Auction Update Review
Rare Book Hub: 63 Auctions Archived, another 39 Upcoming this Week
For the week ended 29 September 63 auctions were archived to Rare Book Hub’s Transactions+ database; 1 denominated in Danish krone, 10 in euros, 13 in British pounds, 2 in Mexican pesos, 1 in New Zealand dollars, ad 36 in US dollars.
Turnover was $30,401,207.30 as 81.07% of all lots changed hands. There were 15,559 offered and 12,614 transacted. The average lot sold for $2,410.12.
Christies. Prints and Multiples - bidstart 9/13 on September 27th: $4,702,705
Sothebys. Prints and Multiples - bidstart 9/19 on September 26th: $4,585,294
RR Auction. Remarkable Rarities - bidstart 8/25 on September 23rd: $3,286,063
Christies. Charlie Watts: Literature and Jazz Part I on September 28th: $3,212,312
Christies. Contemporary Edition - bidstart 9/12 on September 28th: $1,683,563
Christies. Charlie Watts: Literature and Jazz Part II on September 29th: $1,221,430
Dominic Winter Book Auctions. The Library of the Late Christopher Foyle of Beeleigh Abbey on September 27th: $1,179,790
Forum Auctions. Fine Books, Manuscripts, and Works on Paper on September 28th: $1,033,103
16 auctions saw total sales exceed 100% of the high estimates of all lots offered:
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates. The Important Collection of H. Marshall Goodman, Jr. on September 23rd: 217.59%
ALDE. Library of Hubert Morent - Original Editions of the 20th Century on September 27th: 198.31%
Ader. A COLLECTION: PONT-AVEN, SYMBOLISTS AND NABIS - PRINTS AND DRAWINGS - PART 2 on September 21st: 187.74%
Dominic Winter Book Auctions. The Library of the Late Christopher Foyle of Beeleigh Abbey on September 27th: 185.52%
Il Ponte. Prints, Multiples, and Modern Art on September 27th: 181.36%
Tennants Auctioneers. Books, Maps and Manuscripts on September 29th: 152.31%
Kolbe and Fanning Numismatic Booksellers. Important Numismatic Literature on September 23rd: 151.92%
Ader. A COLLECTION: PONT-AVEN, SYMBOLISTS AND NABIS - PRINTS AND DRAWINGS - PART 1 on September 20th: 147.37%
Christies. Charlie Watts: Literature and Jazz Part II on September 29th: 126.61%
Carlsen Gallery. Anniversary Auction on September 23rd: 117.99%
Christies. Charlie Watts: Literature and Jazz Part I on September 28th: 117.94%
William H. Bunch Auctions and Appraisals. Eclectic Variety Auction - bidstart 9/20 on September 26th: 108.47%
RR Auction. Remarkable Rarities - bidstart 8/25 on September 23rd: 106.79%
Forum Auctions. Colour Plate Books from the Library of Norman Bobbins on September 26th: 105.90%
Finarte. Prints and Multiples on September 27th: 101.96%
Finarte. Fairy Tales / Original Comic Arts on September 29th: 100.07%
40 sales saw at least 80% of their lots sell:
Heritage Auctions. Trading Card Games Platinum Session and Signature Auction on September 24th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Comic Books Select Auction on September 26th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Heritage Auctions NFL Box Break Showcase Auction on September 26th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction on September 27th: 100.00%
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates. The Important Collection of H. Marshall Goodman, Jr. on September 23rd: 100.00%
Schilb Antiquarian. Rare Books with NO Reserve, NO Buyer's Premium on September 24th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction on September 26th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Pulp Spectacular Showcase Auction Featuring Pulps From The Collection of Dr. Dave Anderson on September 22nd: 99.75%
Heritage Auctions. The Olde Mill National Bank Showcase Auction on September 24th: 99.73%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Sports Collectibles Select Auction on September 24th: 99.69%
Heritage Auctions. The Fox Comics Showcase Auction on September 28th: 99.32%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction on September 26th: 99.29%
Christies. Charlie Watts: Literature and Jazz Part II on September 29th: 99.27%
New England Book Auctions. Hunting, Fishing and Sporting Books Catalogue - Part 2 on September 28th: 98.98%
Heritage Auctions. Music Memorabilia & Concert Posters Showcase Auction on September 23rd: 98.53%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction on September 27th: 98.28%
