Auction Update Review
Rare Book Hub: 74 Auctions Archived, another 64 Upcoming this Week
For the week ended 7 March, 74 auctions have been archived to Rare Book Hub’s Transactions+ database; 1 denominated in Australian dollars, 25 in euros, 12 in British pounds, 1 in Mexican pesos, 1 in Swedish krona, and 34 in US dollars.
Twelve thousand eight hundred and seventy-five lots were offered and 9,742 sold for a 75.67% win rate.
Turnover was $8,807,532.07. The average lot sold for $904.08.
11 auctions saw total sales exceed 100% of the high estimates of all lots offered in the sale:
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates. Winter Americana - Day 1 on March 5th: 204.51%
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates. Winter Americana - Day 2 on March 6th: 204.26%
Tajan. Books Manuscripts and Prints on March 6th: 167.20%
Robert Siegel Galleries. The John H. Barwis Collection of Victoria Postal History on February 28th: 153.82%
ALDE. Ancient Books of the 15th to 19th Century on March 4th: 130.21%
Dominic Winter Book Auctions. Printed Books, Maps & Documents. Travel, Exploration & Natural History on March 5th: 122.04%
Bonhams. Prints and Multiples Online 2/14 on February 28th: 119.12%
Sworders. Better by Design | The Principal Contents of Boden Hall on March 4th: 117.20%
Sothebys. Contemporary Day Auction on March 5th: 112.16%
Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers. Spring Antiques & Collectibles Sale at Castlecomer on March 6th: 106.94%
Il Ponte. Prints, Multiples, and Modern Art on February 28th: 101.57%
40 sales saw at least 80% of their lots sell:
Heritage Auctions. The Zits Comic Art Showcase Auction on March 6th: 100.00%
Sothebys. Contemporary Day Auction on March 5th: 100.00%
New England Auctions. The Marc J. Matz Collection: Early Colonial India and China Trade on March 5th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction on March 5th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday Animation and Anime Art, Disneyana and Disneyland Select Auction on March 4th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Pulp Magazine Select Auction on March 2nd: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction on March 4th: 100.00%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) on February 22nd: 100.00%
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates. Winter Americana - Day 1 on March 5th: 99.56%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction on March 4th: 99.24%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Comic Books Select Auction on March 4th: 98.79%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction on February 5th: 98.77%
Vogt Auction. Texas Independence Day Auction on March 1st: 98.59%
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates. Winter Americana - Day 2 on March 6th: 97.97%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Sports Collectibles Select Auction on March 2nd: 96.97%
Tennants Auctioneers. Modern and Contemporary Art on March 1st: 96.08%
William H. Bunch Auctions and Appraisals. Eclectic Variety Auction on March 4th: 95.65%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Movie Posters Select Auction on March 2nd: 94.84%
Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers. Spring Antiques & Collectibles Sale at Castlecomer on March 6th: 94.12%
Morphy Auctions. Firearms and Militaria on March 3rd: 93.33%
Holabird Western Americana Collections. Pioneers & Patriots Auction: Americana, Militaria, Mining, & More on March 3rd: 92.77%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) on February 23rd: 90.91%
Potter and Potter Auctions. Punks, Monsters, Smut & Madmen: A Countercultural Cross-Section on March 6th: 89.79%
Robert Siegel Galleries. The John H. Barwis Collection of Victoria Postal History on February 28th: 88.80%
Sworders. Better by Design | The Principal Contents of Boden Hall on March 4th: 88.57%
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper on March 1st: 88.00%
Bonhams. Prints and Multiples Online 2/14 on February 28th: 87.76%
Freeman's | Hindman. Art + Design on March 5th: 87.10%
EV Stamps. Monthly Sports & Comics Auction on March 1st: 86.96%
Dominic Winter Book Auctions. Printed Books, Maps & Documents. Travel, Exploration & Natural History on March 5th: 86.92%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts on February 23rd: 86.57%
