BONHAMS TO AUCTION THE ENTIRE REMAINING COLLECTION OF RENOWNED NEW YORK DEALER JASON JACQUES
Photo courtesy of Jason Jacques.
New York – On September 30, Bonhams will host The Jason Jacques Collection, the highly anticipated final sale of influential art dealer and gallerist Jason Jacques’ extraordinary collection. Renowned for his eponymous gallery specializing in contemporary art and ceramics, and which has participated in prestigious fairs such as Design Miami, TEFAF, and The Winter Show, Jacques has long been a leading figure in the art and design world, brokering important design collections to major international institutions. Marking the conclusion of Jacques’ illustrious career, this landmark sale presents collectors with the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore and acquire rare and eclectic pieces sourced by one of the most influential and visionary collectors of for the past three decades.
“If we are extremely lucky in this life, we are allowed to be temporary custodians of beautiful things. I have been one of the luckiest," commented Jason Jacques about his upcoming final sale.
Over 400 lots will be offered across a live auction on September 30 in New York and an online sale running from October 2–10. With estimates ranging from $500 to $200,000 – many of which will be offered without reserve – the collection spans a diverse and cohesive range of disciplines, including Art Nouveau ceramics and furniture, contemporary design, and contemporary art.
Throughout his career, Jason Jacques has seamlessly balanced his love for historic objects with a keen eye for contemporary works. Rather than adhering to overarching themes, Jacques has always prioritized the individuality of each piece, crafting collections that feel dynamic, alive, and ever evolving. His deep passion for 19th-century French Art Nouveau ceramics, paired with avant-garde design, creates a striking and compelling dialogue between eras. This unique approach is showcased in the upcoming sale, which masterfully blends the past and present.
Speaking to the upcoming sale, Curator and Historian Glenn Adamson commented: “Few gallerists, today, stand within this tradition; Jason Jacques has been one of them. He is a character of uncommon charisma and intensity – the Indiana Jones of the design world – and had he been born in a different century, might indeed have been an explorer-collector of the type Susan Orlean wrote about in her book The Orchid Thief, always on the hunt ‘for something exceptional, something to pursue, even at their peril, rather than abide an ordinary life.”
Benjamin Walker, Bonhams Global Head of Modern Decorative Art + Design based in New York commented, "Jason Jacques’ legacy is marked by his unparalleled ability to curate collections that challenge convention, seamlessly blending historic and contemporary works with bold, imaginative vision. His final sale with Bonhams offers collectors an extraordinary opportunity to experience his distinctive aesthetic and acquire pieces that embody the essence of his curatorial genius – a vision that has consistently bridged the past and present with remarkable artistry.”
[L-R] Kim Simonsson’s (born 1974) ‘The Philosopher’ (2020), estimate: $100,000 – 150,000. Image courtesy of maxime dufour photographies. 'Vortex' (2014) by Joris Laarman (born 1979), estimate: $200,000 – 300,000.
A cornerstone of the sale is an exceptional selection of contemporary design, including the 'Vortex' (2014) by Joris Laarman (born 1979), crafted from partially anodized aluminium. Estimated at $200,000 – 300,000, this sculptural masterpiece, was featured in the designer's first major U.S. exhibition at the Cooper Hewitt in 2017. Another standout is Kim Simonsson’s (born 1974) 'The Philosopher’ (2020), a striking stoneware work created for and exhibited at the 2022 'Lille3000 Utopia Festival', a major cultural event exploring the intersection of art, science, and sustainability through immersive exhibitions and public installations, estimated at $100,000 – 150,000. Also of note is Hans Itel’s (1898–1988) Anthroposophical Stand (circa 1930), a carved cherrywood piece that embodies the organic, handcrafted aesthetic of the early 20th century, estimated at $20,000 – 30,000.
[L-R] Gabriel Orozco’s ‘Athletics I’ (2008), estimate: $100,000 – 150,000. Richard Prince’s ‘Entertainer – Russel, 2/3’ (1983), estimate: $100,000 – 150,000.
The collection also offers significant contemporary artworks, such as Gabriel Orozco’s 'Athletics I' (2008), a unique piece blending tempera and gold leaf on digital print, estimated at $100,000 – 150,000, and Richard Prince’s 'Entertainer – Russell, 2/3' (1983), an Ektacolor print mounted on board, also estimated at $100,000 – 150,000.
Collection of ceramics in the Jason Jacques Collection.
The collection also presents an unparalleled selection of French studio works from the turn of the century, showcasing exquisite lustres and glazes. Iconic makers such as Clément Massier (1844–1917), Lucien Lévy-Dhurmer (1865–1953), Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat (1844–1910), and Taxile Doat (1851–1939) are well-represented.
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In 2023, Bonhams achieved 14% growth with $1.14 billion in turnover. Recent important auctions and landmark single-owner collections, include the white glove sales of Sir Michael Caine: The Personal Collection, Alain Delon: Sixty Years of Passion; Sir Roger Moore: The Personal Collection; Personal Property of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and The Robert & Jean-Pierre Rousset Collection of Asian Art: A Century of Collecting. Other notable single-owner sales included The Estate of Barbara Walters: American Icon; The Alan and Simone Hartman Collection; The Crown Auction: Props and Costumes and The Claude de Marteau Collection.
Top lots for 2023 include 1967 Ferrari 412P Berlinetta, Sold at Quail Lodge, US for US$30,255,000. Tipu Sultan’s Bedchamber Sword (sold in London for £14m – a world record for both an Islamic and an Indian object); Paul Signac (1863-1935), Sisteron, 1902. Sold for US$8,580,000 (estimate US$4-6 million), and Claude Monet (1840-1926), La Seine près de Giverny, 1888. Sold for US$6,352,500 (estimate US$4-6m), both from the Alan and Simone Hartman Collection; A Gilt Copper Alloy figure of Virupaksha, Central Tibet, Densatil Monastery, Early 15th century. Sold for HK$37.9m (£4,060,326) in Hong Kong. Yoshitomo Nara (born 1959) Three Stars. Sold for HK$36,754,000 (£3,930,914, also in Hong Kong
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