He joined Bonhams back in 2007 and was previously responsible for sales in this category in both Europe and Asia. Hyman is also now an international board director of the company.
Bonhams global CEO Matthew Girling said: “Asaph has played a key part in the huge growth of the Bonhams Chinese art department since 2007, and his new role and responsibilities are a reflection of that achievement.”
The next Chinese art sale at Bonhams takes place in New York on March 19, followed by an Asian art sale in Edinburgh on March 21. The next sale of Asian art in London is on May 14.
James Kelly joins Bonhams’ board
Meanwhile, Bonhams has also announced the appointment of James Kelly as a non-executive director of the company’s main board.
A commercial and strategic consultant to businesses in the art world, he spent more than 20 years as a partner at the chartered accountants Rawlinson & Hunter, where Bonhams was one of his clients.
More recently he was director of Science Limited where he managed the business affairs of Damien Hirst, playing a key role in the creation of Hirst’s gallery in Newport Street and the artist’s Treasures exhibition that opened at last year’s Venice Biennale.
He retired from full-time employment with Science before the appointment to the Bonhams’ board.
James Kelly, who has been appointed a non-executive director of Bonhams’ main board.
“I am delighted that my involvement with Robert Brooks and Bonhams has come full circle,” said Kelly. “I first worked with Robert nearly 30 years ago and so I’ve seen Bonhams evolve into one of the world’s largest international auction houses.
“Given my experience in the contemporary art world, I am particularly looking forward to bringing those skills to advise one of Bonhams’ fastest growing departments.”
Bonhams Global CEO Matthew Girling said: “James Kelly’s knowledge of the company, unrivalled experience at the highest levels of the art world and his widely respected business acumen make him a wonderful addition to Bonhams.”
