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Swann
Autographs
November 6, 2025Swann, Nov. 6: Lot 93: Autograph album containing 29 autograph letters signed by each president from Washington to Coolidge, 1785-1945.Swann, Nov. 6: Lot 166: Franz Schubert, Autograph Musical Manuscript, fragment from Die Taucher, 1813.Swann, Nov. 6: Lot 111: Thomas Jefferson, holograph plat drawing: map of field near Monticello, 1790s.Swann
Autographs
November 6, 2025Swann, Nov. 6: Lot 208: George Sand, Autograph Manuscript Signed, draft of her one-act play, Francia, ca. 1872.Swann, Nov. 6: Lot 218: Walt Whitman, Manuscript Signed, draft of three complete poems from Leaves of Grass, 1891.Swann, Nov. 6: Lot 8: James Dean, Photograph Signed and Inscribed, still from Giant, 1955.Swann
Autographs
November 6, 2025Swann, Nov. 6: Lot 20: John Lennon, Typescript Signed, interview discussing Paul, Linda, and Yoko, 1971.Swann, Nov. 6: Lot 215: Mark Twain, engraved portrait Signed, "Mark Twain / SL. Clemens," 1890s.Swann, Nov. 6: Lot 81: Vaslav Nijinsky, reproduction of an artwork by Léon Bakst Inscribed and Signed, 1916.Swann
Autographs
November 6, 2025Swann, Nov. 6: Lot 73: Malcolm X, The Harvard Crimson Signed and Inscribed: his street address and phone number, 1961.Swann, Nov. 6: Lot 11: Lou Gehrig, Photograph Signed and Inscribed, ca. 1939.Swann, Nov. 6: Lot 153: George Gershwin, Photograph Signed and Inscribed, portrait by Renato Toppo. -
Bonhams, Nov. 3-13: Presentation Copy of a Whitman "Holy Grail." Whitman, Walt. $10,000-$15,000.Bonhams, Nov. 3-13: Endymion in Original Boards. Keats, John. $8,000-Bonhams, Nov. 3-13: Association Copy of the Privately Printed Edition of The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Potter, Beatrix. $8,000-$12,000Bonhams, Nov. 3-13: Christina Rossetti's Own Copy of Her First Book. Rossetti, Christina G. $8,000-$12,000Bonhams, Nov. 3-13: The Borden Copy of The Life of Merlin in an Elaborate Binding by Riviere. Heywood, Thomas, Translator. $6,000-$8,000Bonhams, Nov. 3-13: Arion Press. Whitman, Walt, Leaves of Grass. $4,000-$6,000Bonhams, Nov. 3-13: Call It Sleep in the First State Jacket. Roth, Henry. $2,000-$3,000Bonhams, Nov. 3-13: Steinbeck's Best-Known Work. Steinbeck, John. $2,000-$3,000Bonhams, Nov. 3-13: A Fine Jewelled Binding Signed by Sangorski & Sutcliffe. Sangorski, Francis. $40,000-$60,000Bonhams, Nov. 3-13: The Complete Tales of Beatrix Potter: A Complete Set of First Editions. Potter, Beatrix. $2,000-$3,000Bonhams, Nov. 3-13: Kelmscott Shelley. Shelley, Percy Bysshe. The Poetical Works. $3,000-$5,000Bonhams, Nov. 3-13: Inscribed by Martin Luther King Jr. King, Martin Luther, Jr. $3,000-$5,000
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Old World Auctions (Nov 12):
Lot 75. The Second Printed Map of the North American Continent - Full Contemporary Color (1593) Est. $35,000 - $40,000Old World Auctions (Nov 12):
Lot 37. Schedel's Ancient World Map with Fantastic Humanoid Creatures (1493) Est. $16,000 - $18,000Old World Auctions (Nov 12):
Lot 104. Important Revolutionary War Plan of Battle of Quebec in Contemporary Color (1776) Est. $4,000 - $4,750Old World Auctions (Nov 12):
Lot 43. Mercator's Map of the North Pole - the First Printed Map Devoted to the Arctic (1606) Est. $2,750 - $3,500Old World Auctions (Nov 12):
Lot 237. Rare and Striking Bird's-Eye View of Lawrence, Kansas (1880) Est. $2,000 - $2,500Old World Auctions (Nov 12):
Lot 10. Rare Map from Atlas Maior with Representations of the Seasons in Contemporary Color (1662) Est. $14,000 - $17,000Old World Auctions (Nov 12):
Lot 374. Bunting's Map of Europe Depicted as the Queen of the World (1589) Est. $2,000 - $2,400Old World Auctions (Nov 12):