Dominic Winter Book Auctions. The Library of the Late Christopher Foyle of Beeleigh Abbey on September 27th: 97.22%
Heritage Auctions. Alternative Movie Posters Showcase Auction on September 27th: 96.73%
Il Ponte. Prints, Multiples, and Modern Art on September 27th: 96.05%
ALDE. Library of Hubert Morent - Original Editions of the 20th Century on September 27th: 95.38%
Tennants Auctioneers. Books, Maps and Manuscripts on September 29th: 94.78%
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper - bidstart 9/16 on September 23rd: 93.53%
Christies. Charlie Watts: Literature and Jazz Part I on September 28th: 92.97%
Dorotheum . The Beauty of Space - Iconic Photographs of Early NASA Missions on September 27th: 92.58%
New England Book Auctions. Fine Books and Ephemera List on September 12th: 91.90%
New England Book Auctions. Hunting, Fishing and Sporting Books Catalogue - Part 1 on September 26th: 90.82%
Potter and Potter Auctions. Coin-Op and Advertising on September 22nd: 89.00%
Ader. A COLLECTION: PONT-AVEN, SYMBOLISTS AND NABIS - PRINTS AND DRAWINGS - PART 2 on September 21st: 88.78%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Movie Posters Select Auction on September 24th: 88.63%
Freemans. Collect: Americana on September 21st: 88.10%
Christies. Prints and Multiples - bidstart 9/13 on September 27th: 86.31%
Sothebys. Banksy - bidstart 9/19 on September 26th: 85.71%
Carlsen Gallery. Anniversary Auction on September 23rd: 85.71%
William H. Bunch Auctions and Appraisals. Eclectic Variety Auction - bidstart 9/20 on September 26th: 85.00%
Freemans. Books and Manuscripts on September 27th: 83.23%
Kolbe and Fanning Numismatic Booksellers. Important Numismatic Literature on September 23rd: 83.09%
Forum Auctions. Fine Books, Manuscripts, and Works on Paper on September 28th: 82.56%
Bruun Rasmussen. Modern Art and Design - Prints on September 26th: 81.25%
Dunbar Sloane. Antiquarian Book Auction on September 27th: 80.42%
Forum Auctions. Colour Plate Books from the Library of Norman Bobbins on September 26th: 80.31%
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63 total sales reported this week:
Rago Arts and Auctions. Contemporary + Collectible on September 28th: 70.83%
North American Auction Company. Last Chance September Passed Lots Auction on September 29th: 13.33%
Tennants Auctioneers. Books, Maps and Manuscripts on September 29th: 94.78%
Chiswick Auctions. Sound Visions: Photobooks and Music Photobooks on September 29th: 54.22%
Ader. LITERARY MAGAZINES OF THE 19TH AND 20TH CENTURIES - ANDRE VASSEUR COLLECTION - FOR THE BENEFIT OF TH on September 29th: 48.40%
Swann Galleries. Printed and Manuscript Americana on September 28th: 74.93%
Sloane Street Auctions. The September Fine Sale, including Old Masters, Furniture, and The Primary Contents of Belgravia Res on September 28th: 68.75%
New England Book Auctions. Hunting, Fishing and Sporting Books Catalogue - Part 2 on September 28th: 98.98%
Forum Auctions. Fine Books, Manuscripts, and Works on Paper on September 28th: 82.56%
Eldreds. Online-Only Americana on September 28th: 57.14%
Christies. Charlie Watts: Literature and Jazz Part II on September 29th: 99.27%
Christies. Charlie Watts: Literature and Jazz Part I on September 28th: 92.97%
Christies. Contemporary Edition - bidstart 9/12 on September 28th: 76.03%
Il Ponte. Prints, Multiples, and Modern Art on September 27th: 96.05%
Heritage Auctions. The Fox Comics Showcase Auction on September 28th: 99.32%
Heritage Auctions. Alternative Movie Posters Showcase Auction on September 27th: 96.73%
Freemans. Books and Manuscripts on September 27th: 83.23%
Finarte. Fairy Tales / Original Comic Arts on September 29th: 79.49%
Finarte. Prints and Multiples on September 27th: 70.79%
Dunbar Sloane. Antiquarian Book Auction on September 27th: 80.42%
Dorotheum . The Beauty of Space - Iconic Photographs of Early NASA Missions on September 27th: 92.58%
Dominic Winter Book Auctions. The Library of the Late Christopher Foyle of Beeleigh Abbey on September 27th: 97.22%
Christies. Prints and Multiples - bidstart 9/13 on September 27th: 86.31%
Artcurial. Alexandre Dumas on September 27th: 72.50%
ALDE. Library of Hubert Morent - Original Editions of the 20th Century on September 27th: 95.38%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction on September 27th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction on September 27th: 98.28%
