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Sotheby’s
Fine Books & Manuscripts
June 24-25Sotheby’s, June 25: Keats, John. The most significant collection of Keats’s love letters to come to market since 1885. $1,500,000 to $2,500,000.Sotheby’s, June 25: Chassériau, Benoît. The “Expedicion secreta” of the Free State of Cartagena de Indias against the forts of Portobelo (Panama). $50,000 to $70,000.Sotheby’s, June 25: (Hamilton, Alexander, James Madison, and John Jay). "One of the new nation's most important contributions to the theory of government”. $150,000 to $180,000.Sotheby’s, June 24: Benjamin Franklin. "the Day of the Declaration of Independence is everywhere annually celebrated". $80,000 to $120,000.Sotheby’s, June 24: (Johann Conrad Beissel). A Sammelband of two of Benjamin Franklin's rarest imprints. $70,000 to $100,000.Sotheby’s, June 25: [Pernambuco]. First printed work in favor of Brazilian Independence. $150,000 to $200,000. -
June 23rd, 24th & 25th 2026 Fonsie Mealy’s, June 23-25: Medical Incunabula: Petit (Jean)publisher & Kerver (Thielman)printer. Regimen Sanitatis Salernitanum, sm. 8vo, Paris [1498]Fonsie Mealy’s, June 23-25: Hugo (Victor) [Wraxall (Lascelles)]. Les Miserable, 3 vols., 8vo, L. (Hurst & Blackett) 1862, First Authorized English Translation (copyright).Fonsie Mealy’s, June 23-25: Shelley (Mary Wollstonecraft). Frankenstein: or The Modern Prometheus, 8vo, 2 vols. in one, L. (G. & W.B. Whittaker, Ave-Maria-Lane) 1823.June 23rd, 24th & 25th 2026 Fonsie Mealy’s, June 23-25: Cuisine: Anon. Cookery, Pastry, and Sweet Meats in three Books, Alphabetically Digested, 8vo 1710.Fonsie Mealy’s, June 23-25: Lambert (Aylmer Bourke). A Description of the Genus Pinus, with Directions Relative to the Cultivation…, 2 vols. Sm. folio L. (Messrs. Weddell) 1832.Fonsie Mealy’s, June 23-25: Botany: Curtis (William). Flora Londinensis: or Plates and Descriptions of such Plants as Grow Wild in the Environs of London, 2 vols. folio, London (B. White) 1777 – 1798.June 23rd, 24th & 25th 2026 Fonsie Mealy’s, June 23-25: Le Moire (J.M.) Maple Leaves, Canadian History and Quebec Scenery (Third Series) 8vo Quebec (Hunter, Rose & Co.) 1865. First Edn.Fonsie Mealy’s, June 23-25: The Earliest Extant Printed House Contents Sale Catalogue in Ireland: Baillie, Auctioneer, Abby Street. A Catalogue of the Goods and Stock of the late Edward Wingfield…Fonsie Mealy’s, June 23-25: William III King of England. Autograph Letter Signed ("William R") to an unnamed correspondent [possibly Charles-Henri de Lorraine] discussing his strategy against the French forces during the siege of Namur.June 23rd, 24th & 25th 2026 Fonsie Mealy’s, June 23-25: [Austen (Jane) (1785-1817]. Pride and Prejudice, 3 vols. sm. 8vo, L. (T. Egerton) 1813.Fonsie Mealy’s, June 23-25: Heaney (Seamus). Ugolino, sm. folio D. (Dolmen) 1979, Limited Edn. No. 78/125 Copies, Signed by Seamus Heaney, Louis le Brocquy, Liam Miller and Andrew Carpenter.Fonsie Mealy’s, June 23-25: Voltaire (F.M. Avouet de). Petits Ouvrages, attribues a M. de Voltaire, sm. folio manuscript, dated 1776, containing 9 works. -
