A book by Charles Darwin charting the expedition that led to his theory of evolution will join printed books, maps, works on paper and original artwork in Dreweatts & Bloomsbury Auctions sale of Antiquarian Books. The book, which once belonged to the explorer’s cabin mate John Lort Stokes on H.M.S. Beagle, will [Read More]
Daily Archives: December 10, 2013
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A host of mythological marble sculptures stand among an impressive line up at the Fine European Furniture sale at Bonhams, New Bond Street on 12th December. An early 19th century white marble sculpture of Venere (or Venus) is offered for sale with estimates of £60,000-£90,000. Venus holds the prize of a golden [Read More]
To mark the 50th Anniversary of the death of leading children’s author C.S.Lewis, Dreweatts & Bloomsbury Auctions are offering a first edition of his first published work, Spirits in Bondage. It will be sold as part of printed books, maps, works on paper and original artwork at the auctioneers’ Mayfair saleroom on [Read More]
Measuring a massive 54″ by 77″, an Italian poster for Federico Fellini’s classic La Dolce Vita realized $41,825 to lead Heritage Auctions’ $1.8+ million Movie Poster Signature Auction Nov. 16-17 in Dallas. House records were set across numerous genres as several fresh-to-market posters, inserts and lobby cards marked their first appearance at [Read More]