Auction Update Review
Rare Book Hub: 74 Auctions Archived, another 55 Upcoming this Week
For the week ended 26 January, 74 auctions have been archived to Rare Book Hub’s Transactions+: 17 denominated in euros, 11 in British pounds, 2 in Mexican pesos, 1 in Polish zloty, 41 in U.S. dollars, and 2 in South African rand.
Turnover was $43,377,186.65. The average lot brought $4,835.35. Ten thousand six hundred and forty-two lots found new homes. For the week, 84.28% of all lots offered were sold.
This report includes this past week’s Top 25s for 14 categories, full details for the past week’s sales, as well as a full listing of the upcoming week’s 55 sales.
Start by clicking on the tabs for the Top 25s. They are live!
6 auctions saw their total proceeds reach a million dollars:
Christies. We the People: America at 250 on January 23rd: $25,635,740
RR Auction. Steve Jobs & the Computer Revolution: The Apple 50th Anniversary Auction on January 29th: $4,493,940
Sothebys. Fine Manuscript and Printed Americana on January 27th: $2,851,150
Freeman's | Hindman. Printed and Manuscript Americana on January 29th: $1,902,496
Forum Auctions. Fine Books, Manuscripts and Works on Paper on January 29th: $1,214,159
Christies. Online: The American Collector: Including Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D Rockefeller 3rd and Selections From The Collection of President and Mrs. Jimmy Carter on January 27th: $1,129,284
16 auctions saw total sales exceed 100% of the high estimates of all lots offered in the sale:
Heritage Auctions. War & Government Posters Showcase Auction on January 24th: 4277.42%
De Baecque and Associes. André and Françoise Kostolany Collection on January 24th: 251.31%
Lay's Auctioneers. The Contents of a Gentleman's Town house on January 29th: 166.35%
OSENAT. The Interiors of Versailles on January 25th: 151.72%
Potter and Potter Auctions. Winter Magic Auction - Online Only on January 24th: 146.63%
Christies. Online: The American Collector: Including Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D Rockefeller 3rd and Selections From The Collection of President and Mrs. Jimmy Carter on January 27th: 138.84%
Forum Auctions. Fine Books, Manuscripts and Works on Paper on January 29th: 133.98%
Dominic Winter Book Auctions. Printed Books, Maps & Documents, Travel & Ornithology, Music & Theatre, Ex-Libris on January 28th: 127.26%
Giquello. Classic Sale on January 23rd: 123.57%
Freeman's | Hindman. Printed and Manuscript Americana on January 29th: 122.13%
Christies. We the People: America at 250 on January 23rd: 117.22%
Morphy Auctions. Old West Auction - Las Vegas on January 23rd: 113.13%
Freeman's | Hindman. Daguerreian Society Annual Benefit Auction on September 27th: 111.54%
Du Mouchelles. January 2026: Day 2 on January 23rd: 108.32%
Swann Galleries. The Artists of the WPA on January 29th: 102.64%
Neal Auction Company. Premier Collection on January 23rd: 100.16%
49 sales saw at least 80% of their lots sell:
Lay's Auctioneers. The Contents of a Gentleman's Town house on January 29th: 100.00%
Bonhams. Americana. Art & Objects on January 29th: 100.00%
Aspire Art Auctions. No Reserve | Online Auction on January 29th: 100.00%
Stair Auctioneers and Appraisers. The Antiquarians: The Collection of Susan and Alan Miller on January 28th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction on January 28th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction on January 27th: 100.00%
EV Stamps. Stamps and Postal History on January 25th: 100.00%
Neal Auction Company. Premier Collection on January 23rd: 100.00%
Du Mouchelles. January 2026: Day 2 on January 23rd: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Sports Collectibles Select Auction on January 25th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Comic Books Select Auction on January 27th: 99.83%
Heritage Auctions. War & Government Posters Showcase Auction on January 24th: 99.68%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Movie Posters Select Auction on January 25th: 99.45%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction on January 28th: 99.45%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction on January 27th: 99.33%
Potter and Potter Auctions. Winter Magic Auction - Online Only on January 24th: 97.70%
Keys Fine Arts Auctioneers. Monthly Antiques, Pictures & Collectables on January 24th: 97.50%
Heritage Auctions. Pulp Magazine Select Auction on January 25th: 97.50%
Morphy Auctions. Old West Auction - Las Vegas on January 23rd: 97.37%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday Animation and Anime Art, Disneyana and Disneyland Select Auction on January 27th: 97.12%
Heritage Auctions. Winter Obsolete Currency Showcase Auction on January 25th: 97.04%
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper on January 24th: 96.03%
