For the week ended Friday 24 September 2021, 50 auctions were archived to Rare Book Hub’s Transactions+ Database, 1 denominated in Danish krone, 13 in euros, 6 in British pounds, and 30 in US dollars. 

Turnover was $11,929,935 as 91% of all lots sold.  There were 12,077 lots posted and 10,985 changed hands.  The average lot sold for $1,086.  Eight houses sold lots that made it into today’s Top 25.

3 auctions saw total proceeds reach a million dollars:

Christies. Banksy: I can't believe you morons actually buy this sh*t - bidstart 9/9 on September 23rd: $2,203,997
Artcurial. Maurice Houdayer Library - Part 2 on September 21st: $1,552,446
Bonhams. Prints and Multiples on September 22nd: $1,388,862

19 auctions saw total sales exceed 100% of the high estimates of all lots offered:

Kolbe and Fanning Numismatic Booksellers. The Mark & Lottie Salton Numismatic Library - bidstart 8/26 on September 18th: 259.67%
Bearnes Hampton and Littlewood. Antiques and Interiors Sale on September 14th: 233.48%
Chorley's. Fine Art and Antiques on September 21st: 219.95%
Artcurial. Maurice Houdayer Library - Part 2 on September 21st: 142.14%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books (pre-1600) - bidstart 9/3 on September 14th: 138.90%
Eldreds. Asian Art - session 2 on September 23rd: 132.77%
Neal Auction Company. Fall Estates Auction - Day 2 on September 18th: 123.99%
Revere Auctions. September Day 2: Important Asian Art on September 23rd: 120.93%
Vermot de Pas. Sale of Collectible Pokemon Cards on September 22nd: 116.66%
Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers. Library Sale at Howth Castle, Howth, Co. Dublin, Ireland. on September 23rd: 112.71%
Heritage Auctions. World Currency Weekly - Internet bidstart 9/14 on September 21st: 109.07%
Leland Little Auctions. The Signature Fall Auction on September 18th: 108.91%
Forum Auctions. Online Sale: Books and Works on Paper on September 23rd: 106.90%
Revere Auctions. September Day 1: Important Works of Art on September 22nd: 105.98%
Carlsen Gallery. 30th Anniversary Auction on September 19th: 105.48%
Il Ponte. Books and Manuscripts on September 21st: 104.58%
Doyle New York. Rare Books, Autographs, and Maps on September 23rd: 104.31%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books (pre-1800) - bidstart 9/3 on September 15th: 101.84%
Freemans. Books and Manuscripts on September 23rd: 101.03%


40 sales saw at least 80% of their lots sell:

