Auction Update Review
Rare Book Hub: 50 Auctions Archived, another 51 Upcoming this Week
For the week ended 16 Friday, 50 auctions were archived to Rare Book Hub’s Transactions+ database; 1 denominated in Australian dollars, 1 in Danish krone, 12 in euros, 6 in British pounds, and 30 in US dollars.
Turnover was $9,741,668.10 as 85.25% of all lots changed hands. The average lot sold for $1,114.73.
PIASA. Pablo Picasso and his friends, History of a private collection on February 15th: $2,334,431
Rago Arts and Auctions. Prints and Multiples on February 14th: $1,150,582
Swann Galleries. An American Century: The Collection of Dr. James & Debra Pearl & Fine Photographs on February 15th: $1,111,547
12 auctions saw total sales exceed 100% of the high estimates of all lots offered:
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates. Steidel Collection Auction - Day 1 on February 9th: 277.52%
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates. Steidel Collection Auction - Day 2 on February 10th: 217.84%
Gonnelli Casa DAste. Ancient, Modern and Contemporary Art - Part 2 on February 7th: 171.28%
Gonnelli Casa DAste. Ancient, Modern and Contemporary Art - Part 1 on February 7th: 152.43%
Forum Auctions. Online sale: Modern Literature, Children's and Illustrated Books on February 15th: 140.59%
Ahlers & Ogletree. Important Works of Fiction and Poetry from Mark Twain & Others from the Estate of Fred Bentley, Sr. on February 9th: 135.25%
Stair Auctioneers and Appraisers. LIVE AUCTION Line, Form & Balance: Works from the Collection of Donald Baechler, Part II on February 15th: 130.71%
PIASA. Pablo Picasso and his friends, History of a private collection on February 15th: 125.01%
Keys Fine Arts Auctioneers. Books and Ephemera on February 14th: 118.51%
Thomson Roddick Auctioneers & Valuers. Antiquarian and Collectable Books, and Related Items on February 15th: 114.21%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts - bidstart 1/26 on February 4th: 112.47%
Heritage Auctions. Depth of Field: The Body Photographed Showcase Auction on February 14th: 102.28%
29 sales saw at least 80% of their lots sell:
PIASA. Pablo Picasso and his friends, History of a private collection on February 15th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. The Art of Archie Comics and Comic Art Showcase Auction on February 15th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction on February 13th: 100.00%
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates. Steidel Collection Auction - Day 1 on February 9th: 100.00%
Ahlers & Ogletree. Important Works of Fiction and Poetry from Mark Twain & Others from the Estate of Fred Bentley, Sr. on February 9th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Comic Books Select Auction on February 13th: 99.92%
John McInnis Auctioneers. Virtual Online Collectibles Auction on February 9th: 99.47%
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates. Steidel Collection Auction - Day 2 on February 10th: 99.37%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Sports Collectibles Select Auction on February 11th: 99.28%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction on February 13th: 98.46%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction on February 14th: 97.78%
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper on February 10th: 96.49%
Stair Auctioneers and Appraisers. LIVE AUCTION Line, Form & Balance: Works from the Collection of Donald Baechler, Part II on February 15th: 96.43%
Thomson Roddick Auctioneers & Valuers. Antiquarian and Collectable Books, and Related Items on February 15th: 95.67%
Bruun Rasmussen. Modern Art and Design - Prints on February 13th: 95.56%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction on February 14th: 95.41%
Forum Auctions. Online sale: Modern Literature, Children's and Illustrated Books on February 15th: 93.70%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Movie Posters Select Auction on February 11th: 92.49%
Rachel Davis Fine Arts. Prints and Drawings at Auction on February 10th: 91.45%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts - bidstart 1/26 on February 4th: 91.25%
Everard Auctions. Winter Southern Estates and Collections: Session 1 on February 13th: 90.48%
Heritage Auctions. Depth of Field: The Body Photographed Showcase Auction on February 14th: 89.61%
Keys Fine Arts Auctioneers. Books and Ephemera on February 14th: 89.51%
Old World Auctions. Maps and Atlases - bidstart 1/24 on February 7th: 88.35%
Quinn's Auction Galleries. Winter Book Sale on January 30th: 87.23%
Potomack Company. February Cornucopia: Art Furniture and Decorative Arts on February 13th: 84.35%
Bearnes Hampton and Littlewood. 20th Century and Contemporary Auction on February 13th: 83.58%
