Auction Update Review
Rare Book Hub: 66 Auctions Archived, another 67 Upcoming this Week
For the week ended 8 November, 66 auctions have been archived to Rare Book Hub’s Transactions+ database; 1 denominated in Canadian dollars, 20 in euros, 13 in British pounds, 1 in Mexican pesos, and 31 in US dollars.
Turnover was $8,974,329.07. The average lot sold for $947.86.
For the week ahead there’s a fresh 67 auctions.
No auction event saw their total proceeds reach a million dollars.
14 auctions saw total sales exceed 100% of the high estimates of all lots offered:
Lang's Auction, Inc.. FISHING TACKLE & SPORTSMEN AUCTION on November 1st: 329.60%
Kolbe and Fanning Numismatic Booksellers. BCD Library Part 2 on November 2nd: 178.52%
Lay's Auctioneers. The Shipwreck Archive of Richard Larn OBE on November 5th: 168.25%
De Baecque and Associes. Contemporary Art - Design - 20th Century on November 6th: 160.08%
Lay's Auctioneers. Charleston Shipwreck Museum Sale on November 7th: 157.58%
Forum Auctions. Online sale: The Detective Fiction Collection of John Cooper on November 7th: 154.70%
Bonhams. Samurai · Snow · Spectacle · Japanese Art across Seven Centuries on November 7th: 139.87%
Bonhams. Asian Art on November 5th: 137.47%
Duke's. Avenue Auctions on November 5th: 133.46%
Grogan and Company. Fine Art on November 2nd: 124.38%
ALDE. Old and 19th century books - From the Daniel Morcrette library & to various enthusiasts on November 6th: 120.21%
Potter and Potter Auctions. The Collection of Edwin A. Dawes on October 26th: 116.67%
Dorotheum . Fall Auction on November 5th: 110.22%
Heritage Auctions. Americana and Political Signature Auction on November 2nd: 102.52%
36 sales saw at least 80% of their lots sell:
Lay's Auctioneers. Charleston Shipwreck Museum Sale on November 7th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Jim Davis: The Art of Garfield Showcase Auction on November 7th: 100.00%
Lay's Auctioneers. The Shipwreck Archive of Richard Larn OBE on November 5th: 100.00%
EV Stamps. Tobacco Card Auction on November 2nd: 100.00%
Lang's Auction, Inc.. FISHING TACKLE & SPORTSMEN AUCTION on November 1st: 100.00%
John McInnis Auctioneers. North Hampton, NH Online Auction on November 1st: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction on November 5th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Pulp Magazine Select Auction on November 3rd: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction on November 5th: 99.78%
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper on November 2nd: 99.38%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Comic Books Select Auction on November 5th: 99.03%
Heritage Auctions. Celebrating Disneyland, Disney World, and Theme Parks Everywhere! Animation Art Showcase Auction on November 3rd: 98.63%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Sports Collectibles Select Auction on November 3rd: 98.39%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction on November 6th: 98.33%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Movie Posters Select Auction on November 3rd: 98.17%
John McInnis Auctioneers. Att: Collectors Online Only Auction on November 7th: 98.00%
Potter and Potter Auctions. The Collection of Edwin A. Dawes on October 26th: 97.93%
De Baecque and Associes. Contemporary Art - Design - 20th Century on November 6th: 97.92%
Forum Auctions. Online sale: The Detective Fiction Collection of John Cooper on November 7th: 97.53%
University Archives. Rare Autographs, Manuscripts, and Books on October 30th: 96.94%
Grogan and Company. Fine Art on November 2nd: 96.08%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) on October 31st: 95.12%
Bonhams. The Golden Age of Motoring on November 1st: 94.68%
Kedem Auctions Ltd.. Rare and Important Items on November 5th: 92.63%
Canada Book Auctions Limited. Pop and Counter Culture on November 5th: 92.45%
Dorotheum . Fall Auction on November 5th: 92.31%