Carlsen Gallery. 30th Anniversary Auction on September 19th: 100.00%
Leland Little Auctions. The Signature Fall Auction on September 18th: 100.00%
Revere Auctions. September Day 2: Important Asian Art on September 23rd: 100.00%
New England Auctions. SHELF SALE OF BOOKS: LITERATURE, INCLUDING AWARD WINNING AUTHORS, MYSTERIES, EARLY PRINTING - bidsta on September 23rd: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. World Currency Weekly - Internet bidstart 9/14 on September 21st: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday Video Games and Trading Card Games Auction - bidstart 9/14 on September 21st: 100.00%
Schilb Antiquarian. RARE BOOKS With NO RESERVE NO BUYERS PREMIUM! on September 19th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. US Currency Weekly Online - Bidstart 9/14 on September 21st: 99.85%
Artcurial. Maurice Houdayer Library - Part 2 on September 21st: 99.52%
Heritage Auctions. Sports Collectibles Weekly - Bidstart 9/5 on September 19th: 99.49%
Heritage Auctions. The Ferryville Collection Currency Showcase Auction on September 19th: 99.49%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Comic Art & Animation Select Auction - bidstart 9/15 on September 22nd: 99.47%
Heritage Auctions. Comics, Animation and Art Weekly - Bidstart 9/12 on September 20th: 99.30%
Heritage Auctions. Movie Posters Weekly - Bidstart 9/12 on September 19th: 99.14%
H. A. Cobb. Catalogue Sale of a Private Library of about 500 Voumes on July 8th: 98.90%
Tessier & Sarrou and Associates. Online Sale - Books (Starting Price: 1 Euro) on September 20th: 96.91%
Kolbe and Fanning Numismatic Booksellers. The Mark & Lottie Salton Numismatic Library - bidstart 8/26 on September 18th: 95.19%
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper on September 18th: 94.50%
Neal Auction Company. Fall Estates Auction - Day 2 on September 18th: 93.55%
Chorley's. Fine Art and Antiques on September 21st: 93.45%
Eldreds. Asian Art - session 2 on September 23rd: 92.00%
Bearnes Hampton and Littlewood. Antiques and Interiors Sale on September 14th: 91.84%
Freemans. Books and Manuscripts on September 23rd: 89.86%
Revere Auctions. September Day 1: Important Works of Art on September 22nd: 89.38%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books (pre-1800) - bidstart 9/3 on September 15th: 89.17%
Eldreds. Asian Art - session 1 on September 22nd: 88.89%
Forum Auctions. Online Sale: Books and Works on Paper on September 23rd: 88.81%
Bruun Rasmussen. Prints on September 21st: 88.29%
Christies. Banksy: I can't believe you morons actually buy this sh*t - bidstart 9/9 on September 23rd: 86.96%
Doyle New York. Rare Books, Autographs, and Maps on September 23rd: 85.96%
Old World Auctions. Maps and Atlases - Internet bidstart 9/1 on September 15th: 85.10%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books (pre-1600) - bidstart 9/3 on September 14th: 85.00%
Il Ponte. Books and Manuscripts on September 21st: 84.64%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books (pre-1800) - bidstart 9/10 on September 17th: 84.00%
Catawiki B. V.. Arabic Books and Manuscripts - bidstart 9/3 on September 13th: 83.33%
Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers. Library Sale at Howth Castle, Howth, Co. Dublin, Ireland. on September 23rd: 82.64%
One Source Auctions. SIGNIFICANT PHOTOGRAPHY SKYLIGHT STUDIO OF J.E. HALE ATTIC FIND AUCTION on September 18th: 82.29%
Lyon and Turnbull. Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps and Photographs on September 22nd: 82.23%
Garth's Auctioneers and Appraisers. AMERICANA & DECORATIVE ARTS including Fine Jewelry Timed Online Only - bidstart 9/9 on September 19th: 81.82%

Skinner. Discovery - Interiors on September 22nd: 80.77% 

50 total sales reported this week:

