Auction Update Review
Rare Book Hub: 69 Auctions Archived, another 64 Upcoming this Week - AE Auction Update
For the week ended 4 July, 69 auctions have been archived to Rare Book Hub’s Transactions+ database; 1 denominated in Swiss francs, 12 in euros, 9 in British pounds, 1 in Mexican pesos, 2 in New Zealand dollars, 2 in Polish zlotys, 2 in Swedish krona, and 40 in US dollars.
Turnover was $33,094,340.29. The average lot sold for $2,709.76.
Sixty-four fresh sales will close during the current week.
3 auctions saw their total proceeds reach a million dollars:
Heritage Auctions. Comics and Comic Art Signature Auction on June 29th: $22,653,352
Heritage Auctions. Trading Card Games Signature Auction on June 27th: $1,866,786
Heritage Auctions. Sports Showcase Auction on June 28th: $1,616,631
10 auctions saw total sales exceed 100% of the high estimates of all lots offered in the sale:
Dreweatts. Tales from The Art Crypt: Works from the Richard Reigen Collection on July 2nd: 398.14%
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates. 46th Semi-Annual Premier Americana Auction - Day 3 on June 28th: 295.60%
Bukowskis. Hommage to the Nobel Prize on July 3rd: 151.58%
Beaussant Lefevre. Paintings, Furniture, Art Objects on June 27th: 137.66%
Bonhams. Screen and Stadium Legends on July 1st: 124.89%
Neal Auction Company. Mid-Century, Modern & Contemporary Art and Design Auction on July 3rd: 124.16%
Forum Auctions. Jack Shirreff at 107 Workshop: The Collection of a Master Printer on July 2nd: 112.54%
Michaans Auctions. June Annex Auction on June 10th: 109.16%
Freeman's | Hindman. American Historical Ephemera and Photography on July 2nd: 107.51%
Forum Auctions. Online: Books from the Macclesfield Library on July 3rd: 100.05%
44 sales saw at least 80% of their lots sell:
Quinn's Auction Galleries. Weekly Wednesday Auction on July 2nd: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction on July 2nd: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction on July 2nd: 100.00%
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates. 46th Semi-Annual Premier Americana Auction - Day 3 on June 28th: 100.00%
Bonhams. Summer Automobilia Online on June 27th: 100.00%
Beaussant Lefevre. Paintings, Furniture, Art Objects on June 27th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday Animation and Anime Art, Disneyana and Disneyland Select Auction on July 1st: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction on July 1st: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Pulp Magazine Select Auction on June 29th: 100.00%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) on June 21st: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Comic Books Select Auction on July 1st: 99.38%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction on July 1st: 99.35%
Heritage Auctions. Trading Card Games Signature Auction on June 27th: 99.26%
Heritage Auctions. Comics and Comic Art Signature Auction on June 29th: 99.25%
Neal Auction Company. Mid-Century, Modern & Contemporary Art and Design Auction on July 3rd: 98.59%
Dunbar Sloane. The Folio Society Book Collection on July 3rd: 98.24%
EV Stamps. Stamps and Postal History on June 29th: 97.40%
Bukowskis. Hommage to the Nobel Prize on July 3rd: 97.22%
Heritage Auctions. Sports Showcase Auction on June 28th: 96.96%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Sports Collectibles Select Auction on June 29th: 96.57%
New England Book Auctions. Fine Books and Ephemera List on July 1st: 96.36%
Dunbar Sloane. Collectables and Estate Auction on July 1st: 94.83%
New England Book Auctions. Fine Books and Ephemera List on May 20th: 94.22%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Movie Posters Select Auction on June 29th: 93.35%
Rago Arts and Auctions. Urban Art on July 1st: 93.33%
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper on June 28th: 93.33%
Ripley Auctions. Timed Art Auction: Featuring Collected Works on Paper, Prints, & Multiples on July 2nd: 92.90%
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries. Summer Splendor on June 27th: 92.86%
Desa Unicum. Books, albums and old prints. 16th - 21st century on June 30th: 92.71%
Rago Arts and Auctions. Photographs Unlimited on June 27th: 92.43%
