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Condition Report: Seth Johnson, Bonhams’ C.E.O.

New ownership. New H.Q. And now, Bonhams also has a new leader. Here, he opens up about the auction house’s balance sheet, integrating its global acquisitions, and winning the next generation of collectors.

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Seth Johnson
"From a geographical perspective, the U.S. is obviously going to be a huge focus for us. It continues to be an engine of growth, economically, across almost all markets. And I see no reason why the U.S. wouldn’t continue to be the biggest market, says Seth Johnson. Photo: Courtesy of Bonhams
Marion Maneker
March 25, 2026

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Bonhams auction house, which is under new leadership and ownership, soft-launched last month its new headquarters at the Steinway Tower on West 57th Street. The move comes after the dramatic departure of former C.E.O. Chabi Nouri, who had been in her post for only a year, and the quiet transfer of ownership from private equity firm Epiris to private credit firm Pemberton Asset Management.

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