Morphy Auctions. Toys and General Collectibles on November 7th: 92.09%
Rago Arts and Auctions. Prints Unlimited on November 1st: 90.22%
William H. Bunch Auctions and Appraisals. Eclectic Variety Auction on November 4th: 89.47%
Kolbe and Fanning Numismatic Booksellers. BCD Library Part 2 on November 2nd: 89.36%
Heritage Auctions. Americana and Political Signature Auction on November 2nd: 88.41%
Bonhams. Americana, Natural History, and Travel on October 24th: 86.27%
Chorley's. Books and Manuscripts on October 23rd: 84.85%
Bonhams. Samurai · Snow · Spectacle · Japanese Art across Seven Centuries on November 7th: 84.75%
Potter and Potter Auctions. Vintage Posters on November 7th: 83.65%
Winter Associates. Paintings, Prints, Photographs; Silver, etc. on November 4th: 80.65%
66 total sales reported this week:
Potter and Potter Auctions. Vintage Posters on November 7th: 83.65%
PBA Galleries. Americana - U.S. Presidents - Travel and Exploration - Maps, Prints and Views on November 7th: 63.45%
John McInnis Auctioneers. Att: Collectors Online Only Auction on November 7th: 98.00%
Forum Auctions. Online sale: The Detective Fiction Collection of John Cooper on November 7th: 97.53%
Dreweatts. Interiors on November 7th: 75.00%
Tajan. Comics and Illustration: Part II on November 6th: 23.87%
Rossini. Posters, Lithographs, and Works on Paper on November 6th: 14.05%
OSENAT. Photographs and Cameras on November 6th: 57.75%
Finarte. Comics: The Masters of Eroticism on November 7th: 57.32%
Finarte. Movie Poster Artworks on November 6th: 29.05%
De Baecque and Associes. Contemporary Art - Design - 20th Century on November 6th: 97.92%
Chiswick Auctions. Asian Art II on November 6th: 48.57%
Bonhams. Samurai · Snow · Spectacle · Japanese Art across Seven Centuries on November 7th: 84.75%
Bonhams. Fall Automobilia Auction - online 10/30 on November 6th: 67.61%
Artcurial. Urban Project on November 6th: 46.34%
ALDE. Old and 19th century books - From the Daniel Morcrette library & to various enthusiasts on November 6th: 68.50%
Morphy Auctions. Toys and General Collectibles on November 7th: 92.09%
Lay's Auctioneers. Charleston Shipwreck Museum Sale on November 7th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Jim Davis: The Art of Garfield Showcase Auction on November 7th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction on November 6th: 98.33%
Aste Bolaffi. Modern and Contemporary Art on October 27th: 75.32%
Sothebys. The Art of Japan on November 5th: 66.67%
Kedem Auctions Ltd.. Rare and Important Items on November 5th: 92.63%
Duke's. Avenue Auctions on November 5th: 73.53%
Kedem Auctions Ltd.. Avant-Garde Art and Russian Literature from the Rachel and Joseph Brindt Collection on November 5th: 69.54%
Dorotheum . Fall Auction on November 5th: 92.31%
Canada Book Auctions Limited. Pop and Counter Culture on November 5th: 92.45%
Winter Associates. Paintings, Prints, Photographs; Silver, etc. on November 4th: 80.65%
William H. Bunch Auctions and Appraisals. Eclectic Variety Auction on November 4th: 89.47%
Lay's Auctioneers. The Timed Art Sale on November 3rd: 62.82%
Lay's Auctioneers. The Shipwreck Archive of Richard Larn OBE on November 5th: 100.00%
Sarasota Estate Auction. Monumental Two Day Important Art and Antiques Auction on November 3rd: 53.72%
Sarasota Estate Auction. Monumental Two Day Important Art and Antiques Auction on November 2nd: 35.71%
Morton Subastas. Saturday Sale on November 2nd: 45.35%
Kolbe and Fanning Numismatic Booksellers. BCD Library Part 2 on November 2nd: 89.36%
Grogan and Company. Fine Art on November 2nd: 96.08%
EV Stamps. Tobacco Card Auction on November 2nd: 100.00%
Vermot de Pas. CLASSIC SALE FURNITURE AND OBJETS D'ART, MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY PAINTINGS, JEWELRY, NUMISMATICS, DESIGN, JOYSTICKS on October 29th: 77.91%
OSENAT. Royalty at Versailles on October 27th: 62.22%