Potter and Potter Auctions. A Study in Sherlock, Part II: Including the Collections of Robert Hess and Roy Pilot on February 15th: 82.89%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 1/26 on February 5th: 81.08%
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50 total sales reported this week:
Thomson Roddick Auctioneers & Valuers. Antiquarian and Collectable Books, and Related Items on February 15th: 95.67%
Swann Galleries. An American Century: The Collection of Dr. James & Debra Pearl & Fine Photographs on February 15th: 74.48%
Stair Auctioneers and Appraisers. LIVE AUCTION Line, Form & Balance: Works from the Collection of Donald Baechler, Part II on February 15th: 96.43%
Potter and Potter Auctions. A Study in Sherlock, Part II: Including the Collections of Robert Hess and Roy Pilot on February 15th: 82.89%
PIASA. Pablo Picasso and his friends, History of a private collection on February 15th: 100.00%
Forum Auctions. Online sale: Modern Literature, Children's and Illustrated Books on February 15th: 93.70%
Sloane Street Auctions. Old Masters, Modern British, Antique and Modern Furniture, Jewellery, Bags and Estate Contents. on February 14th: 61.90%
RR Auction. Fine Autographs and Artifacts - bidstart 1/19 on February 14th: 79.17%
Rossini. Furniture and Art Objects on February 14th: 73.68%
Rago Arts and Auctions. Prints and Multiples on February 14th: 73.20%
Keys Fine Arts Auctioneers. Books and Ephemera on February 14th: 89.51%
Everard Auctions. Winter Southern Estates and Collections: Session 2 on February 14th: 63.22%
Potomack Company. February Cornucopia: Art Furniture and Decorative Arts on February 13th: 84.35%
New England Book Auctions. Fine Books and Ephemera List on February 13th: 75.56%
Chiswick Auctions. Prints and Multiples on February 13th: 65.81%
Everard Auctions. Winter Southern Estates and Collections: Session 1 on February 13th: 90.48%
Bruun Rasmussen. Modern Art and Design - Prints on February 13th: 95.56%
Bearnes Hampton and Littlewood. 20th Century and Contemporary Auction on February 13th: 83.58%
Bonhams. Prints & Multiples Online on February 12th: 72.73%
Old World Auctions. Maps and Atlases - bidstart 1/24 on February 7th: 88.35%
Heritage Auctions. The Art of Archie Comics and Comic Art Showcase Auction on February 15th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Depth of Field: The Body Photographed Showcase Auction on February 14th: 89.61%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction on February 14th: 95.41%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction on February 14th: 97.78%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction on February 13th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction on February 13th: 98.46%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Comic Books Select Auction on February 13th: 99.92%
Sydney Rare Book Auctions. Marvellous Medley: Psychology, Classics, Antarctica, Pacific A108 on February 11th: 57.61%
Moreshet Auctions. Auction 72 Kodesh Auction - Chassidut, Gra, Kabbalah, Letters, Polemic, Judaica, Slavuta & Zhytomyr and more on February 11th: 76.69%
Ripley Auctions. Dead of Winter Great Estates Art and Antiques on February 10th: 76.30%
Rachel Davis Fine Arts. Prints and Drawings at Auction on February 10th: 91.45%
Blackwell Auctions. February Exceptional Estates Auction - online 1/24 on February 10th: 78.57%
PosterConnection Inc.. Vintage Posters on February 8th: 44.76%
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates. Steidel Collection Auction - Day 2 on February 10th: 99.37%
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates. Steidel Collection Auction - Day 1 on February 9th: 100.00%
John McInnis Auctioneers. Virtual Online Collectibles Auction on February 9th: 99.47%
Finarte. Original Movie Poster Artworks - Part 1 on February 9th: 51.72%
Finarte. Original Movie Poster Artworks -Part 2: Timed Auction on February 10th: 35.11%
Ahlers & Ogletree. Important Works of Fiction and Poetry from Mark Twain & Others from the Estate of Fred Bentley, Sr. on February 9th: 100.00%
Gonnelli Casa DAste. Ancient, Modern and Contemporary Art - Part 2 on February 7th: 77.27%
Gonnelli Casa DAste. Ancient, Modern and Contemporary Art - Part 1 on February 7th: 63.04%
Quinn's Auction Galleries. Winter Book Sale on January 30th: 87.23%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 1/26 on February 6th: 75.41%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 1/26 on February 5th: 81.08%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts - bidstart 1/26 on February 4th: 91.25%
Catawiki B. V.. Art and Photography Books - bidstart 1/26 on February 4th: 36.84%