Christies. We the People: America at 250 on January 23rd: 95.00%
Kedem Auctions Ltd.. Books | Letters and Manuscripts | Esther Scrolls and Jewish Ceremonial Art on January 27th: 94.98%
New England Book Auctions. Early Printing Fine Binding Americana - Frank Lloyd Wright on January 27th: 94.95%
Freeman's | Hindman. Daguerreian Society Annual Benefit Auction on September 27th: 94.81%
Ripley Auctions. PICKERS EXPRESS Timed Auction of Industrial, Scientific & Pop Culture Collectibles XIX on January 27th: 94.12%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts on January 21st: 93.66%
One Source Auctions. Quality Antiques & Collectibles Online Auction on January 26th: 93.33%
Christies. Online: The American Collector: Including Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D Rockefeller 3rd and Selections From The Collection of President and Mrs. Jimmy Carter on January 27th: 93.07%
amelia jeffers. January Two-Day Fabulous Finds Auction @ The Gallery. Day 1 on January 29th: 92.86%
De Baecque and Associes. André and Françoise Kostolany Collection on January 24th: 92.31%
Dominic Winter Book Auctions. Printed Books, Maps & Documents, Travel & Ornithology, Music & Theatre, Ex-Libris on January 28th: 88.08%
RR Auction. Steve Jobs & the Computer Revolution: The Apple 50th Anniversary Auction on January 29th: 87.69%
Swann Galleries. The Artists of the WPA on January 29th: 87.09%
Potter and Potter Auctions. Online Only Fine Books Sale on January 29th: 86.47%
OSENAT. The Interiors of Versailles on January 25th: 86.40%
Nadeau's Auction Gallery. Mid-Century Modern on January 24th: 86.36%
Eldreds. Cabin Fever Auction on January 29th: 84.62%
Winter Associates. Continental, Colonial and American artwork; English, Continental and American antiques and fine reproductions by D.R. Dimes, Eldred Wheeler, etc. on January 26th: 84.21%
Forum Auctions. Fine Books, Manuscripts and Works on Paper on January 29th: 83.65%
Chorley's. Fine Art and Antiques | The Cricket Auction II on January 27th: 83.48%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books (pre-1700) on January 21st: 83.33%
Setdart. Old Masters on January 28th: 83.33%
Thomson Roddick Auctioneers & Valuers. Interior Sale of Household Furnishings to include Antiques and Modern Furniture. A Large Selection of Ceramics, Glass and Decorative Ware, Assorted Pocket and Wrist Watches, Jewellery. on January 29th: 82.14%
Sothebys. Important Americana including Early American Silver from the Roy J. Zuckerberg Collection on January 23rd: 81.82%
Freeman's | Hindman. Printed and Manuscript Americana on January 29th: 81.70%
Clars Auction Gallery. The Warehouse Auction on January 24th: 80.77%
Ader. Books, Revolution, Music, Children on January 29th: 80.41%
74 total sales reported this week:
Thomson Roddick Auctioneers & Valuers. Interior Sale of Household Furnishings to include Antiques and Modern Furniture. A Large Selection of Ceramics, Glass and Decorative Ware, Assorted Pocket and Wrist Watches, Jewellery. on January 29th: 82.14%
Swann Galleries. The Artists of the WPA on January 29th: 87.09%
RR Auction. Steve Jobs & the Computer Revolution: The Apple 50th Anniversary Auction on January 29th: 87.69%
Potter and Potter Auctions. Online Only Fine Books Sale on January 29th: 86.47%
Nate D. Sanders Auctions. January 2026 Auction on January 29th: 13.21%
Morton Subastas. Antiques and Books Auction - From past segments into a new year on January 29th: 45.45%
Lay's Auctioneers. The Contents of a Gentleman's Town house on January 29th: 100.00%
Freeman's | Hindman. Daguerreian Society Annual Benefit Auction on September 27th: 94.81%
Freeman's | Hindman. Printed and Manuscript Americana on January 29th: 81.70%
Forum Auctions. Fine Books, Manuscripts and Works on Paper on January 29th: 83.65%
Duke's. The Winter Auction on January 29th: 55.26%
Eldreds. Cabin Fever Auction on January 29th: 84.62%
Desa Unicum. Contemporary and Graphic Art on January 29th: 61.54%
Bonhams. Americana. Art & Objects on January 29th: 100.00%
Aspire Art Auctions. No Reserve | Online Auction on January 29th: 100.00%
amelia jeffers. January Two-Day Fabulous Finds Auction @ The Gallery. Day 1 on January 29th: 92.86%
Ader. Books, Revolution, Music, Children on January 29th: 80.41%
Vermot de Pas. Classic Sale: Paintings, Books, Archaelogy, Photography, Furniture And Works Of Art, Harley Davidson on January 21st: 46.07%
Stephan Welz & Co.. New Year, New Treasures | Second Chance Quality Auction | January Hybrid-Online on January 20th: 32.88%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books (pre-1700) on January 21st: 83.33%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts on January 21st: 93.66%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books (pre-1700) on January 19th: 76.33%