Lot 590. Willem Blaeu's Magnificent Carte-a-Figures Map of Asia (1634) Est. $2,750 - $3,500Old World Auctions (Nov 12):
Lot 647. The Earliest and Most Decorative Map of the East Coast of Africa (1596) Est. $3,000 - $3,750Old World Auctions (Nov 12):
Lot 710. Ruscelli's Complete, Third Edition Atlas with 65 Maps (1574) Est. $9,500 - $11,000Old World Auctions (Nov 12):
Lot 696. Superb Hand-Colored Image of the Adoration of the Shepherds (1502) Est. $800 - $950 -
University Archives
Rare Autographs, Manuscripts & Books
Now through Nov. 19University Archives, Nov. 19:
Lot 308 - Bob Dylan Handwritten & Signed Lyrics to "Just Like a Woman" With Jeff Rosen & JSA AuthenticationUniversity Archives, Nov. 19:
Lot 455 - Isaac Newton Admiration For Judaism & Moral Continuity With Christianity! 350+ Words in his Hand - Extraordinary Content!University Archives, Nov. 19:
Lot 219 - 371g Moon Meteorite, Incredible Find - Laâyoune 002University Archives
Rare Autographs, Manuscripts & Books
Now through Nov. 19University Archives, Nov. 19:
Lot 448 - Scarce Einstein AM on Unified Field Theory, 180+ Words & 11 Equations in His Hand! From His Published Article, "A Generalization of the Relativistic Theory of Gravitation"University Archives, Nov. 19:
Lot 159 - Woodrow Wilson Baseball Signed for WWI Red Cross Fundraiser, Ex. Forbes & PSA Authentic - Finest Known!University Archives, Nov. 19:
Lot 84 - Lee Harvey Oswald ALS to Brother, Trying Desperately to Get out of Russia! Highly ImportantUniversity Archives
Rare Autographs, Manuscripts & Books
Now through Nov. 19University Archives, Nov. 19:
Lot 152 - George Washington Signed Discharge for MA Soldier Whose Regiment Was at Bunker Hill!University Archives, Nov. 19:
Lot 88 - Abraham Lincoln Fully Signed Military Appointment for Mexican War Vet & Respected CavalrymanUniversity Archives, Nov. 19:
Lot 188 - Apollo XI Astronauts & Their Wives Signed Photo, Plus Crew Signed Cover, From Apollo XI Presidential Goodwill Tour Era, Pre-Cert ZarelliUniversity Archives
Rare Autographs, Manuscripts & Books
Now through Nov. 19University Archives, Nov. 19:
Lot 265 - Martin Luther King, Jr. TLS Re: "Stride Toward Freedom" Film Rights To Literary Agent Marie RodellUniversity Archives, Nov. 19:
Lot 324 - John Lennon Signed Apple Records Check, PSA GEM MT 10! Possibly Finest KnownUniversity Archives, Nov. 19:
Lot 79 - John & Jacqueline Kennedy Signed WH 1963 Christmas Gift Inscribed to Close Friend Joan Braden, PSA Authentic
Doyle New York: Photographs - Contemporary Fine Art
Auction Reports
| Auction Name | Photographs - Contemporary Fine Art | Total Sales (USD) | 166,688.00 |
| Auction Date | September 24, 2025 - September 24, 2025 | Low Estimate of Lots Sold (USD) | 154,100.00 |
| Sale Number | #9068 | High Estimate of Lots Sold (USD) | 231,900.00 |
| Total Lots | 111 | ||
| Sold Lots | 67 | Low Estimate of All Lots (USD) | 246,000.00 |
| % of Lots Sold | 60.36% | High Estimate of All Lots (USD) | 374,100.00 |
| Unsold Lots | 44 | Total Sales as a % of High Est. | 44.56% |
Top twenty-five by sale price
| Lot Number | Author Name | Book Title | Year Published | Estimate | Actual Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | ADAMS, ANSEL (1902-1984) | Ansel Adams, Clearing Winter Storm, Yosemite Valley, California, 1944 |
1944, likely printed 1960s. | USD 40,000.00 - 60,000.00 | USD 28,160.00 |
| 58 | PENN, IRVING (1917-2009) | Irving Penn, Young Orangutan and Coconut, New York, Oct 12, 2004 |
2004, printed 2004. | USD 8,000.00 - 12,000.00 | USD 10,240.00 |
| 29 | CARTIER-BRESSON, HENRI (1908-2004) | Henri Cartier-Bresson, Hyeres, France, 1933 |
1933, printed later. | USD 12,000.00 - 18,000.00 | USD 7,680.00 |
