One of the more buyer-friendly places, it has many interesting collections. Along with antiques, Bonhams specializes in 20th-century design. Its merger with the celebrated auction house Phillips, in 2002, has increased the depth and scope of other specialty areas, such as old master painting sales, at the old Phillips's premises in New Bond Street. Tube: Bond St. Other location: PHONE: 020/7393-3900; Tube: Fulham Broadway.