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Published on 15 June 2021

Majestic Illuminated Books of Hours Shine at Auction

Here, the vitality of French 15th- and 16th-century illumination and calligraphy studios was bathed in light.

Majestic Illuminated Books of Hours Shine at Auction - Lots sold

Published on 21 May 2021

The Urfé Psalter, a Book-Lover’s Illuminated Manuscript

This rare humanist manuscript dating from the reign of French King François I features remarkably preserved illuminations depicting the life of Dav...

The Urfé Psalter, a Book-Lover’s Illuminated Manuscript - Pre-sale

Published on 19 March 2021

The Tsar and the Order of Malta

Some of Paul I’s historic diplomatic documents return to Moscow.

The Tsar and the Order of Malta - Lots sold

Published on 25 February 2021

Karen Matevosyan, Guardian of the Matenadaran

A treasure trove of Armenian knowledge, the Matenadaran houses one of the world’s richest old manuscript collections. Karen Matevosyan, the museum-institute’s...

Karen Matevosyan, Guardian of the Matenadaran - Interviews

Published on 03 December 2020

Mozart’s Magnificent Music

May the concert begin! Two handwritten scores by the genius led the sale con allegro.

Mozart’s Magnificent Music - Lots sold

Published on 30 November 2020

Bonaparte and the Flame of the Empire

A love letter and historical documents set the auction alight, and several preemptions honored the duty to remember.

Bonaparte and the Flame of the Empire - Lots sold

Published on 20 November 2020

The Draw of Medieval Latin Grammar

Old and modern manuscripts were the highlights of this afternoon sale devoted to paper in all its forms.

The Draw of Medieval Latin Grammar - Lots sold

Published on 25 September 2020

Back to the Museums for the Duke of Luynes

Some of the archives once belonging to the ardent archaeology advocate and French museum donor were auctioned. These important documents did not leave...

Back to the Museums for the Duke of Luynes - Lots sold

Published on 12 June 2020

A Library's Hour of Glory

The one belonging to Robert Beauvillain contained precious illuminated manuscripts that decidedly lit up the bidding.

A Library's Hour of Glory - Lots sold

Published on 13 February 2020

A Pre-Raphaelite’s Book of Hours

Bearing the label of the home of painter Edward Burne-Jones, this illuminated manuscript for use in Paris outstripped expectations.

A Pre-Raphaelite’s Book of Hours - Lots sold

Published on 28 November 2019

Aristophil Part Five: Charlotte, Victor and Charles

Nineteenth-century literature was in the spotlight, dominated by a miniature manuscript by the great Charlotte Brontë.

Aristophil Part Five: Charlotte, Victor and Charles - Lots sold

Published on 15 November 2019

The Tragedy of Russia at Drouot

Soon coming up for sale for the first time at auction are the family archives of the man who was a brilliant officer in the tsarist navy before leading...

The Tragedy of Russia at Drouot - Pre-sale

Published on 14 November 2019

Pedro Corrêa do Lago, the Manuscript Magician

The Brazilian publisher has assembled one of the world’s largest private collections of autograph letters and manuscripts, to which the book The Magic...

Pedro Corrêa do Lago, the Manuscript Magician - Interviews

Published on 08 November 2019

Literature, Guest of Honour at the Fifth Aristophil Sale

This round of sales of the famous collection, featuring manuscripts, first editions, art bindings and drawings, will shed new light on great 19th-century...

Literature, Guest of Honour at the Fifth Aristophil Sale - Pre-sale

Published on 24 May 2019

The Glory of Akbar

Glittering results for two miniatures from a 17th century Mughal illuminated manuscript chronicling the life of Emperor Akbar.

The Glory of Akbar - Lots sold

Published on 26 April 2019

Created for Milan’s La Scala

Tragedy impinged on literary, historical and musical manuscripts, with good results

Created for Milan’s La Scala - Lots sold

Published on 16 February 2019

A Psalter Worth its Weight in Gold

Although much sought-after across the Atlantic, this 13th-century psalter ended up in the hands of a self-styled "provincial bookseller". The manuscript...

A Psalter Worth its Weight in Gold - Lots sold

Published on 15 July 2018

Isabelle d'Este's Book of Hours

This richly illuminated Book of Hours, commissioned at the very end of the 15th century by the great Isabelle d'Este (1474-1539) herself, was knocked...

Isabelle d'Este's Book of Hours - Lots sold

Published on 22 June 2018

Honourable Score for Aristophil

A more than honourable score for the second session of the sale of manuscripts belonging to the liquidated company Aristophil, after a somewhat shaky...

Honourable Score for Aristophil - Lots sold

Published on 10 December 2017

An Inestimable Collection

It will take at least six years and over 300 sessions to sell the entire stock and collections of Aristophil, said auctioneer Claude Aguttes when he...

An Inestimable Collection - Pre-sale

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