Invitation to Consign: Books & Manuscripts

Christie’s Paris is pleased to announce its next Paris auction of Books & Manuscripts that will take place on 22 April.

Last year’s sales were led by a wide range of books and manuscripts — from incunabula and manuscripts to 21st century artists’ books and literature.

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Our December sales totaled €3,313,938 including numerous books illustrated by Miró and bound by Paul Bonet, Leroux and P.L. Martin which exceeded their estimates alongside a splendid copy of Scènes de la vie privée by Balzac, bound with the symbol of Empress Marie-Louise, which achieved €32,500.

The sale of the Maurice Burrus collection on 15 December, where Renaissance book covers held a place of honour, brilliantly concluded the sale season led by a cover from 1552 made for the banker Marcus Fugger at €133,500. Furthermore, an edition of Chaucer illustrated by Burne-Jones and published by the Kelmscott Press, sold for the remarkable amount of €79,500.

Following the success of these sales, our specialists are currently inviting consignments to the upcoming auction. Please do not hesitate to contact Isabelle de Conihout or Patricia de Fougerolle for a free and confidential valuation of your books and manuscripts.

Consignment Deadline: 19 February 2016

Contacts:
Isabelle de Conihout
ideconihout@christies.com
+33 (0) 1 40 76 85 58

Patricia de Fougerolle
pdefougerolle@christies.com
+33 (0)1 40 76 83 74