For the week ended 13 December, 95 auctions have been archived to Rare Book Hub’s Transactions+ database; 2 denominated in Australian dollars, 1 in Canadian dollars, 1 in Columbian pesos, 22 in euros, 18 in British pounds, 1 in Mexican pesos, 1 Swedish krone and 49 in US dollars.

Turnover was $105,373,605.75.  The average lot sold for $4,465.17 because Dorothy’s slippers sold for $32,500,000.00.  Ephemeral material is providing the steady drumbeat to what has become a rapidly transitioning market.

A fresh 45 auctions are posted that will complete this week.

18 auctions saw their total proceeds reach a million dollars:

Heritage Auctions. Hollywood/Entertainment Signature Auction on December 7th: $38,556,438
Heritage Auctions. Winter Sports Catalog Auction on December 7th: $20,621,916
Christies. Valuable Books and Manuscripts on December 11th: $5,713,317
Sothebys. Bibliotheca Brookeriana: A Renaissance Library Part V, on December 10th: $3,769,151
International Autograph Auctions Europe SL. Autographs, Letters, Historical Documents and Manuscripts on December 5th: $2,431,006
Christies. Online: Science Fiction and Fantasy on December 12th: $2,284,975
Heritage Auctions. Trading Card Games Signature Auction on December 7th: $2,248,439
Heritage Auctions. Music Memorabilia & Concert Posters Showcase Auction on December 4th: $1,802,138
Sothebys. Books, Manuscripts and Music from Medieval to Modern - online 11/28 on December 12th: $1,724,633
Sothebys. Old Master Prints on December 6th: $1,696,669
Propstore. Entertainment Memorablilia Live Auction on November 17th: $1,408,949
Sothebys. The Ted Benttinen Library of Exploration and Adventure - online 11/25 on December 9th: $1,342,440
RR Auction. Fine Autograph and Artifacts Featuring Science & Technology and Animation on December 11th: $1,327,865
Heritage Auctions. Important English and American Literature: The William A. Strutz Library, Part II, Rare Books Signature Auction on December 11th: $1,293,169
Bonhams. Prints and Multiples on December 10th: $1,245,468
Sothebys. Fine Books and Manuscripts - online bidding 11/27 on December 10th: $1,219,440
Arader Galleries. Travel and Exploration Works on Paper on November 23rd: $1,190,088
Robert Siegel Galleries. United States and Civil War Postal History on December 11th: $1,168,454

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

Heritage Auctions. Hollywood/Entertainment Signature Auction on December 7th: 657.07%
One Source Auctions. Quality Antiques and Collectibles Online Auction on December 9th: 465.71%
Heritage Auctions. Music Memorabilia & Concert Posters Showcase Auction on December 4th: 255.56%
Heritage Auctions. Important English and American Literature: The William A. Strutz Library, Part II, Rare Books Signature Auction on December 11th: 160.17%
Christies. Works of Art from the Mougins Museum of Classical Art, Online Part II - online 11/26 on December 10th: 156.51%
Robert Siegel Galleries. United States and Civil War Postal History on December 11th: 154.74%
ALDE. The Medical Library of Arthur Tatossian on December 11th: 149.47%
ALDE. Very Beautiful Mountain Books on December 9th: 146.35%
Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers. Christmas Rare Books and Collectors' Sale on December 12th: 122.90%
Forum Auctions. Online Sale: Books and Works on Paper on December 11th: 121.36%
Heritage Auctions. Space Exploration Signature Auction on December 6th: 118.70%
Morphy Auctions. Coin-Op and Advertising - Las Vegas on December 8th: 111.74%
Bonhams. Original Works by Charlie Mackesy – The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse on December 12th: 111.09%
International Autograph Auctions Europe SL. Autographs, Letters, Historical Documents and Manuscripts on December 5th: 110.61%
Winter Associates. Steinway Model B; Silver; Paintings & Prints; Jewelry; Vintage Designer Clothing & Furs; Antiques; Asian; Art Pottery & Glass; Coins, etc. on December 9th: 107.12%
Swann Galleries. Maps and Atlases, Natural History and Color Plate Books on December 10th: 102.87%
Carlsen Gallery. Select Antiques at Auction on December 8th: 102.63%