| 34 | DAVIS, LYNN (b. 1944) | Lynn Davis, Iceberg #27, Disko Bay, Greenland, 2000 |
2000, printed 2000. | USD 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 | USD 7,040.00 |
| 50 | METZNER, SHEILA (b. 1939) | Sheila Metzner, group of five floral images, 1986 |
1986 | USD 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 | USD 7,040.00 |
| 64 | ROSENTHAL, JOE (1911-2006) | Joe Rosenthal, Raising the Flag on Mt. Suribachi, Iwo Jima, 1945 |
1945, printed 1945. | USD 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 | USD 6,400.00 |
| 55 | ORKIN, RUTH (1921-1985) | Ruth Orkin, American Girl in Italy, Florence, 1951, Plazza Republica, Jinx Allen Passi Craig |
1951 | USD 5,000.00 - 8,000.00 | USD 5,440.00 |
| 91 | WARHOL, ANDY (1928--1987) | Andy Warhol, Grace Jones in White Coat 1984 |
1984 | USD 3,500.00 - 5,000.00 | USD 5,440.00 |
| 27 | CARTIER-BRESSON, HENRI (1908--2004) | Henri Cartier-Bresson, Canteen for Workers Constructing the Hotel Metropole, Moscow, 1954 |
1954, printed later (likely 1990s) | USD 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 | USD 4,800.00 |
| 93 | WARHOL, ANDY (1928--1987) | Andy Warhol, Grace Jones in Black Coat, 1984 |
1984 | USD 3,500.00 - 5,000.00 | USD 4,800.00 |
| 5 | EASTERLY, THOMAS M. (1809-1882) | Thomas M. Easterly, daguerreotype of a young girl |
USD 800.00 - 1,200.00 | USD 4,480.00 | |
| 24 | CAPONIGRO, PAUL (b. 1932) | Paul Caponigno, Woods, Redding, Connecticut, 1968 |
1968, printed later. | USD 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 | USD 4,160.00 |
| 67 | SANDER, AUGUST (1876-1964) | August Sander Sekretarin beim Westdeutschen Rundfunk in Koln 1931 |
1931, printed 1978. | USD 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 | USD 4,160.00 |
| 45 | KARALES, JAMES H. (1930-2002) | James Karales, Selma to Montgomery March, 1965 |
1965, likely printed late 1980s. | USD 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 | USD 3,520.00 |
| 88 | ULMANN, DORIS (1882-1934) | Seven superb images by Doris Ulmann |
USD 5,000.00 - 8,000.00 | USD 3,200.00 | |
| 15 | ABBOTT, BERENICE (1898-1991) | Berenice Abbott, Newsstand, East 32nd Street and Third Avenue, Manhattan, 1935 |
1935, printed 1970s. | USD 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 | USD 2,880.00 |
| 98 | WESTON, EDWARD (1886-1958) | Edward Weston, Oceano 1936 |
1936, 1960s. | USD 800.00 - 1,200.00 | USD 2,880.00 |
| 66 | SALGADO, SEBASTIAO (b. 1944-2025) | Sebastiao Salgado, Fallen Worker, Kuwait Oil Fields, 1991 |
1991, printed later. | USD 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 | USD 2,560.00 |
| 92 | WARHOL, ANDY (1928--1987) | Andy Warhol Grace Jones in Red Scarf, 1984 |
1984 | USD 3,500.00 - 5,000.00 | USD 2,560.00 |
| 16 | ABBOTT, BERENICE (1898-1991) | Berenice Abbott, Fifth Avenue Row Houses, Manhattan, 1936 |
1936, printed later. | USD 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 | USD 2,432.00 |
| 32 | DAVIDSON, BRUCE (b. 1933) | Bruce Davidson, Reverend Martin Luther King, Alabama, 1963 |
1963], printed later. | USD 1,500.00 - 2,500.00 | USD 2,432.00 |
| 6 | CAMERON, JULIA MARGARET (1815-1879) | Julia Margaret Cameron, Mrs. Herbert Duckworth 1865 |
USD 800.00 - 1,200.00 | USD 2,176.00 | |
| 35 | DOISNEAU, ROBERT (1912-1994) | Robert Doisneau, Le Vert-Galant, 1950 |
1950, likely printed 1980s. | USD 700.00 - 1,000.00 | USD 2,176.00 |
| 106 | MEYEROWITZ, JOEL (b. 1938) | Joel Meyerowitz, New York City, (World Trade Center) 1982 |
USD 3,000.00 - 5,000.00 | USD 2,048.00 | |
| 11 | SOUTHWORTH ALBERT SANDS AND HAWES, JOSIAH JOHNSON | Southworth and Hawes, Robert Charles Winthrop, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, circa |
USD 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 | USD 1,792.00 |