Bonhams, June 14-23: Franklin D. Roosevelt Presentation Gold Pocket Watch. Estimate: $20,000 - 30,000Bonhams, June 14-23: Presentation Copy of the First Issue of the Lincoln Douglas Debates Signed by Abraham Lincoln in Pencil to a Sangamon County Illinois Republican. Estimate: $150,000 - 250,000Bonhams, June 14-23: A Senate Resolution Signed in the Tense Days After the Union's Humiliating Defeat at the First Battle of Bull Run. Estimate: $80,000 - $120,000Bonhams, June 14-23: Seven Passages to a Flight, an Artists Book with a Story Quilt by Faith Ringgold, the Publisher's Own Copy. Estimate: $80,000 - 120,000Bonhams, June 14-23: A New Charter for Virginia, A Response to the First Armed Rebellion in the American Colonies. Estimate: $15,000 - 25,000Bonhams, June 14-23: Earliest obtainable printing of the Bill of Rights. Estimate: $8,000 - 12,000Bonhams, June 14-23: Edward Curtis Orotone. Estimate: $7,000 - 9,000Bonhams, June 14-23: Owned by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis: A Butter or Dessert Plate from FDR's State Dinner Service. Estimate: $3,000 - 5,000Bonhams, June 14-23: An Early Large-Format Plan of the City of Washington. Estimate: $1,500 - 2,500Bonhams, June 14-23: Containing the First Map to Name the Hudson River. Estimate: $20,000 - 30,000Bonhams, June 14-23: America's First Major Novelist, a Complete Chapter in Autograph Manuscript by James Fenimore Cooper. Estimate: $15,000 - 20,000Bonhams, June 14-23: The Only Full-Length Book by Jefferson, with the Justly Famous Map. Estimate: $12,000 - 18,000 -
June 25, 2026 Doyle, June 25: Houdini's biography, boldly signed. $3,000 to $5,000.Doyle, June 25: A volume from Abraham Lincoln's library, signed just before heading to Washington for his inauguration. $20,000 to $30,000.Doyle, June 25: A very early Confederate recruiting manual belonging to the chief commissary in Lee's Army. $600 to $800.Doyle, June 25: Rare hand-colored lithographs of the life of Napoleon. $20,000 to $30,000.Doyle, June 25: The "Holster Atlas" of the American Revolution. $5,000 to $8,000.Doyle, June 25: Jewish ceremonies in fine hand-colored engravings. $7,000 to $10,000.Doyle, June 25: A very rare work on Turkish military costume. $1,000 to $1,500.June 25, 2026 Doyle, June 25: The most important illustrated work on the Mexican-American War. $10,000 to $15,000.Doyle, June 25: The finest illustrated book on Afghanistan. $10,000 to $15,000.Doyle, June 25: Henry Justice Ford St. George rescues the Princess from the horrible Dragon. $2,000 to $3,000.Doyle, June 25: A rare work of Prussian Army uniforms under Frederick William II, with exquisite hand-colored engravings. $800 to $1,200.Doyle, June 25: Lenny Bruce typed letter signed to a Village bohemian during his obscenity trials, with a manuscript note and drawing. $300 to $500.Doyle, June 25: Schiff's scarce Shanghai Sketchbook. $300 to $500.Doyle, June 25: The first accurate published representation of the American flag. $2,000 to $4,000.