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

Heritage Auctions. The Art of Will Eisner Comic Art Showcase Auction on December 12th: 100.00%
Bonhams. Original Works by Charlie Mackesy – The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse on December 12th: 100.00%
Gonnelli Casa DAste. Charity Auction in support of the Monasterio Heart Hospital on December 11th: 100.00%
William H. Bunch Auctions and Appraisals. Fine and Decorative Arts Quarterly on December 10th: 100.00%
Christies. Works of Art from the Mougins Museum of Classical Art, Online Part II - online 11/26 on December 10th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction on December 10th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction on December 10th: 100.00%
Carlsen Gallery. Select Antiques at Auction on December 8th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Pulp Magazine Select Auction on December 8th: 100.00%
International Autograph Auctions Europe SL. Autographs, Letters, Historical Documents and Manuscripts on December 5th: 99.74%
Heritage Auctions. Trading Card Games Signature Auction on December 7th: 99.70%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction on December 11th: 99.70%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Comic Books Select Auction on December 10th: 99.61%
Morphy Auctions. Coin-Op and Advertising - Las Vegas on December 8th: 99.55%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Sports Collectibles Select Auction on December 8th: 99.53%
Rago Arts and Auctions. Icons & Heroes: Comics, TCG, Sports & Video Games on December 10th: 99.38%
Heritage Auctions. Magic: The Gathering Test Prints and Rarities Trading Card Games Showcase Auction on December 12th: 99.35%
Heritage Auctions. Illustration Art Signature Auction on December 9th: 98.65%
Robert Siegel Galleries. United States and Civil War Postal History on December 11th: 98.22%
Heritage Auctions. Winter Sports Catalog Auction on December 7th: 97.91%
Heritage Auctions. Space Exploration Signature Auction on December 6th: 97.88%
Heritage Auctions. Important English and American Literature: The William A. Strutz Library, Part II, Rare Books Signature Auction on December 11th: 97.75%
Heritage Auctions. HKINF World Paper Money Signature Auction on December 7th: 97.34%
EV Stamps. Sports Cards and Comics Auction on December 7th: 97.27%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction on December 11th: 96.67%
Dunbar Sloane. John Anscombe Library (Part 1) on December 10th: 96.33%
Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers. Christmas Rare Books and Collectors' Sale on December 12th: 95.80%
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper on December 7th: 95.63%
Heritage Auctions. Entertainment & Music Memorabilia Showcase Auction on December 9th: 94.09%
Freeman's | Hindman. Sports Memorabilia on December 9th: 93.77%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Movie Posters Select Auction on December 8th: 92.64%
ALDE. Very Beautiful Mountain Books on December 9th: 92.17%
Rachel Davis Fine Arts. Prints and Drawings and Decorative Arts Sale on December 7th: 91.67%
Heritage Auctions. Hollywood/Entertainment Signature Auction on December 7th: 90.86%
Swann Galleries. Maps and Atlases, Natural History and Color Plate Books on December 10th: 90.78%
Rago Arts and Auctions. LAMA: Photographs on December 12th: 90.50%
Sothebys. Old Master Prints on December 6th: 90.38%
Nate D. Sanders Auctions. Chic Young Hand-Drawn "Blondie" Comic Strips on December 12th: 89.89%
Forum Auctions. Online Sale: Books and Works on Paper on December 11th: 89.58%
Winter Associates. Steinway Model B; Silver; Paintings & Prints; Jewelry; Vintage Designer Clothing & Furs; Antiques; Asian; Art Pottery & Glass; Coins, etc. on December 9th: 88.89%
Kedem Auctions Ltd.. Online Auction: Judaica, Chassidut and Kabbalah – Jerusalem Printings – Letters – Jewish Ceremonial Art on December 10th: 88.84%
New England Book Auctions. Fine Holiday Miscellany of Books and Ephemera Catalogue on December 10th: 88.80%
Heritage Auctions. Music Memorabilia & Concert Posters Showcase Auction on December 4th: 88.44%
Olympia Auctions. Olympia Timed: Antique Arms, Armour and Militaria on December 8th: 87.98%
ALDE. The Medical Library of Arthur Tatossian on December 11th: 87.06%
Purcell Auctioneers. Library of the Late T. J. Hurley, Tralee, Co. Kerry and other Private Clients. T. J. (Tim) Hurley was Closely Connected with Austin Stack, Constance Markievicz etc. on December 4th: 85.84%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts on December 2nd: 85.45%
Doyle New York. Rare Books, Autographs, and Maps on December 6th: 85.44%
Freeman's | Hindman. Prints and Multiples on December 11th: 84.69%
Cotswold Auction Company. Special Christmas Sale - Silver, Jewellery, Watches, Whisky, Botanical Books and Antiques on December 10th: 84.62%
Bonhams. Travel and Exploration on December 11th: 84.29%
Dirk Soulis Auctions. 19th Annual Winter Art Auction on December 7th: 84.27%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) on December 2nd: 82.88%
Stockholms Auktionsverk. Books, Maps & Manuscripts on December 12th: 82.66%
Canada Book Auctions Limited. Holiday Auction on December 7th: 81.69%
One Source Auctions. Quality Antiques and Collectibles Online Auction on December 9th: 80.14%
Christies. Valuable Books and Manuscripts on December 11th: 80.00%

