Auction Update Review
Rare Book Hub: 78 Auctions Archived, another 75 Upcoming this Week
For the week ended 21 March, 78 auctions have been archived to Rare Book Hub’s Transactions+ database; 1 denominated in Australian dollars, 20 in euros, 10 in British pounds, 2 in Mexican pesos, 1 in Norwegian krone, 1 in Polish zlotys, 1 in Swedish krona, 41 in US dollars and 1 in South African rand.
Fourteen thousand three hundred and fifteen lots were offered and 11,051 sold for a 77.2% win rate.
Turnover was $14,447,389.06. The average lot sold for $1,307.34.
This past week’s sales were reported in nine currencies. Old paper has gone borderless.
Please Note: Two Bonhams lots qualified for this week's Top 25, but because of our software glitsch, they aren't shown. To see what was bringing their big bucks click just below on Bonhams. Books and Manuscripts on March 20th: $1,326,578. You can see all the details.
Christies. Japanese and Korean Art on March 18th: $2,508,534
Artcurial. The Library of Jean Bourdel, Part 2 on March 20th: $1,519,860
Forum Auctions. Prints and Multiples 1500-2025 on March 19th: $1,489,079
Bonhams. Books and Manuscripts on March 20th: $1,326,578
Swann Galleries. Printed and Manuscript African Americana on March 20th: $1,118,665
23 auctions saw total sales exceed 100% of the high estimates of all lots offered in the sale:
Gonnelli Casa DAste. Books, Autographs, and Manuscripts - Session 1 on March 11th: 398.82%
Gonnelli Casa DAste. Books, Autographs, and Manuscripts - Session 3 on March 12th: 330.98%
Gonnelli Casa DAste. Books, Autographs, and Manuscripts - Session 2 on March 12th: 294.29%
Gonnelli Casa DAste. Books, Autographs, and Manuscripts - Session 5 on March 13th: 227.01%
Aguttes. Automobilia * Citroen and Enamel Icons: A Unique Collector's Sale on March 20th: 221.87%
Gonnelli Casa DAste. Books, Autographs, and Manuscripts - Session 4 on March 13th: 205.33%
Thomson Roddick Auctioneers & Valuers. Collector's Auction of Toys, Postcards, Stamps, Coins, Whisky, Wine & Spirits, Medals and Militaria etc. on March 20th: 200.70%
Artcurial. The Library of Jean Bourdel, Part 2 on March 20th: 193.36%
Bonhams. Books and Manuscripts on March 20th: 191.73%
Quinn's Auction Galleries. Comic Books and Sports Auction on March 18th: 164.40%
Freeman's | Hindman. The Collected Library on March 18th: 142.80%
Carlsen Gallery. March Madness Auction on March 16th: 140.69%
Bonhams. Fine Japanese and Korean Art, including the Alan and Simone Hartman Collection of Japanese Art on March 20th: 134.19%
Heritage Auctions. Non-Sports Trading Cards Showcase Auction on March 20th: 133.61%
Swann Galleries. Printed and Manuscript African Americana on March 20th: 124.66%
Bukowskis. Spring Eclectic on March 15th: 123.75%
One Source Auctions. 14th Annual St. Patrick's Day Antiques & Collectibles Online Auction on March 17th: 123.07%
Christies. Japanese and Korean Art on March 18th: 118.48%
RR Auction. Steve Jobs and the Apple Revolution Featuring: Vintage Computing and Video Games on March 20th: 113.64%
Stair Auctioneers and Appraisers. The Collection of Aso O. Tavitian | New York & Stockbridge | Part II on March 20th: 112.03%
Giquello. Ancient and Modern Books on March 14th: 110.34%
Litchfield County Auctions. Spring Modernism, Fine Art & Décor on March 19th: 104.12%
Bearnes Hampton and Littlewood. Sporting and Collectors Auction on March 19th: 101.67%
49 sales saw at least 80% of their lots sell:
Stair Auctioneers and Appraisers. The Collection of Aso O. Tavitian | New York & Stockbridge | Part II on March 20th: 100.00%
Lark Mason Associates. Retro Anime: Original Cels and other Items from the 1980s - 2000s on March 20th: 100.00%
Aguttes. Automobilia * Citroen and Enamel Icons: A Unique Collector's Sale on March 20th: 100.00%
Carlsen Gallery. March Madness Auction on March 16th: 100.00%
KC Auction Company. March Antiques Auction on March 17th: 100.00%
Bonhams. Discovery on Sunset on March 17th: 100.00%
