Bonhams Knightsbridge to Auction Antony Worrall Thompson's Culinary Collection in 'A Feast for the Eyes'
Bonhams Knightsbridge will present 'A Feast for the Eyes', an online auction running from October 13 to October 23, 2025, centered on the theme of food. The sale features still life artworks, rare cookbooks, vintage kitchenware, and culinary ephemera. A highlight is a curated selection of personal items from chef and broadcaster Antony Worrall Thompson, including an 18th-century manuscript recipe book (estimate £2,000–£3,000) and Elizabeth Taylor's 'The Lady's, Housewife's, and Cookmaid's Assistant' from 1769 (estimate £1,500–£2,000). Also featured are still life paintings by the Studio of Miguel Canals, such as 'Still Life of Bowls of Cherries and Birds' (estimate £4,000–£6,000).
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The auction offers collectors a rare opportunity to acquire objects that trace the evolution of dining culture and gastronomic trends, from historic menus to signed first editions like Anthony Bourdain's 'Kitchen Confidential'. The inclusion of Worrall Thompson's personal collection underscores the growing market for chef-curated memorabilia and culinary heritage. It also highlights the enduring appeal of the still life genre, where food becomes a symbol of domestic ritual and abundance, appealing to both art and antiques enthusiasts.
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- Artists: Miguel Canals
- People: Antony Worrall Thompson, Aurore Vesin
- Auction Houses: Bonhams
- Locations: London
- Prices: £2,000 - £3,000, £1,500 - £2,000, £500-£1,000, £600-£800, £400-£600, £4,000-£6,000, £3,000-£5,000
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