Forum Auctions. Jack Shirreff at 107 Workshop: The Collection of a Master Printer on July 2nd: 92.35%
Forum Auctions. Online: Books from the Macclesfield Library on July 3rd: 92.20%
Michaans Auctions. June Annex Auction on June 10th: 91.75%
Michaans Auctions. June Annex Auction on June 9th: 90.48%
Freeman's | Hindman. Sports Memorabilia on June 27th: 90.38%
Olympia Auctions. Antique Arms, Armour and Militaria on June 29th: 90.00%
Kedem Auctions Ltd.. Judaica/Chassidut and Kabbalah on July 1st: 89.20%
Dreweatts. Tales from The Art Crypt: Works from the Richard Reigen Collection on July 2nd: 88.24%
Winter Associates. Contemporary Prints, Paintings, Sculpture & Furniture; Early American Furniture, Portraits, Landscapes; 19th C. Classical Revival Furniture, Bronzes on June 30th: 87.93%
amelia jeffers. Fabulous Finds Midyear Auction @ The Warehouse on June 30th: 87.50%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts on June 23rd: 86.67%
Freeman's | Hindman. American Historical Ephemera and Photography on July 2nd: 86.42%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) on June 25th: 85.71%
Aste Bolaffi. COMICS, ORIGINAL COMIC ART & CARDS on July 3rd: 85.05%
69 total sales reported this week:
Vermot de Pas. Art Books - An Antique Dealer's Library - Chapter 2: Fine Art in Europe on July 3rd: 72.48%
PBA Galleries. Elite Americana & Travel with Rare Maps - A PBA Platinum Auction on July 3rd: 70.37%
Neal Auction Company. Mid-Century, Modern & Contemporary Art and Design Auction on July 3rd: 98.59%
Dunbar Sloane. The Folio Society Book Collection on July 3rd: 98.24%
Christies. Post-War to Present on July 3rd: 69.77%
Chiswick Auctions. Prints and Multiples on July 3rd: 62.00%
Bukowskis. Hommage to the Nobel Prize on July 3rd: 97.22%
Aste Bolaffi. COMICS, ORIGINAL COMIC ART & CARDS on July 3rd: 85.05%
Ripley Auctions. Timed Art Auction: Featuring Collected Works on Paper, Prints, & Multiples on July 2nd: 92.90%
Quinn's Auction Galleries. Weekly Wednesday Auction on July 2nd: 100.00%
Propstore. Pop Culture Live Auction on July 2nd: 63.11%
Moreshet Auctions. Summer Auction includes Historical Chabad Category and more rare and expensive items on July 2nd: 79.53%
Koller Auctions. Prints and Multiples 20th/21st century - online only on July 2nd: 60.25%
Hansons. Derby July Music Memorabilia & Film Auction on July 2nd: 48.18%
Freeman's | Hindman. American Historical Ephemera and Photography on July 2nd: 86.42%
Forum Auctions. Online: Books from the Macclesfield Library on July 3rd: 92.20%
Forum Auctions. Jack Shirreff at 107 Workshop: The Collection of a Master Printer on July 2nd: 92.35%
Dreweatts. Tales from The Art Crypt: Works from the Richard Reigen Collection on July 2nd: 88.24%
Ader. Contemporary Prints on July 2nd: 65.84%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction on July 2nd: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction on July 2nd: 100.00%
Rago Arts and Auctions. Urban Art on July 1st: 93.33%
New England Book Auctions. Fine Books and Ephemera List on May 20th: 94.22%
New England Book Auctions. Fine Books and Ephemera List on July 1st: 96.36%
Dunbar Sloane. Collectables and Estate Auction on July 1st: 94.83%
Kedem Auctions Ltd.. Judaica/Chassidut and Kabbalah on July 1st: 89.20%
Kedem Auctions Ltd.. Jewish History and Zionism on June 30th: 73.40%
Winter Associates. Contemporary Prints, Paintings, Sculpture & Furniture; Early American Furniture, Portraits, Landscapes; 19th C. Classical Revival Furniture, Bronzes on June 30th: 87.93%
Desa Unicum. Joan Miro. People Among the Stars. Editions. on July 1st: 30.23%
Desa Unicum. Books, albums and old prints. 16th - 21st century on June 30th: 92.71%
Bonhams. Screen and Stadium Legends on July 1st: 76.00%
Bonhams. Cover to Cover, The Gary Burden Archive on June 30th: 73.40%
amelia jeffers. Fabulous Finds Midyear Auction @ The Warehouse on June 30th: 87.50%
Zisska and Lacher. Auction 85 After Sale on June 29th: 7.59%
Olympia Auctions. Antique Arms, Armour and Militaria on June 29th: 90.00%
Hansons. Super Sunday Bishton Hall Lifestyle Auction on June 29th: 58.33%
EV Stamps. Stamps and Postal History on June 29th: 97.40%