Du Mouchelles. March 2025: Online Only Exclusives on March 14th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction on March 18th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Pulp Magazine Select Auction on March 16th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Sports Collectibles Select Auction on March 16th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Cowabunga II - Celebrating the Art of The Simpsons Animation Art Showcase Auction on March 15th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Comic Books Select Auction on March 18th: 99.72%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction on March 18th: 99.46%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction on March 19th: 99.39%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday Animation and Anime Art, Disneyana and Disneyland Select Auction on March 18th: 98.10%
Bonhams. Books and Manuscripts on March 20th: 97.81%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction on March 19th: 97.56%
Artcurial. The Library of Jean Bourdel, Part 2 on March 20th: 97.55%
Thomson Roddick Auctioneers & Valuers. Collector's Auction of Toys, Postcards, Stamps, Coins, Whisky, Wine & Spirits, Medals and Militaria etc. on March 20th: 96.74%
Gonnelli Casa DAste. Books, Autographs, and Manuscripts - Session 2 on March 12th: 96.49%
One Source Auctions. 14th Annual St. Patrick's Day Antiques & Collectibles Online Auction on March 17th: 95.14%
Gonnelli Casa DAste. Books, Autographs, and Manuscripts - Session 3 on March 12th: 93.79%
Gonnelli Casa DAste. Books, Autographs, and Manuscripts - Session 1 on March 11th: 93.02%
Rago Arts and Auctions. Prints Unlimited on March 14th: 92.76%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts on March 10th: 92.73%
Freeman's | Hindman. The Collected Library on March 18th: 92.58%
Grant Zahajko Auctions. Books: Signed & 1st Editions, Rocket Mail + Historical Items on March 19th: 92.16%
Ripley Auctions. Timed Estate Art and Antiques Auction on March 19th: 91.57%
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper on March 15th: 90.67%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Movie Posters Select Auction on March 16th: 90.36%
Litchfield County Auctions. Spring Modernism, Fine Art & Décor on March 19th: 90.14%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) on March 10th: 90.00%
Gonnelli Casa DAste. Books, Autographs, and Manuscripts - Session 5 on March 13th: 89.80%
Blackwell Auctions. March Exceptional Estates Auction on March 15th: 89.06%
Ader. Fine Art Books, Africa and Collections on March 17th: 88.98%
Heritage Auctions. Non-Sports Trading Cards Showcase Auction on March 20th: 88.43%
Swann Galleries. Printed and Manuscript African Americana on March 20th: 88.34%
Nye & Company Auctioneers. Fresh Finds: A Spring Discovery Auction on March 20th: 88.24%
Christies. Japanese and Korean Art on March 18th: 87.40%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts on March 9th: 87.23%
Potter and Potter Auctions. Vintage Posters on March 20th: 87.04%
Bonhams. Fine Japanese and Korean Art, including the Alan and Simone Hartman Collection of Japanese Art on March 20th: 86.72%
Gonnelli Casa DAste. Books, Autographs, and Manuscripts - Session 4 on March 13th: 86.58%
Bukowskis. Spring Eclectic on March 15th: 85.71%
Ripley Auctions. PICKERS EXPRESS Timed Auction of Industrial, Scientific & Pop Culture Collectibles VII on March 18th: 83.87%
Quinn's Auction Galleries. Comic Books and Sports Auction on March 18th: 83.48%
William H. Bunch Auctions and Appraisals. Fine & Decorative Arts Quarterly on March 18th: 83.33%
Antikvariat Bryggen AS. ChristianiaAuktion on March 16th: 82.50%
Olympia Auctions. Olympia Timed: Paintings, Works on Paper, and Sculpture on March 16th: 81.11%
78 total sales reported this week:
Bonhams. Books and Manuscripts on March 20th: 97.81%
Weiss Auctions. March Estate Fine Art & Jewelry on March 20th: 56.41%
Thomson Roddick Auctioneers & Valuers. Collector's Auction of Toys, Postcards, Stamps, Coins, Whisky, Wine & Spirits, Medals and Militaria etc. on March 20th: 96.74%
Swann Galleries. Printed and Manuscript African Americana on March 20th: 88.34%
Stair Auctioneers and Appraisers. The Collection of Aso O. Tavitian | New York & Stockbridge | Part II on March 20th: 100.00%
RR Auction. Steve Jobs and the Apple Revolution Featuring: Vintage Computing and Video Games on March 20th: 73.91%