Rago Arts and Auctions. Prints and Multiples on March 6th: 86.42%
Rago Arts and Auctions. Photographs on March 4th: 86.33%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) on February 17th: 85.48%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts on February 24th: 85.19%
Il Ponte. Prints, Multiples, and Modern Art on February 28th: 84.24%
The Book Merchant Jenkins. Books, Maps, Photographs, Artwork, and Ephemera on March 4th: 84.09%
Winter Associates. 19th C. to Contemporary Paintings, Photography & Prints; American & other antique furniture; Asian; Porcelain; Early books; Silver jewelry; Rugs, etc. on March 3rd: 80.95%
Nye & Company Auctioneers. Chic & Antique Auction: Featuring Fine Art from the Estate of Susan Chalom on March 6th: 80.61%
Lay's Auctioneers. The Times Art Sale on March 2nd: 80.00%
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74 total sales reported this week:
Thomson Roddick Auctioneers & Valuers. Lots of Antiquarian and Collectable Books, Prints, and Related Items on March 6th: 41.08%
Tajan. Books Manuscripts and Prints on March 6th: 61.29%
Rago Arts and Auctions. Prints and Multiples on March 6th: 86.42%
Potter and Potter Auctions. Punks, Monsters, Smut & Madmen: A Countercultural Cross-Section on March 6th: 89.79%
PBA Galleries. Fine Photography, Books and Images on March 6th: 70.49%
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates. Winter Americana - Day 2 on March 6th: 97.97%
De Baecque and Associes. Photo Equipment - Scientific Equipment and Photographs on March 6th: 57.89%
Christies. Post-War and Contemporary Art Day Sale on March 6th: 72.73%
Aste Bolaffi. Posters on March 6th: 54.81%
AntiquarianAuctions.com. Antiquarian Books on March 6th: 42.94%
Nye & Company Auctioneers. Chic & Antique Auction: Featuring Fine Art from the Estate of Susan Chalom on March 6th: 80.61%
Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers. Spring Antiques & Collectibles Sale at Castlecomer on March 6th: 94.12%
Heritage Auctions. The Zits Comic Art Showcase Auction on March 6th: 100.00%
Sothebys. Contemporary Day Auction on March 5th: 100.00%
Rago Arts and Auctions. Rare Posters on March 5th: 43.94%
New England Auctions. The Marc J. Matz Collection: Early Colonial India and China Trade on March 5th: 100.00%
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates. Winter Americana - Day 1 on March 5th: 99.56%
Hansons. Derby March Music Memorabilia and Film Auction on March 5th: 32.31%
Freeman's | Hindman. Art + Design on March 5th: 87.10%
Dominic Winter Book Auctions. Printed Books, Maps & Documents. Travel, Exploration & Natural History on March 5th: 86.92%
Forum Auctions. Only Banksy on March 5th: 66.67%
Ashcroft and Moore. Winter Wunderkammer 2025 on March 5th: 27.40%
Ader. Photographs Online on March 5th: 56.83%
Ader. Illuminations, Ancient and Modern Books on March 5th: 60.25%
Thomson Roddick Auctioneers & Valuers. Carlisle: Home Furnishings and Interiors Auction to include Jewellery, Silver, Paintings, Porcelain, Collectables, Furniture Etc on March 3rd: 12.28%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction on February 5th: 98.77%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction on March 5th: 100.00%
William H. Bunch Auctions and Appraisals. Eclectic Variety Auction on March 4th: 95.65%
Dreweatts. Spirit of Place: The Collection of Melissa Ulfane on March 4th: 68.09%
The Book Merchant Jenkins. Books, Maps, Photographs, Artwork, and Ephemera on March 4th: 84.09%
Sworders. Better by Design | The Principal Contents of Boden Hall on March 4th: 88.57%
Rago Arts and Auctions. Photographs on March 4th: 86.33%
ALDE. Ancient Books of the 15th to 19th Century on March 4th: 75.11%
Winter Associates. 19th C. to Contemporary Paintings, Photography & Prints; American & other antique furniture; Asian; Porcelain; Early books; Silver jewelry; Rugs, etc. on March 3rd: 80.95%
One Source Auctions. Quality Antiques and Collectibles Online Auction on March 3rd: 66.67%
Morphy Auctions. Firearms and Militaria on March 3rd: 93.33%
Ader. Fine Art Books on March 3rd: 76.42%
Olympia Auctions. Olympia Timed: Spring 2025 on March 2nd: 61.90%
Lay's Auctioneers. The Times Art Sale on March 2nd: 80.00%
