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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 -
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
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Rossini: Photos - Themes 10
Auction Reports
| Auction Name | Photos - Themes 10 | Total Sales (EUR) | 9,636.04 |
| Auction Date | September 16, 2025 - September 16, 2025 | Low Estimate of Lots Sold (EUR) | 9,750.00 |
| Sale Number | #168956 | High Estimate of Lots Sold (EUR) | 13,330.00 |
| Total Lots | 199 | ||
| Sold Lots | 68 | Low Estimate of All Lots (EUR) | 31,930.00 |
| % of Lots Sold | 34.17% | High Estimate of All Lots (EUR) | 43,540.00 |
| Unsold Lots | 131 | Total Sales as a % of High Est. | 22.13% |
Top twenty-five by sale price
| Lot Number | Author Name | Book Title | Year Published | Estimate | Actual Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | Wilhelm von GLOEDEN (1856-1931) | Male Nudes, Four Nude Boys in Nature |
c.1900 | EUR 400.00 - 600.00 | EUR 496.00 |
| 79 | Jack LE CUZIAT (XXth) | The Liberation of Paris, General De Gaulle cheered by the crowd, marching through the streets of Paris, France, August 1944 |
1944 | EUR 600.00 - 800.00 | EUR 496.00 |
| 44 | Charles MARVILLE (1813-1879) | Life Study, Forest of Fontainebleau |
c.1860 | EUR 300.00 - 400.00 | EUR 446.40 |
| 174 | Pierre VAUTHEY (1937-2019) | Serge Gainsbourg, Paris |
1985 | EUR 200.00 - 300.00 | EUR 384.40 |
| 116 | Kazumasa OGAWA (1860-1929) | Lilies of Japan, album composed of 12 calotypes, flowers, still life, : Shiro-Kanodo", "Hitoye-Tengai", "Tame tomo", "Shiro-Kanoko, Benisuji, Hitoye-tengai & Shiro-kanoko", "Kio-Kanoko, Karui-zawa, Yaye-tengai & Shiro-Kanoko", "Karui-zawa & Yama-Yuri", "K |
1890-1895 | EUR 400.00 - 600.00 | EUR 372.00 |
| 195 | French Indochina (Cambodia) . Photographic documentary |
EUR 150.00 - 200.00 | EUR 322.40 | ||
| 184 | James A.FOX (Jimmy Fox) (Born 1935) | Boxing, after the fight, in the dressing room |
c.1973 | EUR 300.00 - 400.00 | EUR 310.00 |
| 18 | Lucien Guitry (French actor) | Car portrait of : Jules Renard (writer), Sacha Guitry and Tristan Bernard ((dit Paul) Romancier) |
1900 | EUR 200.00 - 300.00 | EUR 260.40 |
| 38 | Studio Pierre PETIT | The Paris floods of 1910, "Le Pont de l'Alma", "La gare de Lyon", "Quai de la Rapee", "Avenue Montaigne", "Avenue Ledru-Rollin", "Rue de l'Universite", January 1910 |
1910 | EUR 300.00 - 350.00 | EUR 260.40 |
| 118 | Roger SCHALL(1904-1995) | Landscape, fisherman at sunset |
c.1930 | EUR 150.00 - 200.00 | EUR 223.20 |
| 36 | Eugene ATGET (1857-1927) (Attributed to) | Fontaine de Mars (fontaine du gros cailloux) rue Saint Dominique, Paris VIIIe |
c.1900 | EUR 200.00 - 300.00 | EUR 204.60 |
| 27 | Unidentified author (XIXdeg) | Portrait of a man, bodybuilding |
c.1900 | EUR 200.00 - 300.00 | EUR 198.40 |
| 33 | Ancient sculpture |
EUR 200.00 - 300.00 | EUR 192.20 | ||
| 49 | Charles BODMER (1854-1934) | Cutting wood, lumberjacks, Barbizon |
c.1880 | EUR 200.00 - 300.00 | EUR 192.20 |
| 37 | Eugene ATGET (1857-1927) (Attributed to) | Haudriette Fountain, rue des Archives, Paris IIIe |
c.1898 | EUR 200.00 - 300.00 | EUR 186.00 |
| 47 | Barbizon School (Unidentified author) | Life Studies and Farmyards: Stubble Roofs and Haystacks |
c.1880 | EUR 200.00 - 250.00 | EUR 186.00 |
| 52 | Sisteron | Le rocher de la Beaume |
c.1880 | EUR 300.00 - 400.00 | EUR 186.00 |
| 56 | Photograph by Verignon | Ville de Hyeres |
c.1860 | EUR 200.00 - 300.00 | EUR 186.00 |
| 180 | Hollywood. Portrait of Marlon Brando |
c.1940 | EUR 200.00 - 250.00 | EUR 186.00 | |
| 198 | Francis BATAILLE (XX) | Howrah station, "Howrah station, Calcutta, India", India |
1988 | EUR 200.00 - 300.00 | EUR 186.00 |
| 148 | Unidentified artist | Female Nude at Window |
c.1990 | EUR 100.00 - 120.00 | EUR 148.80 |
| 1 | Two young men, brothers (?) |
c.1850 | EUR 200.00 - 250.00 | EUR 130.20 | |
| 8 | Unidentified artist (XIXdeg) | Mother and Child, Outdoor Portrait |
c.1850 | EUR 150.00 - 200.00 | EUR 124.00 |
| 121 | Unidentified artist | Portrait of a man, "Mr Laboulais, painter and teacher in Le Havre" |
c.1940 | EUR 150.00 - 200.00 | EUR 124.00 |
| 122 | Unidentified author | Portrait of a woman, Renaissance style |
c.1940 | EUR 150.00 - 200.00 | EUR 124.00 |
![<b>Sotheby’s:</b> Lewis Carroll [Charles Lutwidge Dodgson], John Tenniel. <i>Alice's Adventures in Wonderland</i> First Edition. Macmillan & Co., 1866. $15,000.](https://ae-files.s3.amazonaws.com/AdvertisementPhotos/cc3f4f98-f195-4049-aca6-329c27fdd27c.png "<b>Sotheby’s:</b> Lewis Carroll [Charles Lutwidge Dodgson], John Tenniel. <i>Alice's Adventures in Wonderland</i> First Edition. Macmillan & Co., 1866. $15,000.")
![<b>Dominic Winter, Nov. 5:</b> Aquinas (Thomas). <i>[Summa Theologica], Secunda Parte,</i> Venice, 1496. £700 to £1,000.](https://ae-files.s3.amazonaws.com/AdvertisementPhotos/b69c37e7-f18c-4417-b08b-f00e9b97a413.jpg "<b>Dominic Winter, Nov. 5:</b> Aquinas (Thomas). <i>[Summa Theologica], Secunda Parte,</i> Venice, 1496. £700 to £1,000.")
