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New York – Christie’s is honored to present one the most important collections of illuminated manuscripts and early printed books to have appeared at auction: the collection of Elaine and Alexandre P. Rosenberg, which includes 17 outstanding Medieval and Renaissance manuscripts and over 200…
Chicago — Potter & Potter Auctions is excited to announce its upcoming Select Secrets, Rare & Important Magicana sale to be held on Saturday, February 27th, starting at 10am, CDT. Given current regulations, this sale will be streamed live from Potter & Potter's gallery and held on www.…
London — Rare and special editions of works by Sappho, Jane Austen and Oscar Wilde are among the highlights of Peter Harrington’s new catalogue Love in Literature, a selection of 181 items celebrating expressions of romance, friendship and desire through the ages.
York, PA – Last September, Hake’s Auctions set world record prices for pop-culture memorabilia and broke their own house records for sell-through rate, the number of registered bidders and the number of bids placed. Lightning could strike twice on February 24-25 when the Pennsylvania auction house…
London — One of the great problems for early Antarctic explorers was what to do in the winter. For several long ice-bound months, it was impossible to carry out scientific investigations or mount expeditions. The serving officers on Captain Scott’s Discovery Expedition of 1901-4 staved off boredom…
Paris — Adrien Legendre, Director of the Books Department: “We are very proud of these excellent results which, once again, pay a very fine tribute to Paul Destribats. We are also very pleased that major French and foreign institutions participated and acquired some of the lots. With 98% of lots…
New York — Swann Galleries opened the winter/spring 2021 season with a robust sale of Illustration Art. The auction saw record prices for several works, as well as auction debuts from artists. Original artwork from the collection of Richard “Dick” McDonough brought excitement from buyers, and…
Los Angeles – For centuries the ruins of the ancient city of Palmyra have captured the imagination– testaments to the legacy of the prosperous multicultural center of trade that once dominated the region. Online beginning February 3, Return to Palmyra, presented in English and…
New York — Bibliophiles everywhere are invited to join the hunt for rare books and all manner of fine works on paper March 4-6 during the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America’s California Virtual Book Fair. Exhibitors from 14 countries will present a carefully curated collection of more…
New York — The winter offering of Vintage Posters at Swann Galleries comes across the block on Thursday, February 18. The sale features a selection of scarce designs from various prolific movements in the genre, and exceptional works from top designers.