95 total sales reported this week:

Arader Galleries. Travel and Exploration Works on Paper on November 23rd: 38.76%
Heritage Auctions. The Art of Will Eisner Comic Art Showcase Auction on December 12th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Magic: The Gathering Test Prints and Rarities Trading Card Games Showcase Auction on December 12th: 99.35%
Stockholms Auktionsverk. Books, Maps & Manuscripts on December 12th: 82.66%
Tessier & Sarrou and Associates. Marine and Travel on December 9th: 39.13%
Swann Galleries. Illustration Art on December 12th: 55.36%
Sothebys. Books, Manuscripts and Music from Medieval to Modern - online 11/28 on December 12th: 69.15%
Rossini. Photos Theme on December 12th: 27.08%
Rago Arts and Auctions. LAMA: Photographs on December 12th: 90.50%
PBA Galleries. Weird Tales and Amazing Stories: A PBA Pulp Sale on December 12th: 30.08%
Nate D. Sanders Auctions. Chic Young Hand-Drawn "Blondie" Comic Strips on December 12th: 89.89%
Gros & Delettrez. Multiples - Print Collections of the Magazine "Exit" (Jean-Marie Gibbal Collection) on December 12th: 62.96%
Forum Auctions. Prints and Multiples on December 12th: 58.44%
Finarte. Prints and Multiples on December 12th: 67.85%
Christies. Online: Science Fiction and Fantasy on December 12th: 78.57%
Bonhams. Original Works by Charlie Mackesy – The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse on December 12th: 100.00%
Bogota Auction. Social graphics and collectible posters on December 12th: 67.74%
Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers. Christmas Rare Books and Collectors' Sale on December 12th: 95.80%
Morphy Auctions. The Art of War in America, 1750-1850: The James L. Kochan Study Collection on December 10th: 72.07%
RR Auction. Fine Autograph and Artifacts Featuring Science & Technology and Animation on December 11th: 71.43%
Los Angeles Estate Auction. Holiday Christmas Liquidation Collectibles on December 11th: 60.69%
Hansons. Derby December Music Memorabilia & Film Auction on December 11th: 50.68%
Gonnelli Casa DAste. Charity Auction in support of the Monasterio Heart Hospital on December 11th: 100.00%
Freeman's | Hindman. Prints and Multiples on December 11th: 84.69%
Forum Auctions. Online Sale: Books and Works on Paper on December 11th: 89.58%
Christies. Valuable Books and Manuscripts on December 11th: 80.00%
Bonhams. Travel and Exploration on December 11th: 84.29%
ALDE. The Medical Library of Arthur Tatossian on December 11th: 87.06%
Robert Siegel Galleries. United States and Civil War Postal History on December 11th: 98.22%
Heritage Auctions. Depth of Field: Photographs Showcase Auction on December 11th: 70.37%
Heritage Auctions. Important English and American Literature: The William A. Strutz Library, Part II, Rare Books Signature Auction on December 11th: 97.75%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction on December 11th: 96.67%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction on December 11th: 99.70%
Sothebys. The Ted Benttinen Library of Exploration and Adventure - online 11/25 on December 9th: 78.53%
William H. Bunch Auctions and Appraisals. Fine and Decorative Arts Quarterly on December 10th: 100.00%
Swann Galleries. Maps and Atlases, Natural History and Color Plate Books on December 10th: 90.78%
Sothebys. Bibliotheca Brookeriana: A Renaissance Library Part V, on December 10th: 58.26%
Sothebys. Fine Books and Manuscripts - online bidding 11/27 on December 10th: 75.53%
Rago Arts and Auctions. Icons & Heroes: Comics, TCG, Sports & Video Games on December 10th: 99.38%
New England Book Auctions. Fine Holiday Miscellany of Books and Ephemera Catalogue on December 10th: 88.80%
L'Autographe Auctions. International Manuscripts and Autographs Auction - Part 2 on December 10th: 37.69%
Kedem Auctions Ltd.. Online Auction: Judaica, Chassidut and Kabbalah – Jerusalem Printings – Letters – Jewish Ceremonial Art on December 10th: 88.84%
Dunbar Sloane. John Anscombe Library (Part 1) on December 10th: 96.33%
Cotswold Auction Company. Special Christmas Sale - Silver, Jewellery, Watches, Whisky, Botanical Books and Antiques on December 10th: 84.62%
Christies. Works of Art from the Mougins Museum of Classical Art, Online Part II - online 11/26 on December 10th: 100.00%
Bonhams. Prints and Multiples on December 10th: 72.62%