Catawiki B. V.. Science and Nature Books Auction on January 18th: 54.55%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts on January 18th: 53.66%
Catawiki B. V.. Photography Books Auction on January 18th: 57.89%
Catawiki B. V.. Historical Photography Auction on January 17th: 44.44%
Catawiki B. V.. Exclusive Maps Auction on January 17th: 48.28%
Tessier & Sarrou and Associates. Online Sale: Movie Posters on January 28th: 71.33%
Stair Auctioneers and Appraisers. The Antiquarians: The Collection of Susan and Alan Miller on January 28th: 100.00%
Setdart. Old Masters on January 28th: 83.33%
Dominic Winter Book Auctions. Printed Books, Maps & Documents, Travel & Ornithology, Music & Theatre, Ex-Libris on January 28th: 88.08%
Sothebys. Fine Manuscript and Printed Americana on January 27th: 60.00%
Ripley Auctions. PICKERS EXPRESS Timed Auction of Industrial, Scientific & Pop Culture Collectibles XIX on January 27th: 94.12%
New England Book Auctions. Early Printing Fine Binding Americana - Frank Lloyd Wright on January 27th: 94.95%
Kedem Auctions Ltd.. Books | Letters and Manuscripts | Esther Scrolls and Jewish Ceremonial Art on January 27th: 94.98%
Christies. Online: The American Collector: Including Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D Rockefeller 3rd and Selections From The Collection of President and Mrs. Jimmy Carter on January 27th: 93.07%
Chorley's. Fine Art and Antiques | The Cricket Auction II on January 27th: 83.48%
Ader. Photography Books on January 27th: 70.22%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction on January 28th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction on January 28th: 99.45%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday Animation and Anime Art, Disneyana and Disneyland Select Auction on January 27th: 97.12%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction on January 27th: 99.33%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction on January 27th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Comic Books Select Auction on January 27th: 99.83%
Winter Associates. Continental, Colonial and American artwork; English, Continental and American antiques and fine reproductions by D.R. Dimes, Eldred Wheeler, etc. on January 26th: 84.21%
One Source Auctions. Quality Antiques & Collectibles Online Auction on January 26th: 93.33%
Sworders. The Georgian Group | Charity Auction on January 25th: 73.33%
OSENAT. The Interiors of Versailles on January 25th: 86.40%
Sarasota Estate Auction. Fine Art, Asian, & Antiques - January Day 2 on January 25th: 78.15%
Sarasota Estate Auction. Fine Art, Asian, & Antiques - January Day 1 on January 24th: 76.80%
EV Stamps. Stamps and Postal History on January 25th: 100.00%
Potter and Potter Auctions. Winter Magic Auction - Online Only on January 24th: 97.70%
North American Auction Company. Threads of the West: Native Beadwork, Navajo Textiles, Navajo Jewelry & Western Art on January 24th: 55.30%
Nadeau's Auction Gallery. Mid-Century Modern on January 24th: 86.36%
Keys Fine Arts Auctioneers. Monthly Antiques, Pictures & Collectables on January 24th: 97.50%
Morton Subastas. Saturday Sale on January 24th: 35.19%
De Baecque and Associes. André and Françoise Kostolany Collection on January 24th: 92.31%
Sothebys. Contemporary Discoveries on January 23rd: 76.47%
Sothebys. Important Americana including Early American Silver from the Roy J. Zuckerberg Collection on January 23rd: 81.82%
Neal Auction Company. Premier Collection on January 23rd: 100.00%
Morphy Auctions. Old West Auction - Las Vegas on January 23rd: 97.37%
Hansons. Bishton Hall January Silver Jewellery Antiques Toys & Textiles Auction on January 24th: 68.18%
Hansons. The Norfolk January Fine Art, Antiques & Interiors Auction to include 20th Century Art & Design on January 23rd: 64.10%
Giquello. Classic Sale on January 23rd: 77.08%
Du Mouchelles. January 2026: Day 2 on January 23rd: 100.00%
Clars Auction Gallery. The Warehouse Auction on January 24th: 80.77%
Clars Auction Gallery. January Gallery Auction on January 23rd: 60.71%
Christies. We the People: America at 250 on January 23rd: 95.00%
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper on January 24th: 96.03%
Heritage Auctions. Winter Obsolete Currency Showcase Auction on January 25th: 97.04%
Heritage Auctions. Pulp Magazine Select Auction on January 25th: 97.50%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Movie Posters Select Auction on January 25th: 99.45%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Sports Collectibles Select Auction on January 25th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. War & Government Posters Showcase Auction on January 24th: 99.68%
For the week ahead 7 sales are scheduled:
Mon. Feb. 2nd
Antikvariat Bryggen AS. Skjeberg. Christian Tønsberg, from the Erik K. Bjerke Collection. 27 lots
