A life-size bronze likeness of 19th century writer, book reviewer, and women’s rights advocate…
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Niyū Yūrk at the New York Public Library explores the history of Middle Eastern and North African immigration to New York City from the first waves in the late 19th century through to the present day.The exhibition examines how New York City has shaped MENA communities as well as their…
The Camera Helps is the first retrospective dedicated to British social documentary photographer Paddy Summerfield.Running in Blackwell Hall at the Bodleian Libraries in Oxford until November 30, from 11 October - 30 November 2025 the exhibition focuses on Summerfield who rose to prominence…
Three albums containing previously unseen photographs of events surrounding Iran’s Constitutional Revolution (1905-1911) will be offered at Roseberys on October 31 with an estimate of £10,000–£15,000.
A selection of original drawings by the Brock Brothers of scenes from Jane Austen's novels is running in Christie's' Fine Books and Manuscripts sale which ends October 16.The suite of 28 drawings are by Henry Mathews Brock (1875-1960) and Charles Edmund Brock (1870-1038) and were published in The…
This weekly auction result is provided by Spencer W Stuart, an independent collections advisor specializing in rare books and manuscripts as well as fine photography and prints.
Shapero will be staging a special exhibition of prints and artists' books at this year's Frieze Masters running October 15-19 in Regent's Park including those by Joan Miró and other émigré artists including Picasso.
In 2026 the British Library’s major exhibitions will explore the enchanting world of fairy tales and the legacy of the crime writer Agatha Christie.
Paper Jane: 250 Years of Austen is a special exhibition at The Grolier Club to mark the 250th anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen.
A handwritten letter by Ludwig van Beethoven arranging an afternoon visit with the father of a young piano prodigy sold for $42,071 at RR Auction’s latest Fine Autographs and Artifacts Featuring Sports and Encapsulation sale.The one-page autograph letter signed “Ihr, B,” dates to circa 1817–1818…
A selection of original comic art including important covers of the Golden Age as well as modern classics such as Todd McFarlane’s 1988 landmark cover of Batman No. 423 goes under the hammer on October 17 at Heritage Auctions.The items come from the collection of the late Keif Fromm who…