Rago Arts and Auctions. Prints Unlimited on November 1st: 90.22%
Lang's Auction, Inc.. FISHING TACKLE & SPORTSMEN AUCTION on November 1st: 100.00%
John McInnis Auctioneers. North Hampton, NH Online Auction on November 1st: 100.00%
University Archives. Rare Autographs, Manuscripts, and Books on October 30th: 96.94%
Bonhams. Asian Art on November 5th: 70.27%
Bonhams. The Golden Age of Motoring on November 1st: 94.68%
Lyon and Turnbull. Modern Made on November 1st: 76.36%
Potter and Potter Auctions. The Collection of Edwin A. Dawes on October 26th: 97.93%
Chorley's. Books and Manuscripts on October 23rd: 84.85%
Bonhams. Discovery Sale on October 25th: 76.92%
Bonhams. Americana, Natural History, and Travel on October 24th: 86.27%
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper on November 2nd: 99.38%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction on November 5th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction on November 5th: 99.78%
Heritage Auctions. Pulp Magazine Select Auction on November 3rd: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Movie Posters Select Auction on November 3rd: 98.17%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Comic Books Select Auction on November 5th: 99.03%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Sports Collectibles Select Auction on November 3rd: 98.39%
Heritage Auctions. Celebrating Disneyland, Disney World, and Theme Parks Everywhere! Animation Art Showcase Auction on November 3rd: 98.63%
Heritage Auctions. Americana and Political Signature Auction on November 2nd: 88.41%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) on October 30th: 76.19%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) on October 31st: 95.12%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts on October 31st: 42.11%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) on October 28th: 73.75%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts on October 27th: 76.53%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) on October 26th: 52.00%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts on October 24th: 70.83%
For the week ahead 67 sales are scheduled:
Mon. Nov. 11th
Dorotheum . Vienna. Clocks, Technology, Curiosities & Photographica. 18 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Remembrance Day War & Government Posters Showcase Auction. 188 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700). 103 lots
Tue. Nov. 12th
Revere Auctions. St. Paul. November Fine and Decorative Art. 113 lots
Burgersdijk and Niermans. Leiden. Books and Prints. 1230 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction. 457 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction. 146 lots
Il Ponte. Milan (Italy). Books. 317 lots
Rago Arts and Auctions. Lambertville. Poster Auctions International: Rare Posters. 473 lots
Dorotheum . Vienna. Modern and Contemporary Prints. 236 lots
Bonhams. Boston. Fine Books and Manuscripts. 116 lots
Bonhams. London, New Bond Street. Islamic and Indian Art. 48 lots
New England Book Auctions. South Deerfield. Angling, Hunting, Travel & Exploration. 216 lots
Wed. Nov. 13th
Morphy Auctions. Denver. The Jim & MaryBeth Fischer Breweriana Collection. 641 lots
ALDE. Paris. Photography Books - Collection of an Amateur - online 10/25. 155 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction. 321 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction. 60 lots
Tooveys. West Sussex. Cigarette and Trade Cards, Postcards, Photographs, Autographs and Ephemera. 341 lots
Il Ponte. Milan (Italy). Prints, Multiples, and Modern Art. 215 lots
Australian Book Auctions. Armadale, . Historical Documents, Books, Maps &c.. 65 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Depth of Field: Photographs Featuring a Selection of Flor Garduño and Other Latin American Photographers Showcase Auction. 189 lots
Desa Unicum. Warszawa. The Art Book Collection. 200 lots