Catawiki B. V.. French Literature and Illustrated - bidstart 1/19 on February 4th: 72.73%
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper on February 10th: 96.49%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Sports Collectibles Select Auction on February 11th: 99.28%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Movie Posters Select Auction on February 11th: 92.49%
For the week ahead 51 sales are scheduled:
Mon. Feb. 19th
Vermot de Pas. Paris. BIBLIOPHILIA - DOCUMENTATION: VERY IMPORTANT MEETING OF BOOK SALES CATALOGS. 242 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 2/9. 88 lots
Tue. Feb. 20th
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction. 426 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction. 205 lots
Stephan Welz & Co.. Constantia. Cape Town Premium Auction - Day 1. 21 lots
Aspire Art Auctions. Illovo. Editions + Photographs - 2/8. 94 lots
Vermot de Pas. Paris. History and Regions of France. 554 lots
Bertolami Fine Art . Rome. Old Master and Modern Printes, Matrices, Maps and Photgraphy. 420 lots
Litchfield County Auctions. Litchfield. Winter Antiques - Day 1. 17 lots
Neal Auction Company. New Orleans. Unreserved@Neal Auction Day 1. 78 lots
Sothebys. Paris. Contemporary Discoveries - online 2/12. 11 lots
Bruun Rasmussen. Copenhagen. Modern Art and Design - Prints. 54 lots
Wed. Feb. 21st
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction. 356 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction. 99 lots
Brunk Auctions. Asheville, NC . The Great Outdoors: Audubon to Zuni. 43 lots
Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers. Kilkenny. Making Room Spring Sale. 17 lots
University Archives. Wilton. Rare Signed Manuscripts, Books, Photos, And Relics. 418 lots
Bonhams. Los Angeles. The American Presidency - online 2/11. 50 lots
Christies. New York. The Collection of Elton John: Opening Night. 21 lots
Litchfield County Auctions. Litchfield. Winter Antiques - Day 2. 43 lots
Neal Auction Company. New Orleans. Unreserved@Neal Auction Day 2. 19 lots
Australian Book Auctions. Armadale, . February Gallery sale: Voyages, Travels, and Australiana, sold on behalf of several private vendors, Literature, Ephemera, Natural History &c.. 104 lots
Purcell Auctioneers. Birr. c.640 Lots to include Signed, First & Rare Editions including WB Yeats, Antiquarian Books, Maps, Broadsides, Literature & Poetry, GAA & Sport, Local Histories, Irish Language, Postcards & Ephemera.. 643 lots
Tessier & Sarrou and Associates. Paris. Online Sale - Books - Antique Fine Arts. 608 lots
Ader. PARIS. Antique, Modern, and Modern Illustrated Books. 351 lots
Thu. Feb. 22nd
PBA Galleries. Berkeley. Fine Photography. 341 lots
RR Auction. Amherst. Remarkable Rarities - bidstart 1/19. 49 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Jim Davis: The Art of Garfield Showcase Auction. 114 lots
Bonhams. New York. Prints and Multiples: Abstractions - online 2/12. 183 lots
Christies. New York. The Collection of Elton John: The Day Sale. 171 lots
John McInnis Auctioneers. Amesbury. February Estates Fine Interiors Auction.
Rossini. Paris. Stamps, Posters, Autographs and Books. 194 lots
Fri. Feb. 23rd
Copley Fine Art Auctions. Boston. The Winter Sale. 40 lots
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries. Thomaston. Winter Enchantment.
Sat. Feb. 24th
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Franklin. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper. 181 lots
Bruneau & Co. . Cranston. Comics, Sports, TCG & Toys.
Potter and Potter Auctions. Chicago. The Collection of Edwin A Dawes, Part I. 379 lots
Morphy Auctions. Denver. Automobilia and Petroliana - Las Vegas. 638 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Winter Platinum Night Sports Auction. 1004 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Beatles "Coming to America" 60th Anniversary Signature Auction. 89 lots
Dirk Soulis Auctions. Lee's Summit . Winter Fine Art Gallery Auction. 83 lots
John McInnis Auctioneers. Amesbury. Fine Estates Auction.
Nadeau's Auction Gallery. Windsor. 2024 Contemporary and Antique Furnishings, Fine Art, Decorative Accessories, and Advertising. 75 lots
Vogt Auction. San Antonio. The Ranch Sale.
Sun. Feb. 25th
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Comic Books Select Auction.
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Sunday Movie Posters Select Auction.
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Sunday Sports Collectibles Select Auction.
Addison and Sarova. Social Circle. Online Only Bookworm Auction - bidstart 1/28. 346 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Winter Colonial Showcase Auction. 217 lots
John McInnis Auctioneers. Amesbury. Fine Antiques Estates Collection Auction.