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Christies: The Intimacy of Pierre Bonnard: Claude Terrasse Collection
Auction Reports
| Auction Name | The Intimacy of Pierre Bonnard: Claude Terrasse Collection | Total Sales (EUR) | 189,738.00 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Date | April 14, 2026 - April 14, 2026 | Low Estimate of Lots Sold (EUR) | 66,300.00 |
| Sale Number | #24836 | High Estimate of Lots Sold (EUR) | 98,050.00 |
| Total Lots | 30 | ||
| Sold Lots | 30.0 | Low Estimate of All Lots (EUR) | 66,300.00 |
| % of Lots Sold | 100.00% | High Estimate of All Lots (EUR) | 98,050.00 |
| Unsold Lots | 0 | Total Sales as a % of High Est. | 193.51% |
Top twenty-five by sale price
| Lot Number | Author Name | Book Title | Year Published | Estimate | Actual Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | Pierre Bonnard (1867-1947) | Projet de programme pour la Villa Bach (Femme sous les arbres) |
c. 1891 | EUR 10,000.00 - 15,000.00 | EUR 22,860.00 |
| 107 | Pierre Bonnard (1867-1947) et Charles Gillot (1853-1903) | Andree et son chien [Bella] |
c. 1891 | EUR 3,000.00 - 5,000.00 | EUR 22,860.00 |
| 108 | Pierre Bonnard (1867-1947) et Charles Gillot (1853-1903) | Andree et son chien [Bella] |
c. 1891 | EUR 3,000.00 - 5,000.00 | EUR 20,320.00 |
| 102 | Pierre Bonnard (1867-1947) | Projet de programme pour la Villa Bach (Femme a la mandoline) |
c. 1891 | EUR 7,000.00 - 10,000.00 | EUR 19,050.00 |
| 158 | Henri Matisse (1869-1954) | Fillette |
1944 | EUR 6,000.00 - 8,000.00 | EUR 19,050.00 |
| 127 | Pierre Bonnard (1867-1947) | France-Champagne |
1891 | EUR 7,000.00 - 10,000.00 | EUR 15,240.00 |
| 103 | Pierre Bonnard (1867-1947) | Projet de programme pour la Villa Bach (Deux cavaliers) |
c. 1891 | EUR 7,000.00 - 10,000.00 | EUR 13,970.00 |
| 129 | Pierre Bonnard (1867-1947) | Le Salon des Cent |
1896 | EUR 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 | EUR 10,160.00 |
| 142 | Pierre Bonnard (1867-1947) | Dessin preparatoire pour l'illustration d'un livre de Rene Boylesve La Lecon d'amour dans un parc |
c. 1902 | EUR 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 | EUR 7,620.00 |
| 128 | Pierre Bonnard (1867-1947) | Le Salon des Cent |
1896 | EUR 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 | EUR 5,334.00 |
| 123 | Pierre Bonnard (1867-1947) | La Revue Blanche |
1894 | EUR 3,000.00 - 5,000.00 | EUR 5,080.00 |
| 119 | Pierre Bonnard (1867-1947) | Le Pressoir: Dessin pour 'Daphnis et Chloe' |
c. 1902 | EUR 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 | EUR 4,445.00 |
| 160 | Odilon Redon (1840-1916) | Portrait de Pierre Bonnard |
1902 | EUR 500.00 - 700.00 | EUR 3,429.00 |
| 149 | Pierre Bonnard (1867-1947) et Claude Terrasse (1867-1923) | Petit Solfege illustre. |
1893 | EUR 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 | EUR 3,302.00 |
| 122 | Pierre Bonnard (1867-1947) | Le Bain (deuxieme planche), planche issue de l'Album des Peintres lithographes de Matisse a Monet |
c. 1925 | EUR 600.00 - 800.00 | EUR 2,540.00 |
| 118 | Pierre Bonnard (1867-1947) | Daphnis et Chloe, planches issues du recueil de poemes 'Les Pastorales' de Longus |
1902 | EUR 1,200.00 - 1,800.00 | EUR 2,286.00 |
| 140 | Pierre Bonnard (1867-1947) | Parallelement, deux planches issues des poemes de Paul Verlaine |
1900 | EUR 400.00 - 600.00 | EUR 2,159.00 |
| 147 | Pierre Bonnard (1867-1947) | Projet la lithographie Malheureuse Adele (operette de Claude Terrasse) |
c. 1898 | EUR 500.00 - 700.00 | EUR 1,778.00 |
| 124 | Pierre Bonnard (1867-1947) | Femme au parapluie, planche issue de La Revue Blanche |
1895 | EUR 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 | EUR 1,651.00 |
| 156 | Pierre Bonnard (1867-1947) | Projet d'ex-libris pour Misia |
c. 1920 | EUR 100.00 - 150.00 | EUR 1,651.00 |
| 136 | Pierre Bonnard (1867-1947) | Au cirque...La haute-ecole, planche issue de Petites scenes familieres |