Potter and Potter Auctions. Vintage Posters on March 20th: 87.04%
PBA Galleries. Americana - Travel - World History - Cartography on March 20th: 56.18%
Nye & Company Auctioneers. Fresh Finds: A Spring Discovery Auction on March 20th: 88.24%
Lark Mason Associates. Retro Anime: Original Cels and other Items from the 1980s - 2000s on March 20th: 100.00%
Kestenbaum and Company. Auction of Fine Judaica: Rare and Illustrated Books, Ceremonial Objects, Graphic Art & Holy Land Maps. on March 20th: 64.33%
Heritage Auctions. Non-Sports Trading Cards Showcase Auction on March 20th: 88.43%
Forum Auctions. The Art of Music: Bob Dylan and Rock 'n' Roll Icons on March 20th: 68.85%
Bonhams. Fine Japanese and Korean Art, including the Alan and Simone Hartman Collection of Japanese Art on March 20th: 86.72%
Artcurial. The Library of Jean Bourdel, Part 2 on March 20th: 97.55%
Aguttes. Automobilia * Citroen and Enamel Icons: A Unique Collector's Sale on March 20th: 100.00%
Ader. Russian and Polonica Art on March 20th: 55.00%
Ripley Auctions. Timed Estate Art and Antiques Auction on March 19th: 91.57%
Los Angeles Estate Auction. Rare Autographs, Memorabilia & Art on March 19th: 74.22%
Litchfield County Auctions. Spring Modernism, Fine Art & Décor on March 19th: 90.14%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction on March 19th: 97.56%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction on March 19th: 99.39%
Grays Auctioneers. Off the Wall on March 19th: 61.54%
Grant Zahajko Auctions. Books: Signed & 1st Editions, Rocket Mail + Historical Items on March 19th: 92.16%
Bearnes Hampton and Littlewood. Sporting and Collectors Auction on March 19th: 53.19%
Forum Auctions. Prints and Multiples 1500-2025 on March 19th: 75.09%
Old World Auctions. Antique Maps, Charts, Atlases, Engravings, Manuscripts & Books on March 12th: 23.14%
Carlsen Gallery. March Madness Auction on March 16th: 100.00%
William H. Bunch Auctions and Appraisals. Fine & Decorative Arts Quarterly on March 18th: 83.33%
Setdart. Contemporary Art on March 18th: 30.43%
Ripley Auctions. PICKERS EXPRESS Timed Auction of Industrial, Scientific & Pop Culture Collectibles VII on March 18th: 83.87%
Quinn's Auction Galleries. Comic Books and Sports Auction on March 18th: 83.48%
Freeman's | Hindman. The Collected Library on March 18th: 92.58%
Christies. Japanese and Korean Art on March 18th: 87.40%
One Source Auctions. 14th Annual St. Patrick's Day Antiques & Collectibles Online Auction on March 17th: 95.14%
Rossini. Posters, Paintings, Lithographs & Works on paper on March 17th: 19.39%
KC Auction Company. March Antiques Auction on March 17th: 100.00%
Gorringes. Weekly House & Gardens on March 17th: 73.47%
Cotswold Auction Company. Modern Art & Design, Vintage Fashion & Textiles on March 17th: 76.92%
Bonhams. Discovery on Sunset on March 17th: 100.00%
Ader. Fine Art Books, Africa and Collections on March 17th: 88.98%
Tabula Auctions Ltd. Antique Maps and Prints - Online 3/4 on March 16th: 21.74%
Sydney Rare Book Auctions. Gary Gorton Crime Fiction Collection - Part 6 on March 16th: 52.94%
Stephan Welz & Co.. March Promenade Auction | Hybrid-Live Auction on March 16th: 45.16%
Olympia Auctions. Olympia Timed: Paintings, Works on Paper, and Sculpture on March 16th: 81.11%
Bukowskis. Spring Eclectic on March 15th: 85.71%
Blackwell Auctions. March Exceptional Estates Auction on March 15th: 89.06%
Vermot de Pas. History and Regions of France - Horse Posts - Navy on March 14th: 8.51%
Rago Arts and Auctions. Prints Unlimited on March 14th: 92.76%
Morton Subastas. Saturday Sale on March 15th: 27.16%
Morton Subastas. Special Auction of Antique and Contemporary Books on March 14th: 45.48%
Michaans Auctions. March Gallery Auction on March 14th: 75.51%
Giquello. Ancient and Modern Books on March 14th: 58.05%
Du Mouchelles. March 2025: Online Only Exclusives on March 14th: 100.00%
Desa Unicum. Franciszek Starowieyski. Provocateur and Visionary on March 14th: 78.26%
Dominic Winter Book Auctions. British & European Paintings & Watercolours, Old Master & Modern Prints & Drawings on March 12th: 73.68%
Gonnelli Casa DAste. Books, Autographs, and Manuscripts - Session 5 on March 13th: 89.80%