KC Auction Company. Kansas City. Palm Springs MCM Designer Estate Auction. 55 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books (pre-1700). 86 lots
One Source Auctions. Canandaigua. Quality Antiques and Collectibles Online Auction.. 123 lots
Keys Fine Arts Auctioneers. Norwich. Weekly Auction of Antiques, Collectables, Furniture etc (Saleroom 5). 23 lots
Tue. Feb. 3rd
Revere Auctions. St. Paul. Painting, Prints and Photography. 185 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction. 518 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction. 139 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Tuesday Animation and Anime Art, Disneyana and Disneyland Select Auction. 100 lots
Cotswold Auction Company. Cheltenham. Books, Medals, Militaria, Coins, Stamps & Collectables. 66 lots
Potomack Company. Alexandria. Important 20th and 21st Century African Art from the Collection of Janet Stanley. 47 lots
Vermot de Pas. Paris. History and Regions of France. 675 lots
New England Book Auctions. South Deerfield. Fine Books & Ephemera, Including Inventory from Austin Abbey Rare Books. 211 lots
Pandolfini. Milano. Modern and Contemporary Art. 38 lots
Dunbar Sloane. Wellington. Collectables & Estate Auction. 101 lots
William H. Bunch Auctions and Appraisals. Chadds Ford, PA . Eclectic Variety Auction. 22 lots
Wed. Feb. 4th
Rago Arts and Auctions. Lambertville. Comics and Comic Art: Online Edition. 309 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction. 353 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction. 134 lots
ALDE. Paris. Olivier Jeanson Library and Various. 291 lots
Giquello. rue La Boetie, Paris. Books and Curiosities. 341 lots
Trafford Books. Manchester. Trafford Book Sale. 169 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Autographs and Manuscripts. 142 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books (pre-1700). 42 lots
Christies. Paris. Mathilde and Friends in Paris. 14 lots
Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers. Kilkenny. The Making Room Spring Sale. Antiques, Fine Art & Collectibles at Castlecomer.. 36 lots
Blackwell Auctions. Clearwater. February Collectibles Countdown. 26 lots
Litchfield County Auctions. Litchfield. The Winter Antiques Sale. 40 lots
Thu. Feb. 5th
Christies. New York. Fine Printed Books and Manuscripts, including Americana. 171 lots
PBA Galleries. Berkeley. The Klaus Werner Collection of Pacific Voyages. 200 lots
Potter and Potter Auctions. Chicago. Photography, Americana & Historical Memorabilia. 388 lots
Thomson Roddick Auctioneers & Valuers. Carlisle. Antiquarian & Collectable Books & Related Items. 230 lots
Sothebys. New York. The Rothschild Vienna Mahzor. 1 lots
Swann Galleries. New York. Art, Subculture & LGBTQ+ History. 191 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Sealed Booster Boxes Trading Card Games Showcase Auction. 23 lots
Potomack Company. Alexandria. 20th and 21st Century Fine Art. 28 lots
De Baecque and Associes. Lyon. A Chalet in Courchevel and Various - Popular and Mountain Art. 27 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Classic American Illustration Art Showcase Auction. 220 lots
Sloane Street Auctions. London. The February Valentine's Fine Art Auction: To include Noble Estates, Old and Modern Masters, Sculpture and Jewellery.. 62 lots
Leland Little Auctions. Hillsborough, NC. Winter Estate Auction. 36 lots
Nye & Company Auctioneers. Bloomfield. Something to Love: A February Discovery Auction.. 58 lots
Thomson Roddick Auctioneers & Valuers. Edinburgh. Home Furnishing and Interiors Auction. 37 lots
Fri. Feb. 6th
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . French Literature and Illustrated Auction. 23 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Literature and Illustrated Books Auction. 31 lots
Sat. Feb. 7th
PosterConnection Inc.. Clayton. The Discovery Sale: Affordable Posters. 260 lots
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Franklin. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper. 150 lots
EV Stamps. Richmond. Sports, Trading Cards & Comic Book Auction. 88 lots
Arader Galleries. New York City. February 2026 Auction. 159 lots
Sun. Feb. 8th
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Sunday Sports Collectibles Select Auction. 299 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Sunday Movie Posters Select Auction.
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Pulp Magazine Select Auction.
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Comic Books Select Auction.
EV Stamps. Richmond. Stamps and Postal History. 44 lots
Moreshet Auctions. Jerusalem. Prestigious Winter Auction. 146 lots
Winner's Auctions Ltd. Jerusalem. Winter Sale. 191 lots
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