Bukowskis. Shadows and Silhouettes on March 2nd: 65.22%
Vogt Auction. Texas Independence Day Auction on March 1st: 98.59%
Tennants Auctioneers. Modern and Contemporary Art on March 1st: 96.08%
Morton Subastas. Saturday Sale on March 1st: 57.00%
Holabird Western Americana Collections. Pioneers & Patriots Auction: Americana, Militaria, Mining, & More on March 3rd: 92.77%
Holabird Western Americana Collections. Pioneers & Patriots Auction: Americana, Militaria, Mining, & More on March 2nd: 47.84%
Holabird Western Americana Collections. Pioneers & Patriots Auction: Americana, Militaria, Mining, & More on March 1st: 36.84%
EV Stamps. Monthly Sports & Comics Auction on March 1st: 86.96%
Sothebys. Contemporary Discoveries on February 28th: 72.34%
Robert Siegel Galleries. The John H. Barwis Collection of Victoria Postal History on February 28th: 88.80%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday Animation and Anime Art, Disneyana and Disneyland Select Auction on March 4th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Pulp Magazine Select Auction on March 2nd: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction on March 4th: 99.24%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction on March 4th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Sports Collectibles Select Auction on March 2nd: 96.97%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Movie Posters Select Auction on March 2nd: 94.84%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Comic Books Select Auction on March 4th: 98.79%
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper on March 1st: 88.00%
Il Ponte. Prints, Multiples, and Modern Art on February 28th: 84.24%
Bonhams. Prints and Multiples Online 2/14 on February 28th: 87.76%
Ader. Far Eastern Art on February 28th: 59.38%
Ader. Prints and Illustrated Books on February 28th: 63.13%
OSENAT. Comics and Vintage Toys on February 27th: 67.50%
Giquello. LELOUP-PÉRIER COLLECTION and various: THE NEW REALISTS AND SURROUNDINGS on February 28th: 35.93%
Giquello. 20th Century Art and Literature on February 27th: 54.73%
Bertolami Fine Art . Memorabilia, Militaria, Chivalric Orders on February 12th: 42.37%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) on February 26th: 58.82%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) on February 24th: 78.87%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts on February 24th: 85.19%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) on February 23rd: 90.91%
Catawiki B. V.. Exclusive Books Auction on February 23rd: 48.00%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts on February 23rd: 86.57%
Catawiki B. V.. Art and Photography Books on February 23rd: 33.33%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) on February 22nd: 100.00%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) on February 17th: 85.48%
For the week ahead 64 sales are scheduled:
Mon. Mar. 10th
Adams Amsterdam Auctions. Amsterdam. NRC Auctions - Art below € 5.000 (online). 90 lots
Adams Amsterdam Auctions. Amsterdam. NRC Auctions - The Hans Kemna Collection (online). 132 lots
Vermot de Pas. Paris. Ancient and Modern Books, Illustrated Books, Manuscripts and Vintage Paper. 359 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Autographs and Manuscripts. 55 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700). 100 lots
Tue. Mar. 11th
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction. 433 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction. 178 lots
Sworders. Essex. Paint. Print. Sculpt. 147 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Tuesday Animation and Anime Art, Disneyana and Disneyland Select Auction. 100 lots
Rossini. Paris. Photos - Themes 8. 230 lots
Gonnelli Casa DAste. Firenze. Books, Autographs, and Manuscripts - Session 1. 86 lots
New England Book Auctions. South Deerfield. Fine Books and Ephemera List. 164 lots
Duke's. Dorchester. Avenue Auctions. 108 lots
EinsZwei. Prague. 54th eAuction of Rare Books. 200 lots
Wed. Mar. 12th
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction. 323 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction. 45 lots
Dominic Winter Book Auctions. Gloucestershire. British & European Paintings & Watercolours, Old Master & Modern Prints & Drawings. 228 lots
