from Exeter University, Sarah has a background in publishing, fine and dec…
Luke Batterham
Senior Valuer
Luke Batterham is a Specialist in Books, Maps, Manuscripts and Historical Photographs, based at Bonhams Knightsbridge. The son of an antiquarian bookseller, Luke joined Bonhams as a senior valuer with…
Polly Cornthwaite
Senior Cataloguer
Polly Cornthwaite is Senior Cataloguer for Bonhams Marine Pictures and Travel & Exploration departments in London.
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Upcoming auctions
The Collection and Archive of Sir Basil Gould CBE
4 June | London, New Bond Street | Live auction
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View 49 lotsTravel & Exploration Sale
7 – 16 July | Online, London, Knightsbridge
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