Bukowskis. Prints and Multiples - Summer Edition on June 29th: 65.43%
Vermot de Pas. Modern and Contemporary Art - Paintings, Sculptures and Multiples on June 28th: 28.68%
Morton Subastas. Saturday Sale on June 28th: 36.73%
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates. 46th Semi-Annual Premier Americana Auction - Day 3 on June 28th: 100.00%
Blackwell Auctions. June Exceptional Estates Military on June 28th: 65.38%
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries. Summer Splendor on June 27th: 92.86%
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper on June 28th: 93.33%
Rago Arts and Auctions. Photographs Unlimited on June 27th: 92.43%
Potomack Company. June CornucopiaL Art, Furniture & Decorative Arts on June 27th: 61.36%
North American Auction Company. Last Chance June Passed Lots on June 27th: 46.00%
Kiefer Buch und Kunstauktionen. Books, Graphics modern and ancient Arts, Antiques - Day 3 on June 27th: 38.79%
Freeman's | Hindman. Sports Memorabilia on June 27th: 90.38%
Bonhams. Summer Automobilia Online on June 27th: 100.00%
Beaussant Lefevre. Paintings, Furniture, Art Objects on June 27th: 100.00%
Alexander Historical Auctions. Live Historical Militaria Auction -Summer 2025 - Day 2 on June 27th: 70.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction on July 1st: 99.35%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday Animation and Anime Art, Disneyana and Disneyland Select Auction on July 1st: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction on July 1st: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Pulp Magazine Select Auction on June 29th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Sports Collectibles Select Auction on June 29th: 96.57%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Movie Posters Select Auction on June 29th: 93.35%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Comic Books Select Auction on July 1st: 99.38%
Heritage Auctions. Sports Showcase Auction on June 28th: 96.96%
Heritage Auctions. Trading Card Games Signature Auction on June 27th: 99.26%
Heritage Auctions. Comics and Comic Art Signature Auction on June 29th: 99.25%
Michaans Auctions. June Annex Auction on June 9th: 90.48%
Michaans Auctions. June Annex Auction on June 10th: 91.75%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) on June 23rd: 71.91%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts on June 23rd: 86.67%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts on June 22nd: 75.00%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) on June 21st: 100.00%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) on June 25th: 85.71%
For the week ahead 64 sales are scheduled:
Mon. Jul. 7th
L'Autographe Auctions. London. A Legacy in Ink: A Rare Book & Autograph Sale. 273 lots
Sothebys. Paris. Hommage to Aldo Crommelynk From Picasso to Jasper Johns. 114 lots
One Source Auctions. Canandaigua. Annual Post July 4th Quality Antiques & Collectibles Online Auction. 125 lots
Rossini. Paris. Taylor Studio/Gallery Sale. 329 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700). 84 lots
Tue. Jul. 8th
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction. 445 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction. 149 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Tuesday Animation and Anime Art, Disneyana and Disneyland Select Auction. 101 lots
Dreweatts. Newbury. Japanese Prints: Art of the Woodblock. 119 lots
William H. Bunch Auctions and Appraisals. Chadds Ford, PA . Eclectic Variety Auction. 40 lots
Freeman's | Hindman. Chicago. Western Manuscripts and Miniatures. 86 lots
Duke's. Dorchester. Avenue Auctions. 117 lots
Sloane Street Auctions. London. The Summer Fine Art Auction: to include Noble Estates, Old and Modern Masters, Photography, Sculpture and Jewellery. 29 lots
Vermot de Pas. Paris. History and Regions of France. 597 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Autographs and Manuscripts. 65 lots
Australian Book Auctions. Armadale, . Gallery Sale. 126 lots
Gonnelli Casa DAste. Firenze. Books, Autographs and Manuscripts. 199 lots
Ripley Auctions. Indianapolis. Pickers EXPRESS Auction of Industrial, Scientific & Pop Culture Collectibles XI. 51 lots