Heritage Auctions. Heritage Auctions NFL Box Break Showcase Auction on September 26th: 100.00%
North American Auction Company. Legends of the West: Western & Native American Sale on September 23rd: 78.29%
Goldberg Coins and Collectibles. The Ultimate Collectibles Sale - Session 3 on September 14th: 67.29%
Goldberg Coins and Collectibles. The Ultimate Collectibles Sale - Session 2 on September 13th: 71.64%
Goldberg Coins and Collectibles. The Ultimate Collectibles Sale - Session 1 on September 12th: 61.66%
Freemans. Collect: Americana on September 21st: 88.10%
William H. Bunch Auctions and Appraisals. Eclectic Variety Auction - bidstart 9/20 on September 26th: 85.00%
Sothebys. Prints and Multiples - bidstart 9/19 on September 26th: 79.14%
Sothebys. Banksy - bidstart 9/19 on September 26th: 85.71%
New England Book Auctions. Hunting, Fishing and Sporting Books Catalogue - Part 1 on September 26th: 90.82%
Morton Subastas. Auction of Old and Contemporary Books on September 26th: 36.01%
Forum Auctions. Colour Plate Books from the Library of Norman Bobbins on September 26th: 80.31%
Cotswold Auction Company. Books, Medals, Militaria, Coins, Stamps & Collectables on September 26th: 75.45%
Bruun Rasmussen. Modern Art and Design - Prints on September 26th: 81.25%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction on September 26th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction on September 26th: 99.29%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Comic Books Select Auction on September 26th: 100.00%
Potter and Potter Auctions. Coin-Op and Advertising on September 22nd: 89.00%
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates. The Important Collection of H. Marshall Goodman, Jr. on September 23rd: 100.00%
Carlsen Gallery. Anniversary Auction on September 23rd: 85.71%
Kolbe and Fanning Numismatic Booksellers. Important Numismatic Literature on September 23rd: 83.09%
Morton Subastas. Discovery Auction on September 23rd: 56.84%
RR Auction. Remarkable Rarities - bidstart 8/25 on September 23rd: 77.50%
Schilb Antiquarian. Rare Books with NO Reserve, NO Buyer's Premium on September 24th: 100.00%
One Source Auctions. 3rd Annual Fall Antiques and Collectible Photography - Online on September 25th: 73.13%
New England Book Auctions. Fine Books and Ephemera List on September 12th: 91.90%
Rossini. Posters, Lithographs, Works on Paper on September 25th: 11.67%
Ader. A COLLECTION: PONT-AVEN, SYMBOLISTS AND NABIS - PRINTS AND DRAWINGS - PART 2 on September 21st: 88.78%
Ader. A COLLECTION: PONT-AVEN, SYMBOLISTS AND NABIS - PRINTS AND DRAWINGS - PART 1 on September 20th: 78.98%
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper - bidstart 9/16 on September 23rd: 93.53%
Heritage Auctions. The Olde Mill National Bank Showcase Auction on September 24th: 99.73%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Sports Collectibles Select Auction on September 24th: 99.69%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Movie Posters Select Auction on September 24th: 88.63%
Heritage Auctions. Music Memorabilia & Concert Posters Showcase Auction on September 23rd: 98.53%
Heritage Auctions. Pulp Spectacular Showcase Auction Featuring Pulps From The Collection of Dr. Dave Anderson on September 22nd: 99.75%
Heritage Auctions. Trading Card Games Platinum Session and Signature Auction on September 24th: 100.00%
For the week ahead 39 sales are scheduled:
Tue. Oct. 3rd
Artcurial. Paris. Prints and Multiples online - bidstart 9/26. 241 lots
Christies. London - King Street. A Century of Art: Photographs from The Gerald Fineberg Collection - bidstart 9/19. 113 lots
Chiswick Auctions. London. Modern and Contemporary Prints and Multiples. 411 lots
Gonnelli Casa DAste. Firenze. Auction 46: I & II - Photographs and Autographs, Manuscripts, Music, Futurism, Modern books, Interna. 304 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction. 594 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction. 149 lots
Bonhams. Los Angeles. Prints and Multiples. 292 lots
Bruun Rasmussen. Copenhagen. Modern Art and Design - Prints. 32 lots
Bonhams. London. Votes for Women - bidstart 9/22. 49 lots
Sothebys. New York. Photographer Unknown: Pier 24 Photography from the Pilara Family Foundation - bidstart 9/26.