Rossini. Paris. Paintings, Posters, Lithographs, Works on Paper, Sculptures. 270 lots
University Archives. Wilton. Rare Autographs, Manuscripts and Books. 533 lots
Santa Fe Art Auction. Santa Fe. Prints + Works on Paper Day 1. 127 lots
Tessier & Sarrou and Associates. Paris. Online Sale - Film Posters. 571 lots
Gonnelli Casa DAste. Firenze. Books, Autographs, and Manuscripts - Session 2. 114 lots
Gonnelli Casa DAste. Firenze. Books, Autographs, and Manuscripts - Session 3. 161 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Depth of Field: Photographs Showcase Auction. 91 lots
RR Auction. Amherst. Fine Autographs and Artifacts. 628 lots
Brunk Auctions. Asheville, NC . Vander Sande Collection | Session 1. 13 lots
International Autograph Auctions Europe SL. Malaga. Autograph Letters, Historical Documents and Manuscripts. 1348 lots
Rago Arts and Auctions. Lambertville. Online: The Merc with a Mouth: The Ultimate Deadpool Collection. 153 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700). 38 lots
Christies. London - King Street. Post-War and Contemporary Art Online. 30 lots
Doyle New York. New York. Doyle + Design. 32 lots
Thu. Mar. 13th
Forum Auctions. London. Online sale: Travel Books, Maps & Atlases. 294 lots
PBA Galleries. Berkeley. Comic Books, Including Pre-Code, Superheroes and Original Art. 325 lots
Dreweatts. Newbury. Art of a Postcard. International Women's Day Charity Auction in Aid of the Hepatitis C Trust. 61 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Canadian Golden Age Comics Showcase Auction. 88 lots
Gonnelli Casa DAste. Firenze. Books, Autographs, and Manuscripts - Session 4. 149 lots
Gonnelli Casa DAste. Firenze. Books, Autographs, and Manuscripts - Session 5. 147 lots
Du Mouchelles. Detroit. May 2025 Live Auction. 36 lots
Robert Siegel Galleries. New York. The Magnolia Collection: India Stampless Postal History. 153 lots
Stair Auctioneers and Appraisers. Hudson. Thursday Morning at Stair. 48 lots
Santa Fe Art Auction. Santa Fe. Prints + Works on Paper Day 2. 160 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Exclusive Historical Memorabilia. 19 lots
Fri. Mar. 14th
Giquello. rue La Boetie, Paris. Ancient and Modern Books. 267 lots
Mennonite Life. Lancaster. Rare and Used Book Auction. 397 lots
Michaans Auctions. Alameda, CA . March Gallery Auction. 49 lots
Du Mouchelles. Detroit. March 2025: Online Only Exclusives. 17 lots
Rago Arts and Auctions. Lambertville. Prints Unlimited. 221 lots
Vermot de Pas. Paris. History and Regions of France - Horse Posts - Navy. 611 lots
Morton Subastas. México DF CP 11000. Special Auction of Antique and Contemporary Books. 310 lots
Desa Unicum. Warszawa. Franciszek Starowieyski. Provocateur and Visionary. 23 lots
Sat. Mar. 15th
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Franklin. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper. 150 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Cowabunga II - Celebrating the Art of The Simpsons Animation Art Showcase Auction. 302 lots
Blackwell Auctions. Clearwater. March Exceptional Estates Auction. 64 lots
Sun. Mar. 16th
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. 185 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Pulp Magazine Select Auction.
Carlsen Gallery. Greenville, NY. March Madness Auction. 14 lots
Tabula Auctions Ltd. London. Antique Maps and Prints - Online 3/4. 115 lots
Antikvariat Bryggen AS. Skjeberg. ChristianiaAuktion. 80 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Autographs and Manuscripts. 46 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Exclusive Books Auction. 55 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Exclusive Maps Auction. 32 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . French Literature and Illustrated. 38 lots
Bruce McKinney
RBH and AE
![Swann, Apr. 22: Lot 124: Henri Courvoisier-Voisin, et alia, [Recueil de Vues de Paris et ses Environs], depicting precursors of the modern roller coaster, Paris, [1814-1819?]. $2,000 to $3,000.](https://ae-files.s3.amazonaws.com/AdvertisementPhotos/926a6773-03fc-4628-84a8-b9c0bad3ca15.jpg "<b>Swann, Apr. 22:</b> Lot 124: Henri Courvoisier-Voisin, et alia, <i>[Recueil de Vues de Paris et ses Environs],</i> depicting precursors of the modern roller coaster, Paris, [1814-1819?]. $2,000 to $3,000.")