Sothebys. Paris. Modern and Contemporary Discoveries. 45 lots
Wed. Jul. 9th
Bonhams. London, New Bond Street. Prints & Multiples featuring an Important Collection of Works by Henry Moore. 301 lots
Christies. London - King Street. Valuable Books and Manuscripts. 132 lots
Aguttes. Neuilly-sur-Seine . Ancient Books. 183 lots
Sothebys. London. Books, Manuscripts and Music from Medieval to Modern. 161 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction. 342 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction. 84 lots
Forum Auctions. London. Prints and Multiples 1500-2025. 319 lots
Rossini. Paris. Photography and Modern Art. 291 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Depth of Field: Photographs Showcase Auction. 180 lots
RR Auction. Amherst. Fine Autographs and Artifacts, Featuring Revolutionary and Civil War. 690 lots
Sworders. Essex. DREAMS | A Unique Private Collection. 223 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Autographs and Manuscripts. 69 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700). 28 lots
Stair Auctioneers and Appraisers. Hudson. Mid-week at STAIR / Day One. 57 lots
Thu. Jul. 10th
Forum Auctions. London. Online: Books and Works on Paper. 222 lots
AntiquarianAuctions.com. Constantia. Antiquarian Book Auction. 328 lots
Aguttes. Neuilly-sur-Seine . Manuscripts and Autographs. 360 lots
Copley Fine Art Auctions. Boston. The Sporting Sale 2025. 48 lots
Potter and Potter Auctions. Chicago. Entertainment, Toys & Collectibles. 568 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. The Zits Comic Art Showcase Auction. 101 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Tapping Into The Many Worlds Of Magic: The Gathering Volume VII Trading Card Games Showcase Auction. 146 lots
Aguttes. Neuilly-sur-Seine . Trading Cards, featuring Yu-Gi-Oh! Online only. 132 lots
Bonhams. Paris. A Century of Sports Photography. 92 lots
Eldreds. East Dennis,. Summer Living. 49 lots
John McInnis Auctioneers. Amesbury. Portland, Maine West End - Online Only Auction. 21 lots
Lay's Auctioneers. Cornwall. Cornish Art, Fine Art and Studio Pottery. 40 lots
Tooveys. West Sussex. Advertising and Transport. 44 lots
Fri. Jul. 11th
Mennonite Life. Lancaster. Rare and Used Book Auction. 400 lots
Sothebys. London. Bibliotheca Brookeriana: A Renaissance Library Part VII. 281 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Summer Sports Card Auction. 2074 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Concert Posters Signature Auction. 240 lots
Bonhams. Paris. Prints, Illustrated Books, and Multiples. 162 lots
Bonhams. Chichester. Goodwood Festival of Speed. 16 lots
Tessier & Sarrou and Associates. Paris. Online Sale - Posters. 527 lots
Sat. Jul. 12th
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Franklin. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper. 152 lots
Case Antiques, Inc.. Knoxville. Two-Day Summer Fine Art, Antiques and Jewelry Auction. 195 lots
Vogt Auction. San Antonio. Independence Day Auction. 56 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Americana and Political Signature Auction. 390 lots
Sun. Jul. 13th
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Comic Books Select Auction.
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Sunday Sports Collectibles Select Auction. 254 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Pulp Magazine Select Auction.
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Sunday Movie Posters Select Auction.
Holabird Western Americana Collections. Reno. Collector's Jackpot Timed Auction.
Pierre Berge and Associes. Paris. Contemporary Atmosphere #5. 12 lots
Sydney Rare Book Auctions. Ultimo. Books, bookplates, postcards: First editions, Military, History ….
Bruce McKinney
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![<b>Scandinavian Art & Rare Books Auctions, Dec. 4:</b> ROALD AMUNDSEN: «Sydpolen» [ The South Pole] 1912. First edition in jackets and publisher's slip case.](https://ae-files.s3.amazonaws.com/AdvertisementPhotos/0a99416d-9c0f-4fa3-afdd-7532ca8a2b2c.jpg "<b>Scandinavian Art & Rare Books Auctions, Dec. 4:</b> ROALD AMUNDSEN: «Sydpolen» [ The South Pole] 1912. First edition in jackets and publisher's slip case.")