Gonnelli Casa DAste. Books, Autographs, and Manuscripts - Session 4 on March 13th: 86.58%
Gonnelli Casa DAste. Books, Autographs, and Manuscripts - Session 3 on March 12th: 93.79%
Gonnelli Casa DAste. Books, Autographs, and Manuscripts - Session 2 on March 12th: 96.49%
Gonnelli Casa DAste. Books, Autographs, and Manuscripts - Session 1 on March 11th: 93.02%
Antikvariat Bryggen AS. ChristianiaAuktion on March 16th: 82.50%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction on March 18th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction on March 18th: 99.46%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday Animation and Anime Art, Disneyana and Disneyland Select Auction on March 18th: 98.10%
Heritage Auctions. Pulp Magazine Select Auction on March 16th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Sports Collectibles Select Auction on March 16th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Movie Posters Select Auction on March 16th: 90.36%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Comic Books Select Auction on March 18th: 99.72%
Heritage Auctions. Cowabunga II - Celebrating the Art of The Simpsons Animation Art Showcase Auction on March 15th: 100.00%
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper on March 15th: 90.67%
Catawiki B. V.. Exclusive Historical Memorabilia on March 13th: 63.16%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) on March 12th: 78.95%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) on March 10th: 90.00%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts on March 10th: 92.73%
Catawiki B. V.. French Literature and Illustrated on March 9th: 53.19%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts on March 9th: 87.23%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books on March 8th: 75.34%
For the week ahead 7 sales are scheduled:
Mon. Mar. 24th
Kedem Auctions Ltd.. Jerusalem . Auction 056 part 1, Online Auction: Judaica | Chassidut and Kabbalah | Esther Scrolls | Objects. 279 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Autographs and Manuscripts. 40 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700). 104 lots
Tue. Mar. 25th
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction. 381 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction. 179 lots
Chorley's. Gloucestershire. The March Auctions 2025: Asian Art, Ceramics, Books & Manuscripts. 198 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Tuesday Animation and Anime Art, Disneyana and Disneyland Select Auction. 100 lots
Hake's Auctions. York. Auction 243 - online 3/4. 566 lots
EinsZwei. Prague. 55th eAuction of Drawings and Graphics. 218 lots
Kedem Auctions Ltd.. Jerusalem . Auction 056 Part 2, Online Auction: Jewish History and Zionism | Books | Ephemera | Art. 337 lots
Morton Subastas. México DF CP 11000. Antiques and Books Auction. 94 lots
New England Book Auctions. South Deerfield. Early Printing Americana Exploration & Selections from the Inventory of Periodyssey Catalog. 210 lots
Sothebys. London. Arcade Sale. 16 lots
Wed. Mar. 26th
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction. 331 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction. 40 lots
ALDE. Paris. Patrice de Bailliencourt Library - Memories from Félicité Baudelaire. 227 lots
Koller Auctions. Zurich. Books. 211 lots
Lyon and Turnbull. Edinburgh. Prints and Multiples. 96 lots
Sothebys. London. Prints and Multiples. 79 lots
Forum Auctions. London. The Library of Barry Humphries. 243 lots
EinsZwei. Prague. 56th eAuction - Stretti - Fremund - Machal. 199 lots
Propstore. Valencia. Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction: Los Angeles Spring 2025. 203 lots
Purcell Auctioneers. Birr. c.650+ Lot Auction of a Collection of Irish & World Interest Books - Antiquarian Books, Rare & Signed First Editions, Early World Travel Guides, Maps, GAA Interest, Local Histories, Literature etc.. 624 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Pulp, Paperback, Science Fiction & Fantasy Illustration Art Showcase Auction. 131 lots
Lay's Auctioneers. Cornwall. The Flambards Sale. 157 lots
Sothebys. New York. Arcade / New York - online 3/19. 6 lots