Bearnes Hampton and Littlewood. Antiques and Interiors Sale on September 14th: 91.84%
Old World Auctions. Maps and Atlases - Internet bidstart 9/1 on September 15th: 85.10%
Revere Auctions. September Day 2: Important Asian Art on September 23rd: 100.00%
Pandolfini. Timed Auction | 16th-20th Century Painting, Drawings and Prints - bidstart 9/15 on September 23rd: 52.50%
New England Auctions. SHELF SALE OF BOOKS: LITERATURE, INCLUDING AWARD WINNING AUTHORS, MYSTERIES, EARLY PRINTING - bidsta on September 23rd: 100.00%
Freemans. Books and Manuscripts on September 23rd: 89.86%
Forum Auctions. Online Sale: Books and Works on Paper on September 23rd: 88.81%
Eldreds. Asian Art - session 2 on September 23rd: 92.00%
Doyle New York. Rare Books, Autographs, and Maps on September 23rd: 85.96%
Christies. Banksy: I can't believe you morons actually buy this sh*t - bidstart 9/9 on September 23rd: 86.96%
Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers. Library Sale at Howth Castle, Howth, Co. Dublin, Ireland. on September 23rd: 82.64%
Vermot de Pas. Sale of Collectible Pokemon Cards on September 22nd: 78.93%
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries. Interiors and Exteriors on September 22nd: 55.17%
Skinner. Discovery - Interiors on September 22nd: 80.77%
Revere Auctions. September Day 1: Important Works of Art on September 22nd: 89.38%
Lyon and Turnbull. Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps and Photographs on September 22nd: 82.23%
Eldreds. Asian Art - session 1 on September 22nd: 88.89%
Bonhams. Prints and Multiples on September 22nd: 79.42%
Ader. Online Books - bidstart 9/10 on September 22nd: 38.35%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Comic Art & Animation Select Auction - bidstart 9/15 on September 22nd: 99.47%
Heritage Auctions. US Currency Weekly Online - Bidstart 9/14 on September 21st: 99.85%
H. A. Cobb. Catalogue Sale of a Private Library of about 500 Voumes on July 8th: 98.90%
Il Ponte. Books and Manuscripts on September 21st: 84.64%
Chorley's. Fine Art and Antiques on September 21st: 93.45%
Carlsen Gallery. 30th Anniversary Auction on September 19th: 100.00%
Bruun Rasmussen. Prints on September 21st: 88.29%
Artcurial. Maurice Houdayer Library - Part 2 on September 21st: 99.52%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday Video Games and Trading Card Games Auction - bidstart 9/14 on September 21st: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. World Currency Weekly - Internet bidstart 9/14 on September 21st: 100.00%
Tessier & Sarrou and Associates. Online Sale - Books (Starting Price: 1 Euro) on September 20th: 96.91%
Heritage Auctions. The Ferryville Collection Currency Showcase Auction on September 19th: 99.49%
Heritage Auctions. Sports Collectibles Weekly - Bidstart 9/5 on September 19th: 99.49%
Heritage Auctions. Comics, Animation and Art Weekly - Bidstart 9/12 on September 20th: 99.30%
Schilb Antiquarian. RARE BOOKS With NO RESERVE NO BUYERS PREMIUM! on September 19th: 100.00%
Garth's Auctioneers and Appraisers. AMERICANA & DECORATIVE ARTS including Fine Jewelry Timed Online Only - bidstart 9/9 on September 19th: 81.82%
Clars Auction Gallery. Fine Art, Furniture, Asian Art on September 19th: 75.00%
PosterConnection Inc.. End-of-Summer Sale: Affordable Posters on September 18th: 75.65%
One Source Auctions. SIGNIFICANT PHOTOGRAPHY SKYLIGHT STUDIO OF J.E. HALE ATTIC FIND AUCTION on September 18th: 82.29%
Neal Auction Company. Fall Estates Auction - Day 2 on September 18th: 93.55%
Michaans Auctions. Gallery Auction on September 18th: 76.00%
Leland Little Auctions. The Signature Fall Auction on September 18th: 100.00%
Kolbe and Fanning Numismatic Booksellers. The Mark & Lottie Salton Numismatic Library - bidstart 8/26 on September 18th: 95.19%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books (pre-1800) - bidstart 9/10 on September 17th: 84.00%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books (pre-1800) - bidstart 9/3 on September 15th: 89.17%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books (pre-1600) - bidstart 9/3 on September 14th: 85.00%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books (pre-1700) - bidstart 9/3 on September 13th: 76.40%
Catawiki B. V.. Arabic Books and Manuscripts - bidstart 9/3 on September 13th: 83.33%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts - bidstart 9/3 on September 12th: 68.29%
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper on September 18th: 94.50%
Heritage Auctions. Movie Posters Weekly - Bidstart 9/12 on September 19th: 99.14%

For the week ahead 49 sales are scheduled:

Mon. Sep. 27th
Ader. PARIS. Online Photography Books - bidstart 9/17. 208 lots
Aguttes. Neuilly-sur-Seine . 44 • LES COLLECTIONS ARISTOPHIL • POÈTES & ÉCRIVAINS DES XIXE-XXE SIÈCLES. 200 lots
De Baecque and Associes. Lyon. Prints, Drawings and Paintings, Old and Modern - bidstart 9/20. 34 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books (pre-1800) - bidstart 9/17. 88 lots
Bruun Rasmussen. Copenhagen. Prints. 107 lots