Venator and Hanstein. Books Online Only - Winter 2024 on December 4th: 29.25%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction on December 10th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction on December 10th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Comic Books Select Auction on December 10th: 99.61%
Purcell Auctioneers. Library of the Late T. J. Hurley, Tralee, Co. Kerry and other Private Clients. T. J. (Tim) Hurley was Closely Connected with Austin Stack, Constance Markievicz etc. on December 4th: 85.84%
Winter Associates. Steinway Model B; Silver; Paintings & Prints; Jewelry; Vintage Designer Clothing & Furs; Antiques; Asian; Art Pottery & Glass; Coins, etc. on December 9th: 88.89%
One Source Auctions. Quality Antiques and Collectibles Online Auction on December 9th: 80.14%
L'Autographe Auctions. International Manuscripts and Autographs Auction - Part 1 on December 9th: 52.99%
Freeman's | Hindman. Sports Memorabilia on December 9th: 93.77%
Bonhams. London, Online Only: Printed, Painted and Sculpted (II), Japanese Art on December 9th: 36.17%
ALDE. Very Beautiful Mountain Books on December 9th: 92.17%
Sydney Rare Book Auctions. Books: Historical and Literary Treasures on December 8th: 19.11%
Olympia Auctions. Olympia Timed: Antique Arms, Armour and Militaria on December 8th: 87.98%
Carlsen Gallery. Select Antiques at Auction on December 8th: 100.00%
Vermot de Pas. Comic Strips on December 7th: 72.26%
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper on December 7th: 95.63%
Rachel Davis Fine Arts. Prints and Drawings and Decorative Arts Sale on December 7th: 91.67%
Morton Subastas. Saturday Sale on December 7th: 34.07%
EV Stamps. Sports Cards and Comics Auction on December 7th: 97.27%
Dirk Soulis Auctions. 19th Annual Winter Art Auction on December 7th: 84.27%
Canada Book Auctions Limited. Holiday Auction on December 7th: 81.69%
Britannic Auctions. Collectible Books, First Editions, Hollywood Photos & Autographs on December 7th: 67.07%
Zwiggelaar Auctions. Session 5: Special Avant Garde, Fluxus, Concept. and Mail Art, Women Artists, Small Press, Concrete Poetry, Ephemera on December 6th: 70.69%
Sothebys. Old Master Prints on December 6th: 90.38%
Nye & Company Auctioneers. Chic & Antique Auction - Day 3 on December 6th: 61.90%
Kiefer Buch und Kunstauktionen. Books and Antiques, Ancient and Modern Art - Day 3 on December 6th: 44.05%
Doyle New York. Rare Books, Autographs, and Maps on December 6th: 85.44%
Artcurial. Comic Strips on December 6th: 68.33%
Morphy Auctions. Coin-Op and Advertising - Las Vegas on December 8th: 99.55%
International Autograph Auctions Europe SL. Autographs, Letters, Historical Documents and Manuscripts on December 5th: 99.74%
Pierre Berge and Associes. Contemporary Atmosphere No. 3 on November 24th: 68.97%
Rossini. General Auction on November 20th: 75.00%
Propstore. Entertainment Memorablilia Live Auction on November 17th: 73.64%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts on December 2nd: 85.45%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) on December 2nd: 82.88%
Catawiki B. V.. Exclusive Books Auction on December 1st: 62.16%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts on December 1st: 76.47%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) on December 4th: 73.77%
Heritage Auctions. Entertainment & Music Memorabilia Showcase Auction on December 9th: 94.09%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Sports Collectibles Select Auction on December 8th: 99.53%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Movie Posters Select Auction on December 8th: 92.64%
Heritage Auctions. Pulp Magazine Select Auction on December 8th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Hollywood/Entertainment Signature Auction on December 7th: 90.86%
Heritage Auctions. HKINF World Paper Money Signature Auction on December 7th: 97.34%
Heritage Auctions. Trading Card Games Signature Auction on December 7th: 99.70%
Heritage Auctions. Space Exploration Signature Auction on December 6th: 97.88%
Heritage Auctions. Music Memorabilia & Concert Posters Showcase Auction on December 4th: 88.44%
Heritage Auctions. Illustration Art Signature Auction on December 9th: 98.65%
Heritage Auctions. Winter Sports Catalog Auction on December 7th: 97.91%

