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Washington, D.C. — Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden announced today that the 2021 Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction will be awarded to Joy Williams, who is receiving the prize for a lifetime of outstanding work.
Cincinnati, OH – On June 25, Cowan’s, a Hindman company, American Historical Ephemera and Photography auction realized more than $705,000 and saw active and competitive bidding throughout. The sale presented an outstanding selection of 18th to early 20th century material and reflected important…
Boston — Over 1,100 lots are up for auction on RR Auction's revolutionary new website! With a section featuring America's patriot leaders to honor Independence Day, this July auction boasts a wealth of historical documents and manuscripts.
Dallas, TX – The secret word is Groucho.
This is no joke; no monkey business here. The only punch line here is the bottom line: Some of the most astonishing pieces belonging to the man born Julius Henry Marx can be found in Heritage Auctions’ star-studded Entertainment & Music…
Stansted Mountfichet, UK — Original photographs of Mick Jagger, David Bowie, Robert Plant and Elton John performing in their pomp come for sale at Sworders next month. The Design sale on July 14 includes a cache of prints taken by music photographer Ed Finnell at legendary gigs held in Los…
Chicago — Potter & Potter's June 19th magic sale conjured up stunning results from start to finish. After an exciting day of spirited bidding, 94 lots made $1,000-4,999; nine lots scored $5,000-9,999; and four lots broke the $10,000 mark. Prices noted include the company's 20% buyer's premium.
Boston — The handwritten lyrics for Prince's "Nothing Compares 2 U" sold for $150,986, according to Boston-based RR Auction.
The lyrics are from the collection of Prince's former assistant Therese Stoulil, which were given to her by Prince after leaving the position in 1996. In a detailed…
London — The complete portfolio of Marc Chagall’s Le Cirque was the star of the show at Bonhams’ Prints and Multiples sale today (23 June) at New Bond Street, London. The work sold for £250,250 against an estimate of £100,000-150,000, setting a new world auction record this complete portfolio by…
Berkeley, CA – PBA Galleries announced an auction of Fine Pens & Watches to be held on July 1st, 2021. The sale features 320 lots of fine writing instruments, both modern and vintage. The selection includes numerous Montblanc pens, including favorites from the Writers Series, as well as many…
Los Angeles – On June 30, Bonhams will sell what is believed to be the largest single-owner collection of photography from premier American photographer Edward S. Curtis (1869-1952). Curtis was a skilled photographer and documentarian of the American West and at the height of his career a…