Setdart. BARCELONA. Contemporary Art. 37 lots
Winner's Auctions Ltd. Jerusalem. Kaballa and Chassidut, Amulets, Segula Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical letters, Chabad and Rare books, Jewish Art, Silver wear & banknotes. 290 lots
Purcell Auctioneers. Birr. A Private Library of Antiquarian Books, Fine Bindings, Rare Modern Literature/First Editions, Maps, GAA Interest, Posters, Postcards, Journals, Broadsides, Irish Language etc.. 651 lots
Vermot de Pas. Paris. 600 Autographs, Photographs, Drawings and Small Collections. 515 lots
Grant Zahajko Auctions. DAVENPORT. Sports Memorabilia featuring Authenticated Autographs. 244 lots
RR Auction. Amherst. Fine Autographs and Artifacts. 668 lots
Dominic Winter Book Auctions. Gloucestershire. English & Continental Books & Bibles, Maps, Caricatures & Decorative Prints. 457 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700). 39 lots
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers. Chicago. The Collected Home, Featuring Property from a Summer Thornton-Designed Chicago Residence. 24 lots
Sothebys. Cologne. Modern and Contempory Discoveries. 22 lots
New England Auctions. Branford. European and South American Estate Collections. 15 lots
Thu. Nov. 14th
Bonhams. Paris. Prints Online - bidstart 11/4. 180 lots
Nosbüsch & Stucke. Berlin. Part 1: Valuable Books, Autographs and Prints. 355 lots
Keys Fine Arts Auctioneers. Norwich. Books, Ephemera, Maps, and Works on Paper. 1183 lots
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers. Chicago. Fine Printed Books and Manuscripts, including Americana. 347 lots
Doyle New York. New York. Stage and Screen. 322 lots
Forum Auctions. London. A Visual and Historical Voyage into the Ottoman World: the Library of a Gentleman. 267 lots
Swann Galleries. New York. Autographs. 158 lots
Propstore. Hertfordshire. Entertainment Memorablilia Live Auction. 478 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Foreign Comics Showcase Auction. 155 lots
Nosbüsch & Stucke. Berlin. Part 2: The Collections of Dr. George Fischer, Vienna. 176 lots
Bertolami Fine Art . Rome. Old and Modern Prints, Drawings and Maps. 466 lots
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers. New York. Post-War and Contemporary Art. 3 lots
De Baecque and Associes. Lyon. Jewelry, Paintings, Contemporary Art and Design. 40 lots
Quinn's Auction Galleries. Falls Church. American Civil War Book Auction. 360 lots
Fri. Nov. 15th
Christies. Paris. Morris: The Man Who Created Lucky Luke. 50 lots
Du Mouchelles. Detroit. November 2024: Day 2. 125 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Illustration Art Signature Auction. 109 lots
Nosbüsch & Stucke. Berlin. Part 3: Modern Literature, Erotica and Posters. 368 lots
Nosbüsch & Stucke. Berlin. Part 4: The dawn of change - Avant-garde of the 1960s and 70s. 514 lots
Finarte. Milan. Photographs: Unveiled Beauty. 139 lots
Michaans Auctions. Alameda, CA . November Gallery Auction. 38 lots
Sothebys. New York. Arcade Sale. 19 lots
Sat. Nov. 16th
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Franklin. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper. 160 lots
Nosbüsch & Stucke. Berlin. Part 5: Modern Art and Photography. 354 lots
Damien Voglaire. Brussels. Modern and Contemporary Art. 141 lots
Du Mouchelles. Detroit. November 2024: Online Only Exclusives. 39 lots
Sun. Nov. 17th
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. 241 lots
Schilb Antiquarian. Columbia. Rare Books with NO Reserve, NO Buyer's Premium.
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. The Gordon Lightfoot Estate Collection Music Memorabilia Signature Auction. 46 lots
Genazym. Monsey. Toporowich Collection.
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Pulp Magazine Select Auction.
Antikvariat Bryggen AS. Skjeberg. Common Surium Auction.
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