Micha’s Place Press Release
Submitted by Marianna McIntyre
Development Director
March 4, 2015 8:05 p.m.
When Bonhams ran into challenges trying to find an area location for its first annual Amelia Automotive Auction, during Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Week, it was suggested that, an island liaison and island resident of over 22 years, Marianna McIntyre might be able to help.
Working together with Ed Boner, mayor of Fernandina Beach, The city commissioners, and the city manager, were able to find an appropriate location.
Not only is it wonderful to have Bonhams in Nassau County, but they have very kindly made Micah’s Place its nonprofit of choice. They are benefiting the victims of Domestic Violence in several ways including donating a lot of fine items to be auctioned off in support of the Micah’s Place mission. Micah’s Place will also assist Bonhams by offering a local information table during the event, directing visitors to local business and restaurants..
Bonhams Auction House
Bonhams is a privately owned British auction house and one of the world’s oldest and largest auctioneers of fine art and antiques. Since its establishment in 1793, it has been amongst the most respected and trusted brands in the industry.
The Bonhams name is recognized worldwide throughout all sectors of the fine art, antiques and collectors market, with several of its departments established world leaders within their specialist category. In motoring, Bonhams continues to be unrivaled as the European number one auction house, achieving world record prices for Mercedes, Alfa Romeo, Maserati and Aston Martin – as is evidence by the sale in August 2014 of a 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO Berlinetta, which became the most valuable car in history to be sold at auction for $38,115,000.
In 2013 alone, Bonhams achieved $24.88 million in net income.
With specialists in every major area of art and collectables, the depth of collective knowledge of Bonhams auctioneers has enabled the company to challenge the market positions of Sotheby’s and Christie’s.
Editor’s Note: The information below is provided by Bonhams.
Bonhams Amelia Island 2015 Auction Information
Date: Thursday, March 12 at 10:00am (Automobilia) and 12:00pm (Motorcars)
Location: Fernandina Beach Golf Club, 4700 Amelia Island Parkway, Fernandina Beach, Florida 32024
Public preview: March 10-12
Auction catalogues: $100, admits two to all events
General admission: $20, admits one to all events
Note: Client parking is located at the Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport only. Bonhams will be operating continuous and complimentary shuttle service to and from the Bonhams Pavilion during Auction and Preview Days. Bonhams will also be operating continuous and complimentary shuttle service to and from the Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island on March 12th, from 9am to 6pm.
For further information, visit Bonhams.com/Amelia.