Bonhams has appointed three new specialists from Sotheby’s to complement its existing London-based European Ceramics and Glass team. Simon Cottle, one of the world’s most respected experts in Glass, joins Bonhams this summer with Continental Ceramics specialist Nette Megens, while world-renowned Continental Ceramics expert Sebastian Kuhn will join the auction house in January 2008.

With immediate effect, Simon Cottle takes on the role of Departmental Director of Continental Ceramics and Glass. Nette Megens will specialise in Continental Ceramics. Fergus Gambon, who has worked alongside John Sandon in Bonhams’ Ceramics department for the past 13 years, has been appointed Department Director of British Ceramics.

John Sandon, who takes on the role of International Director of European Ceramics and Glass at Bonhams, says: “I have always enjoyed a friendly rivalry with our Sotheby’s ceramics colleagues and I am delighted to have such expertise join my team. Their individual strengths and knowledge will, without doubt, see Bonhams become market leaders in Continental Ceramics and Glass as well as British porcelain.

Bonhams’ Chairman, Robert Brooks adds: “Unlike its competitors, Bonhams continues to invest in established talent in long-term markets. In July, we appointed two ex-Sotheby’s Asian Art specialists. Now, we are appointing key talent from their Ceramics department. Naturally, to have a high calibre of people working for Bonhams is a true asset as we close the gap on our competitors.”

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Posted: 08|10|07 at 10:29 am. Filed under: Auction News.