Saskatchewan Network for Art Collecting. Regina. Black History Art Auction - online 2/1. 64 lots
Bruce McKinney
RBH and AE
![<b>Forum, Mar. 27:</b> Book of Hours, Use of Rome, illuminated manuscript in Latin, on vellum, 26 fine hand-painted miniatures, 17th century dark brown morocco, [Lyon], [c. 1475 and later c. 1490-1500]. £25,000 to £35,000.](https://pjupgrade-staging.s3.amazonaws.com/AdvertisementPhotos/1d4e3614-8c6e-4405-9784-fccc9af6f069.png "<b>Forum, Mar. 27:</b> Book of Hours, Use of Rome, illuminated manuscript in Latin, on vellum, 26 fine hand-painted miniatures, 17th century dark brown morocco, [Lyon], [c. 1475 and later c. 1490-1500]. £25,000 to £35,000.")
![<b>Forum, Mar. 27:</b> Brontë (Emily) <i>The North Wind,</i> watercolour, [1842]. £15,000 to £20,000.](https://pjupgrade-staging.s3.amazonaws.com/AdvertisementPhotos/cdae56c0-f6c2-49f9-aa96-cb45addacd4e.png "<b>Forum, Mar. 27:</b> Brontë (Emily) <i>The North Wind,</i> watercolour, [1842]. £15,000 to £20,000.")
![<b>Forum, Mar. 27:</b> [Austen (Jane)] <i>Emma: A Novel,</i> 3 vol., first edition, for John Murray, 1816. £10,000 to £15,000.](https://pjupgrade-staging.s3.amazonaws.com/AdvertisementPhotos/ba9a41af-fc2f-4232-b3ab-c2df1eee9335.png "<b>Forum, Mar. 27:</b> [Austen (Jane)] <i>Emma: A Novel,</i> 3 vol., first edition, for John Murray, 1816. £10,000 to £15,000.")
![<b>Forum, Mar. 27:</b> Iceland.- Geological exploration.- Bright (Dr. Richard )and Edward Bird. Collection of twenty original drawings from travels in Iceland with Henry Holland and George Mackenzie, watercolours, [1810]. £20,000 to £30,000.](https://pjupgrade-staging.s3.amazonaws.com/AdvertisementPhotos/2a143987-f930-4a0f-a2e9-c1d7c73846c3.png "<b>Forum, Mar. 27:</b> Iceland.- Geological exploration.- Bright (Dr. Richard )and Edward Bird. Collection of twenty original drawings from travels in Iceland with Henry Holland and George Mackenzie, watercolours, [1810]. £20,000 to £30,000.")
![<b>Forum, Mar. 26:</b> Beckford (William) [Vathek] <i>An Arabian Tale,</i> first (but unauthorised) edition, Lady Caroline Lamb's copy with her signature and notes, 1786. £2,000 to £3,000.](https://pjupgrade-staging.s3.amazonaws.com/AdvertisementPhotos/3b9e9f17-a38a-48d3-8002-704791674917.png "<b>Forum, Mar. 26:</b> Beckford (William) [Vathek] <i>An Arabian Tale,</i> first (but unauthorised) edition, Lady Caroline Lamb's copy with her signature and notes, 1786. £2,000 to £3,000.")
![<b>Forum, Mar. 26:</b> Pellar (Hans) Eight original book illustrations for 'Der verliebte Flamingo' [together with] a published copy of the first edition of the book, 1923. £6,000 to £8,000.](https://pjupgrade-staging.s3.amazonaws.com/AdvertisementPhotos/2e38d43d-301f-4367-aa55-51fffc7fe85b.png "<b>Forum, Mar. 26:</b> Pellar (Hans) Eight original book illustrations for 'Der verliebte Flamingo' [together with] a published copy of the first edition of the book, 1923. £6,000 to £8,000.")
![<b>Koller, Mar. 26:</b> Wit, Frederick de. Atlas. Amsterdam, de Wit, [1680]. CHF 20,000 to 30,000](https://pjupgrade-staging.s3.amazonaws.com/AdvertisementPhotos/2214ca86-0dc9-47be-8bc5-99d9f1c2aa1f.jpg "<b>Koller, Mar. 26:</b> Wit, Frederick de. Atlas. Amsterdam, de Wit, [1680]. CHF 20,000 to 30,000")
![<b>Koller, Mar. 26:</b> Hieronymus. [Das hochwirdig leben der außerwoelten freünde gotes der heiligen altuaeter]. Augsburg, Johann Schönsperger d. Ä., 9. Juni 1497. CHF 40,000 to 60,000.](https://pjupgrade-staging.s3.amazonaws.com/AdvertisementPhotos/b8b6a630-a01a-4220-ae77-38540d6c898d.jpg "<b>Koller, Mar. 26:</b> Hieronymus. [Das hochwirdig leben der außerwoelten freünde gotes der heiligen altuaeter]. Augsburg, Johann Schönsperger d. Ä., 9. Juni 1497. CHF 40,000 to 60,000.")
