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Firsts: London’s Rare Book Fair returns to the Saatchi Gallery in Chelsea from May 14 through May…
Opening this summer at The Huntington will be its new exhibition This Land Is... which will focus…
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New York — Poster Auctions International’s (PAI) first sale of the year, on March 14th, finished at just under $2 million in sales. Rare Posters Auction LXXXIII surpassed expectations, thanks to passionate collectors and first-rate consignments.
New York — The artist Georgia O’Keeffe – the mother of American Modernism – had a long love affair with New Mexico. From her very first visit in 1929, she was inspired by the landscape, the people, the flora and fauna to produce her most memorable work. Fascinated by the sun-bleached animal bones…
Chicago – On March 19, Hindman Auctions saw outstanding results in its Literature From a Private New Orleans Collection sale. The auction realized over $435,000, more than double its presale estimate, and included competitive bidding throughout. The sale presented several of the most significant…
London — Many great figures of the past had an amanuensis, the humble, often anonymous, scribe or secretary who recorded their thoughts and sayings for posterity. Occasionally, amanuenses found their own place in history; James Boswell, whose celebrated Life of Samuel Johnson captured so many of…
Chicago — Potter and Potter's early spring literature event was a best seller in every regard. After a long day of energized bidding, 107 lots realized between $750-1,999; 50 lots realized between $2,000-9,999; and 6 lots broke the five digit mark. Prices noted include the company's 20% buyer's…
Los Angeles – A scarce Gutenberg Bible Leaf from the 15th Century made From the moveable type that ushered in the Enlightenment by democratizing knowledge through mass production of literature will be auctioned by Nate D. Sanders Auctions on March 25, 2021.
Leyburn, North Yorkshire, UK — The sale included the Selected Contents of Forcett Hall, North Yorkshire, as instructed by the Executors of the late J.H. Edwards-Heathcote Esq., a varied consignment ranging from paintings and furniture to books and antique saddles. The top lot from Forcett Hall was…
Boston — Important sports cards, autographs, and memorabilia fill RR Auction's spring sports auction with online bidding March 11 through March 25.
Top lots include a rare handwritten letter by Lou Gehrig, on Andrew Jackson Hotel letterhead, dated April 6, 1936. Rarely made available to the public…
Chicago — Potter & Potter Auctions is pleased to announce this 600+ lot sale to be held on Saturday, April 24th starting at 10am CDT. Given current public health regulations, the event will be held entirely online and live streamed from the company's gallery, newly relocated to 5001 W. Belmont…
New York — Printed & Manuscript African Americana is on offer at Swann Galleries Thursday, March 25. The sale will feature an exceptional offering of material with highlights from important figures and historical movements, including Frederick Douglass; slavery and abolition; the Civil Rights…