Rago Arts and Auctions. Lambertville. Curated: Picasso. 8 lots
Revere Auctions. St. Paul. Jewelry & Fine. 87 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700). 50 lots
Grant Zahajko Auctions. DAVENPORT. Fine & Dec Arts, Native American, Chinese & Japanese Antiques, Silver, Coins, Jewelry & More!. 311 lots
Thu. Mar. 27th
PBA Galleries. Berkeley. Books in all Fields with Literature, Americana, Maps, Photographs, Art - Online 12/21. 333 lots
Christies. London - King Street. Prints and Multiples. 122 lots
Forum Auctions. London. Fine Books, Manuscripts and Works on Paper. 271 lots
De Baecque and Associes. Lyon. Books and Autographs. 272 lots
Brunk Auctions. Asheville, NC . Spring Emporium featuring Sports Memorabilia and Cards. 196 lots
Gros & Delettrez. PARIS. Travel: Asia - Books, Atlas and Cartography. 234 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. World Paper Money Signature Auction. 618 lots
EinsZwei. Prague. 57th eAuction of Autographs and Signatures. 234 lots
Freeman's | Hindman. Philadelphia. Books and Manuscripts. 282 lots
Ahlers & Ogletree. Atlanta. March Estates and Collections. 34 lots
Canada Book Auctions Limited. Toronto. Fine Photographs - session 1. 207 lots
Ader. PARIS. Former Michel Simon Collection. 49 lots
Ader. PARIS. Albert Dubout - A Collection. 157 lots
Leland Little Auctions. Hillsborough, NC. March Estate Auction. 44 lots
Nate D. Sanders Auctions. Los Angeles. March 2025 Auction. 91 lots
Nye & Company Auctioneers. Bloomfield. Americana Treasures: A Discovery Auction of Timeless Antiques. 41 lots
Fairhill Auction. Elkton. March Militaria Auction. 274 lots
Fri. Mar. 28th
Koller Auctions. Zurich. Old Master Prints and Drawings. 30 lots
Giquello. rue La Boetie, Paris. Arts and Literature. 367 lots
Venator and Hanstein. Köln . Books, Graphic Art, Autographs. 442 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Historical Manuscripts Including Texana Signature Auction. 364 lots
Sloane Street Auctions. London. The Spring Fine Art Auction: To include Old Masters, Jewellery, Modern British, Sculpture and Fine Estate Contents. 44 lots
Desa Unicum. Warszawa. Chagall. In Memorium. 29 lots
Sat. Mar. 29th
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Franklin. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper. 151 lots
Venator and Hanstein. Köln . Modern and Contemporary Graphic Art, Modern Books. 503 lots
Sarasota Estate Auction. Sarasota. Fine Art, Modern Design, & Jewelry - March Day 1. 254 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Spring Sports Card Catalogue Auction. 1749 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Space Exploration Featuring Selections from the Family Collection of Jacques Bracke Showcase Auction. 370 lots
Dirk Soulis Auctions. Lone Jack. 27th Annual Spring Art Auction - Day 1. 61 lots
North American Auction Company. Bozeman. Legacy of Luxury: Native American Beadwork, Navajo Rugs & 18th C. French Artistry Sale. 157 lots
Sydney Rare Book Auctions. Ultimo. First Editions, Illustrated Books, Voyages & Exploration.
Sun. Mar. 30th
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. 230 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Pulp Magazine Select Auction.
PBA Galleries. Berkeley. The DC Universe Collection Part 5: Silver and Bronze. 348 lots
Saskatchewan Network for Art Collecting. Regina. Canadian and International Prints and Photography. 326 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. The Balmoral Collection of Queen Elizabeth II - World Paper Money Showcase Auction. 409 lots
Schilb Antiquarian. Columbia. Rare Books with NO Reserve, NO Buyer's Premium. 104 lots
Winner's Auctions Ltd. Jerusalem. Unlimited Auction. 354 lots
Dirk Soulis Auctions. Lone Jack. 27th Annual Spring Art Auction - Day 2. 74 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Literature and Illustrated Books. 23 lots
Pierre Berge and Associes. Paris. Contemporary Atmosphere #4. 31 lots
Sarasota Estate Auction. Sarasota. Fine Art, Modern Design, & Jewelry - March Day 2. 154 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Autographs and Manuscripts. 64 lots
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