Type: Subsidiary
On the web: http://www.butterfields.com

In the market for antique armor, classic timepieces, or fine art and wines? Look no further than auction house Bonhams & Butterfields. Staging more than 50 live auctions a year in its San Francisco and Los Angeles salerooms, the company specializes in appraisal and disposition of fine art, antiques, books, jewelry, and collectibles. It features a range of 19th century pictures and fine jewelry. The auction house also provides consignment-management and insurance services. Tracing its auction roots back to 1865 when it was founded by former sheriff William Butterfield, Bonhams & Butterfields is the US subsidiary of British auctioneering giant Bonhams.

Officers:
Chairman: Laura King Pfaff
CEO: Malcolm Barber
COO: Patrick Meade

Competitors:
Christie's
Sotheby's
Spectrum Group

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