1893 | EUR 300.00 - 500.00 | EUR 1,143.00 |
| 134 | Pierre Bonnard (1867-1947) | Dimanche matin, planche issue de Petites scenes familieres |
1893 | EUR 500.00 - 700.00 | EUR 635.00 |
| 150 | Pierre Bonnard (1867-1947) et Claude Terrasse (1867-1923) | Petites scenes familieres pour piano. |
1895 | EUR 300.00 - 400.00 | EUR 635.00 |
| 125 | Pierre Bonnard (1867-1947) | Parisiennes, planche issue de La Revue Blanche |
1895 | EUR 700.00 - 1,000.00 | EUR 508.00 |
| 135 | Pierre Bonnard (1867-1947) | Boutique a cinq sous, planche issue de Petites scenes familieres |
1893 | EUR 500.00 - 700.00 | EUR 508.00 |
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Bonhams, June 14-23: Palm-reading, astrology, and more. Estimate: $2,000 - 3,000Bonhams, June 14-23: Benjamin Franklin. Sammelband of 45 papers on electricity. Estimate: $8,000 - 12,000Bonhams, June 14-23: The basis for the whole modern electric-power industry. Estimate: $4,000 - 6,000Bonhams, June 14-23: Edgar Allen Poe. Poe on Mesmerism. Estimate: $2,500 - 3,500Bonhams, June 14-23: Reformation - The Architect of Lutheranism on Church Unity and Dissent. Estimate: $100,000 - 150,000Bonhams, June 14-23: The Rare 3-Paper Offprint Identifying the Double Helix Structure of DNA, Signed by Crick, Wilkins, Wilson, Stokes and Gosling. Estimate: $40,000 - 60,000Bonhams, June 14-23: Autograph book and Report from the Thirtieth Indian National Congress, featuring the signatures of Mahatma Gandhi, Rabindranath Tagore, and Dadabhai Naoroji. Estimate: $6,000 - 8,000Bonhams, June 14-23: An Illustrated Miniature Hebrew Prayerbook Manuscript. Estimate: $30,000 - 50,000Bonhams, June 14-23: Autograph Working Draft of Arthur Conan Doyle's The Death Voyage. Estimate: $30,000 - 50,000Bonhams, June 14-23: "Perhaps the most celebrated and most beautiful herbal ever published." Estimate: $15,000 - 20,000Bonhams, June 14-23: Izaak Walton. The Compleat Angler or the Contemplative man's Recreation. Being a Discourse of Fish and Fishing. Estimate: $12,000 - 18,000Bonhams, June 14-23: A rare product of the Jaquard loom. Estimate: $8,000 - 12,000 -
Freeman’s, June 30. Thomas Jefferson’s “Birth of the New Nation” letter, carried to Paris with the Treaty of Peace, by a Jewish patriot. $100,000-200,000.Freeman’s, June 30. “The rockets’ red glare.” A British midshipman’s log recording the bombardment of Fort McHenry. $60,000-80,000.Freeman’s, June 30. The Critical Promotion of a Naval Hero, Oliver Hazard Perry Commission signed by James Madison, 1812. $40,000-60,000.Freeman’s, June 30. Born in the USA: First Day of Printing in the United States, July 4, 1776. $15,000-25,000.Freeman’s, June 30. One of the Earliest Printed Announcements of American Independence, in the Exceedingly Rare Original Wrappers, 1776. $10,000-15,000.Freeman’s, June 30. "The Two Big Guns of the N.Y. Yanks": A Striking Type 1 Press Photograph of Lou Gehrig's Hands. $8,000-12,000.Freeman’s, June 30. A Unique Contemporary Manuscript Account of Joseph Smith's Final Words to His Followers, the Day Before his Violent Death. $8,000-12,000.Freeman’s, June 30. The State of Minnesota Officially Certifies the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution Of the United States. $8,000-12,000.Freeman’s, June 30. Extraordinarily Large Manuscript Petition Signed by a Who's Who of Colonial New York to Queen Anne from the Colony of New York. $8,000-12,000.Freeman’s, June 30. Mickey Mantle's First Cover: The Earliest Front-Page Newspaper Image of Mickey Mantle, "Something Good from Joplin". $8,000-12,000.Freeman’s, June 30. A Call to Arms in the Months Following the Declaration of Independence: An Early Continental Army Recruitment Poster. $6,000-9,000.Freeman’s, June 30. Samuel Jones, the Statesman Behind the Newly Discovered "Jones Declaration": His Annotated Set Used in His Working Law Library. $6,000-9,000.