Tue. Sep. 28th
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. US Currency Weekly Online - Bidstart 9/21. 639 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. World Currency Weekly - Internet bidstart 9/21. 172 lots
Christies. London - King Street. Prints and Multiples - bidstart 9/16. 231 lots
Cotswold Auction Company. Cheltenham. Books, Medals, Militaria and Collectables. 223 lots
Bonhams. Los Angeles. Prints and Multiples. 271 lots
Robert Siegel Galleries. New York. United States and Civil War Postal History. 470 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. In Focus: 19th Century Photographs. 210 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Tuesday Video Games and Trading Card Games Auction - bidstart 9/21. 61 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books (pre-1700) - bidstart 9/17. 60 lots

Wed. Sep. 29th
Koller Auctions. Zurich. Books and Autographs. 288 lots
PBA Galleries. San Francisco. Fine Golf Books, Clubs & Memorabilia - Open for Consignments. 317 lots
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers. Chicago. Prints and Multiples. 169 lots
Forum Auctions. London. Prints and Editions. 300 lots
Bruun Rasmussen. Copenhagen. Modern Prints. 31 lots
University Archives. Wilton. Fabulous Autographs & Art, From Van Gogh To Hendrix. 410 lots
Aspire Art Auctions. Cape Town,. Modern and Contemporary Art. 26 lots
Bogota Auction. Bogota. Engravings - Multiples - Design. 89 lots
Grays Auctioneers. Cleveland, . Fine Art, Furniture, and Decorations. 42 lots
Rago Arts and Auctions. Lambertville. 20|21. 140 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Wednesday Comic Art & Animation Select Auction - bidstart 9/22. 323 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books (pre-1800) - bidstart 9/17. 121 lots
Sothebys. New York. A Life Among Artists: Contemporary Photographs from an Esteemed Private Collection. 57 lots
Christies. New York. From Artist to Woodblock: Japanese Prints Online - bidstart 9/14. 210 lots

Thu. Sep. 30th
Forum Auctions. London. Fine Books, Manuscripts, and Works on Paper. 508 lots
PBA Galleries. San Francisco. Miniature Books with Books to Benefit the Miniature Book Society. 131 lots
Swann Galleries. New York. Printed and Manuscript Americana. 350 lots
Bonhams. New York. Wrap It Up. 102 lots
Skinner. Marlborough. Fine Prints and Photographs - bidstart 9/21. 162 lots
Leland Little Auctions. Hillsborough, NC. September Estate Auction. 51 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books (pre-1600) - bidstart 9/17. 19 lots
Nate D. Sanders Auctions. Los Angeles. Fine Autographs and Memorabilia.
Bruneau & Co. . Cranston. Estate Fine Art & Antique Auction Featuring Single Owner Collection. 23 lots

Fri. Oct. 1st
Koller Auctions. Zurich. Old Master Prints. 36 lots
Marc van de Wiele Auctions. Brugge. Books, Books about Books, Architecture, and Ephemera. 1170 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. International Original Art & Anime Signature® Auction. 809 lots
Finarte. Milan. 100 Times Pratt | Comic Auction. 100 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books (pre-1800) - bidstart 9/24. 83 lots

Sat. Oct. 2nd
Angling Auctions. Romsey. Angling Auction. 65 lots
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Franklin. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper. 200 lots

Sun. Oct. 3rd
Morphy Auctions. Denver. Automobilia and Petroliana. 520 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Sports Collectibles Weekly - Bidstart 9/19. 441 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Comics, Animation and Art Weekly - bidstart 9/26.
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Movie Posters Weekly - bidstart 9/26.
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Autographs and Manuscripts - bidstart 9/24. 59 lots

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