![<b>Scandinavian Art & Rare Books Auctions, Dec. 4:</b> AMUNDSEN & NANSEN: «Fram over Polhavet» [Farthest North] 1897. AMUNDSEN's COPY!](https://ae-files.s3.amazonaws.com/AdvertisementPhotos/a077b4a5-0477-4c47-9847-0158cf045843.jpg "<b>Scandinavian Art & Rare Books Auctions, Dec. 4:</b> AMUNDSEN & NANSEN: «Fram over Polhavet» [Farthest North] 1897. AMUNDSEN's COPY!")
![<b>Scandinavian Art & Rare Books Auctions, Dec. 4:</b> ERNEST SHACKLETON [ed.]: «Aurora Australis» 1908. First edition. The NORWAY COPY.](https://ae-files.s3.amazonaws.com/AdvertisementPhotos/6363a735-e622-4d0a-852e-07cef58eccbe.jpg "<b>Scandinavian Art & Rare Books Auctions, Dec. 4:</b> ERNEST SHACKLETON [ed.]: «Aurora Australis» 1908. First edition. The NORWAY COPY.")
![<b>Scandinavian Art & Rare Books Auctions, Dec. 4:</b> SHACKLETON, BERNACCHI, CHERRY-GARRARD [ed.]: «The South Polar Times» I-III, 1902-1911.](https://ae-files.s3.amazonaws.com/AdvertisementPhotos/3ee16d5b-a2ec-4c03-aeb6-aa3fcfec3a5e.jpg "<b>Scandinavian Art & Rare Books Auctions, Dec. 4:</b> SHACKLETON, BERNACCHI, CHERRY-GARRARD [ed.]: «The South Polar Times» I-III, 1902-1911.")
![<b>Scandinavian Art & Rare Books Auctions, Dec. 4:</b> [WILLEM BARENTSZ & HENRY HUDSON] - SAEGHMAN: «Verhael van de vier eerste schip-vaerden […]», 1663.](https://ae-files.s3.amazonaws.com/AdvertisementPhotos/d5f50485-7faa-423f-af0c-803b964dd2ba.jpg "<b>Scandinavian Art & Rare Books Auctions, Dec. 4:</b> [WILLEM BARENTSZ & HENRY HUDSON] - SAEGHMAN: «Verhael van de vier eerste schip-vaerden […]», 1663.")
![<b>Scandinavian Art & Rare Books Auctions, Dec. 4:</b> TERRA NOVA EXPEDITION | LIEUTENANT HENRY ROBERTSON BOWERS: «At the South Pole.», Gelatin Silver Print. [10¾ x 15in. (27.2 x 38.1cm.) ].](https://ae-files.s3.amazonaws.com/AdvertisementPhotos/fb024365-7d7a-4510-9859-9d26b5c266cf.jpg "<b>Scandinavian Art & Rare Books Auctions, Dec. 4:</b> TERRA NOVA EXPEDITION | LIEUTENANT HENRY ROBERTSON BOWERS: «At the South Pole.», Gelatin Silver Print. [10¾ x 15in. (27.2 x 38.1cm.) ].")
![<b>Scandinavian Art & Rare Books Auctions, Dec. 4:</b> PAUL GAIMARD: «Voyage de la Commision scientific du Nord, en Scandinavie, […]», c. 1842-46. ONLY HAND COLOURED COPY KNOWN WITH TWO ORIGINAL PAINTINGS BY BIARD.](https://ae-files.s3.amazonaws.com/AdvertisementPhotos/a7c0eda0-9d8b-43ac-a504-58923308d5a4.jpg "<b>Scandinavian Art & Rare Books Auctions, Dec. 4:</b> PAUL GAIMARD: «Voyage de la Commision scientific du Nord, en Scandinavie, […]», c. 1842-46. ONLY HAND COLOURED COPY KNOWN WITH TWO ORIGINAL PAINTINGS BY BIARD.")
![<b>ALDE, Dec. 3:</b [PICASSO (PABLO)]. <i>Hommage à Pablo Picasso,</i> Paris, s.n., 1966. €8,000 to €10,000.](https://ae-files.s3.amazonaws.com/AdvertisementPhotos/f6ec5592-2bab-41b8-a105-7f0702d97750.jpg "<b>ALDE, Dec. 3:</b [PICASSO (PABLO)]. <i>Hommage à Pablo Picasso,</i> Paris, s.n., 1966. €8,000 to €10,000.")
