Press Releases

New Exhibition Explores History and Impact of Tarot Since the Renaissance

alex — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:04:52 +0000

New Exhibition Explores History and Impact of Tarot Since the Renaissance

Tarot! Renaissance Symbols, Modern Visions opens tomorrow at The Morgan Library & Museum exploring the origins of tarot in Renaissance Italy and its enduring source of inspiration for modern artists.

alex Thu, 06/25/2026 - 07:04

Washington, Franklin, and King George III Lead 'Spirit of '76: America's 250th Anniversary' Auction

alex — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:41:23 +0000

Washington, Franklin, and King George III Lead 'Spirit of '76: America's 250th Anniversary' Auction

RR Auction's Spirit of '76: America's 250th Anniversary Auction celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States featuring 76 lots of original manuscripts and artifacts associated with George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, John Hancock, Thomas Jeffers

alex Thu, 06/25/2026 - 04:41

First Magazine Appearance of 'The Star-Spangled Banner' Leads Liberty & Legacy Auction

alex — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:50:08 +0000

First Magazine Appearance of 'The Star-Spangled Banner' Leads Liberty & Legacy Auction

A rare printing of Francis Scott Key’s Star-Spangled Banner published while the War of 1812 still raged is among the highlights of Heritage Auctions' Liberty & Legacy: Celebrating 250 Years of the American Spirit sale on June 25.

alex Wed, 06/24/2026 - 05:50

Letterpress Printer Rob Buchert Produces "Most Accurate" Dunlap Broadside Reproduction

alex — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:18:39 +0000

Letterpress Printer Rob Buchert Produces "Most Accurate" Dunlap Broadside Reproduction

Philadelphia printer John Dunlap set the Declaration of Independence in type and printed an estimated 200 copies on the night of July 4, 1776, which spread the news of independence.

alex Wed, 06/24/2026 - 05:18

Influence of Music on the Work of Jerry Pinkney Exhibition Opens

alex — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:06:53 +0000

Influence of Music on the Work of Jerry Pinkney Exhibition Opens

A new exhibition at The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art showcases the impact of music on picture book artist Jerry Pinkney's life and w

alex Mon, 06/22/2026 - 04:06

‘In defence of visibly used books' Wins Bodleian Book Collecting Prize

alex — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:20:56 +0000

‘In defence of visibly used books' Wins Bodleian Book Collecting Prize

This year’s Colin Franklin Prize for Book Collecting offered by the Bodleian Library’s Centre for the Study of the Book has been won by Hannah Wei.

alex Fri, 06/19/2026 - 04:20

Grinch 60th Anniversary Art Leeds Animation and Comic Art Auction

alex — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:20:53 +0000

Grinch 60th Anniversary Art Leeds Animation and Comic Art Auction

Rare How the Grinch Stole Christmas artwork, Chuck Jones and Looney Tunes material, and Peanuts classics all feature in the Heritage Auctions' June 19-21 The Art of Everything Cool Vol. VIII sale.

alex Thu, 06/18/2026 - 05:20

Original Working Manuscript of 'Alcoholics Anonymous' Ends Jim Irsay Auction with $2m Estimate

alex — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:39:12 +0000

Original Working Manuscript of 'Alcoholics Anonymous' Ends Jim Irsay Auction with $2m Estimate

The original working text of Alcoholics Anonymous with extensive handwritten notations and edits by the authors will be the final lot of The Jim Irsay Collection: Icons of History sale at Christie's on July 1, 2026.

alex Thu, 06/18/2026 - 04:39

Voltaire and Fontaine Lead Château de Tournay Library Auction

alex — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:01:12 +0000

Voltaire and Fontaine Lead Château de Tournay Library Auction

A Christie's auction on June 18 will focus on the major library at the Château de Tournay which was once the home of Voltaire.

alex Wed, 06/17/2026 - 05:01

Jimi Hendrix Handwritten Lyrics Lead Marvels of Modern Music Sale

alex — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:34:18 +0000

Jimi Hendrix Handwritten Lyrics Lead Marvels of Modern Music Sale

Handwritten lyrics, signed albums, and original artwork from Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles, and Bob Dylan all feature in this month's Marvels of Modern Music online sale at RR Auction.

alex Tue, 06/16/2026 - 04:34