For the week ahead 45 sales are scheduled:

Mon. Dec. 16th
Santa Fe Art Auction. Santa Fe. Etcetera Holiday Sale - online 12/6. 71 lots
Bonhams. London, New Bond Street. Collections, Including a Nicky Haslam Interior; Selected Items from the Estate of Michael Winner; and an Important Archive of Photographs by Cecil Beaton from the Estate of Geoffrey Sawyer. 41 lots
Artcurial. Paris. de Gaulle. 311 lots
Tessier & Sarrou and Associates. Paris. Books, Online. 580 lots
Bonhams. London, New Bond Street. The Winter Automobilia Online Auction. 118 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Autographs and Manuscripts. 55 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Exclusive Books Auction. 30 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700). 38 lots

Tue. Dec. 17th
Morphy Auctions. Denver. Fine and Decorative Arts. 57 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction. 381 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction. 131 lots
Bonhams. Brussels. Belgian & Contemporary Art Online. 12 lots
Sothebys. Paris. Books and Manuscripts. 108 lots
Christies. New York. Online: MICA: THE COLLECTION OF MICA ERTEGUN. 80 lots
Swann Galleries. New York. Fine Photographs. 223 lots
Bonhams. New York. The Complete Kelmscott Press Collection of Joseph Mark Van Horn. 47 lots
ALDE. Paris. Original Editions from the 19th and 20th Centuries. 323 lots
Bonhams. New York. Deck the Walls: Prints and Multiples. 207 lots
Tessier & Sarrou and Associates. Paris. Books, Online. 156 lots
Bertolami Fine Art . Rome. Rare, Antique and Collectible Books. 276 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Autographs and Manuscripts. 46 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700). 128 lots

Wed. Dec. 18th
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction. 330 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction. 71 lots
Aste Bolaffi. Turin. Rare Books and Autographs. 807 lots
Sothebys. New York. Important Judaica. 121 lots
Rago Arts and Auctions. Chicago. Editions and Works on Paper. 298 lots
Sothebys. New York. The Ten Commandments. 1 lots
Bonhams. New York. Fine Books & Manuscripts. 159 lots
Finarte. Milan. Photographs: Under 1K. 379 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700). 35 lots
Bonhams. New York. Japanese Prints, Paintings, and Screens. 93 lots

Thu. Dec. 19th
PBA Galleries. Berkeley. Americana - Travel & Exploration - Maps, Prints & Views. 558 lots
Tessier & Sarrou and Associates. Paris. Books and Manuscripts. 352 lots
Neal Auction Company. New Orleans. Mid-Century, Modern, Contemporary Auction. 33 lots
Beaussant Lefevre. Paris. Ancient and Modern Books. 388 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Non-Sports Trading Cards Showcase Auction. 187 lots
Robert Siegel Galleries. New York. Worldwide Stamps and Postal History. 270 lots
RR Auction. Amherst. Encapsulated Auction. 286 lots

Fri. Dec. 20th
Tessier & Sarrou and Associates. Paris. Books and Manuscripts. 238 lots

Sat. Dec. 21st
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Franklin. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper. 150 lots

Sun. Dec. 22nd
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Comic Books Select Auction.
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Sunday Movie Posters Select Auction.
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Sunday Sports Collectibles Select Auction. 128 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Pulp Magazine Select Auction.

Bruce McKinney

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