Wed. Oct. 4th
Christies. New York. Photographs - bidstart 9/19. 114 lots
Dorotheum . Vienna. Master Drawings and Prints Until 1900. 114 lots
Eldreds. East Dennis,. Vintage Goods. 36 lots
Gonnelli Casa DAste. Firenze. Auction 46: III & IV - Travel books, Books on Italian History, Botany, chemistry and pharmacy, Medic. 192 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction. 307 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction. 193 lots
Bonhams. London. Sir Roger Moore: The Personal Collection. 81 lots
Bonhams. Paris. Vintage Posters Online bidstart 9/27. 131 lots
Australian Book Auctions. Armadale, . Australian Book Auction. 246 lots
Duke's. Dorchester. Sporting and Natural History. 28 lots
Thu. Oct. 5th
PBA Galleries. Berkeley. Fine Art and Photography. 313 lots
Swann Galleries. New York. Fine Photographs. 316 lots
Forum Auctions. London. Online sale: Books and Works on Paper including Illustrated and Children's Books. 163 lots
AntiquarianAuctions.com. Constantia. Antiquarian Books - bidstart 9/28. 351 lots
Gonnelli Casa DAste. Firenze. Auction 46: V & VI - Books from XV to XIX Century (parts 1 and 2). 222 lots
Leland Little Auctions. Hillsborough, NC. October Estates Auction. 57 lots
Sothebys. New York. Photographs.
Fri. Oct. 6th
Bonhams. London. Making a Mark A Fundraising Sale for the Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration - bidstart 9/27. 78 lots
Bonhams. New York. Photographs. 194 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Illustration Art Signature Auction. 449 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. International Comic Art and Anime Signature Auction. 964 lots
Sat. Oct. 7th
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Franklin. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper - bidstart 9/30. 170 lots
Case Antiques, Inc.. Knoxville. Fall Fine Art & Antiques Auction - Day 2. 73 lots
Arader Galleries. New York City. October 2023 Auction. 208 lots
EV Stamps. Richmond. Sports Card and Comic Book Auction - bistart 6/29. 257 lots
Sun. Oct. 8th
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Comic Books Select Auction.
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Sunday Sports Collectibles Select Auction. 297 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Sunday Movie Posters Select Auction.
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Autographs and Manuscripts - bidstart 9/29. 81 lots
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RBH and AE
![<b>Forum, June 19:</b> Euclid. <i>The Elements of Geometrie,</i> first edition in English of the first complete translation, [1570]. £20,000 to £30,000.](https://pjupgrade-staging.s3.amazonaws.com/AdvertisementPhotos/dbc5286a-4210-44e3-bbf0-6031c1c49801.png "<b>Forum, June 19:</b> Euclid. <i>The Elements of Geometrie,</i> first edition in English of the first complete translation, [1570]. £20,000 to £30,000.")
![<b>Forum, June 19:</b> Shakespeare (William). <i>The Tempest</i> [&] <i>The Two Gentlemen of Verona,</i> from the <i>Second Folio,</i> [Printed by Thomas Cotes], 1632. £4,000 to £6,000.](https://pjupgrade-staging.s3.amazonaws.com/AdvertisementPhotos/655b361c-71c7-48ba-9455-09c14e8c7494.png "<b>Forum, June 19:</b> Shakespeare (William). <i>The Tempest</i> [&] <i>The Two Gentlemen of Verona,</i> from the <i>Second Folio,</i> [Printed by Thomas Cotes], 1632. £4,000 to £6,000.")
![<b>Finarte, June 24-25:</b> ALIGHIERI, DANTE. <i>La Commedia [Commento di Christophorus Landinus]. Aggiunta: Marsilius Ficinus, Ad Dantem gratulatio [in latino e Italiano],</i> 1487. €40,000 to €60,000.](https://pjupgrade-staging.s3.amazonaws.com/AdvertisementPhotos/4ee20109-25f3-42e8-93ab-bd4c8e17093a.png "<b>Finarte, June 24-25:</b> ALIGHIERI, DANTE. <i>La Commedia [Commento di Christophorus Landinus]. Aggiunta: Marsilius Ficinus, Ad Dantem gratulatio [in latino e Italiano],</i> 1487. €40,000 to €60,000.")
![<b>Finarte, June 24-25:</b> BANDELLO, MATTEO. <i>La prima [-quarta] parte de le nouelle del Bandello,</i> 1554. €7,000 to €9,000.](https://pjupgrade-staging.s3.amazonaws.com/AdvertisementPhotos/5adfdf34-8a9a-47e5-9288-5e65dac5ce79.png "<b>Finarte, June 24-25:</b> BANDELLO, MATTEO. <i>La prima [-quarta] parte de le nouelle del Bandello,</i> 1554. €7,000 to €9,000.")
![<b>Finarte, June 24-25:</b> FESTE - COPPOLA, GIOVANNI CARLO. <i>Le nozze degli Dei, favola [...] rappresentata in musica in Firenze…,</i> 1637. €6,000 to €8,000.](https://pjupgrade-staging.s3.amazonaws.com/AdvertisementPhotos/9a1b8605-a566-4fb7-8a4c-5fb72ac539bc.png "<b>Finarte, June 24-25:</b> FESTE - COPPOLA, GIOVANNI CARLO. <i>Le nozze degli Dei, favola [...] rappresentata in musica in Firenze…,</i> 1637. €6,000 to €8,000.")
