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Forum Auctions is London's specialist auction house for Antiquarian Books and Manuscripts, 20th Century Literature, Modern & Contemporary Art and Editions, Old Master Prints and Drawings, Photographs and other Works on Paper. Forum Auctions been established to address the needs of international collectors in all Works on Paper categories and further benefits from premises in New York and Italy. Fielding an exceptional senior team of experienced specialists, we aim to provide both vendors and buyers with a 21st century auction service, combining all the advantages presented by today's internet technology together with those attributes of the traditional auction experience that simply cannot be replicated online. Our calendar of signature sales will continue to be presented in comprehensively illustrated and researched catalogues and be physically auctioned alongside out user-friendly internet and phone bidding facilities. Additionally, and in recognition of changes in the market over recent years, we will also be offering a revolving series of curated online auction events, though in all cases making the material conveniently available for pre-sale viewing.
 
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Bidder Reviews for Forum Auctions (55)

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Ting
Kinnelon, NJ

Jun 19, 2025
A great auction house!
A great auction house!
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Astronomy.- Wing (Vincent) Astronomia Britannica, first edition, John Macock for George Sawbridge,

Franz
Pflaumdorf, DE

Oct 10, 2024
Gerhard Richter
Alles bestens Thank you
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Gerhard Richter (b.1932) Himalaya, 1968

John
Peoria, IL

Dec 08, 2023
Great experiences with Forum!
Enjoyed our opportunity to participate online auction with Forum. There was a glitch in payment process but was resolved quickly and package arrived promptly and so well packed. The lot we purchased is being given to our local museum. So appreciative of the selection of artwork in the auction. Look forward to participating again!
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Adam Pendleton (b. 1984)  Untitled (mask)

Pasquale
Roma, IT

Aug 30, 2023
As always everything OK!!!
Reliable and professional Auction House: a Guarantee!!!
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Bible, Latin.- Biblia ad vetustissima exemplaria nunc recens castigata, Venice, heirs Niccolò

Jeff
Plano, TX

Jul 04, 2023
A + + + + +!
Nice items, fast and safe delivery! Thanks!
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Hawking (Stephen).- De La Hoz (Cindy) Marilyn Remembered: The Official Treasures 1926-1962, 2012 &

Theoharis
Richmond, CA

Jun 14, 2023
Very helpful and knowledgeable staff
I was impressed with the directions offered by the staff in helping me complete the transaction and making arrangements for the shipping of the item I bought. I should add that the item was of outstanding quality and exactly as described. I’m very satisfied with this transaction. Thank you to the staff at Forum Auctions.
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Greece.- Dodwell (Edward) Views in Greece, from Drawings, first edition, Rodwell and Martin, 1821.

Robert
Englewood, FL

Feb 08, 2023
The Best Book Auction House
Forum Auctions is the best in the business. There staff is very knowledgeable and they're top notch when it comes to communication. You can bid with confidence!
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[Rathborne (Aaron)] [The Surveyor in Foure bookes], first edition, by W. Stansby for W. Burre, 1616

Marjorie
Iron Mountain, MI

Apr 23, 2022
Responsive to questions
Forum has been quick to answer questions and e-mails. Their payment and shipping process is very efficient
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Joyce (James) A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, first English edition, 1917.

Past Auctions from Forum Auctions

Gerhard Richter (b.1932) Souvenir
Gerhard Richter (b.1932) Snow White (Butin no. 132)Miles Aldridge (b.1964) Extravagant Sophisticated Lady #5

Prints & Multiples 1500-2025

United KingdomLondon, London, UK
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William Kentridge (b.1955) Head (Orange)
William Kentridge (b.1955) IrisWilliam Kentridge (b.1955) Dutch Iris

Jack Shirreff at 107 Workshop

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Dickens (Charles) Sketches by "Boz," Illustrative of Every-day Life, and Every-day People, [First
Theatre.- Dulac (Edmund) Four original theatrical costume designs for the operetta 'Phi-Phi',Theatre.- Dulac (Edmund) Four original theatrical costume designs for the operetta 'Phi-Phi',

Books and Works on Paper

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Euclid. The Elements of Geometrie, first edition in English of the first complete translation,
Robert Molesworth's copy.- Montaigne (Michel de) The Essayes Or Morall, Politike and MillitarieNicolay (Nicolas de) The Navigations, peregrinations and voyages, made into Turkie, first edition in

Fox Pointe Manor Library

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Library Catalogue.- Consul Joseph Smith.- Bibliotheca Smithiana, seu Catalogus Librorum D. Josephi
Poe (Edgar Allan) The Works...with Notices of his Life and Genius, 4 vol., New York, J.S. Redfield,Poe (Edgar Allan) Eureka: A Prose Poem, first edition, ?second issue, New York, Geo. P. Putnam,

Books and Works on Paper

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Paul Delvaux (1897-1994) Sept Dialogues avec Paul Delvaux (Jacob 76-80)
Paul Delvaux (1897-1994) Naïs Vêtue (Jacob 96)Salvador Dalí (1904-1989) The Dentist, from L'aventure médicale (Field 80-4B; M&L1576g)

Salvador Dali and Paul Delvaux

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Christie (Agatha) Murder in Mesopotamia, first edition, The Crime Club, 1936
Potter (Beatrix) The Pie and the Patty-Pan, later printing, signed by the author and dated "Feb.Ballard (J. G.) Crash, first edition, signed by the author, 1973

Modern Literature

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William Nicholson (1872-1949) An Alphabet (Campbell 25A)
Peter Blake (b.1932) Dazzle Letter SetDamien Hirst (b.1965) I always got it wrong, from The Currency

Modern British Prints

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Kelmscott Press.- Caxton (William) The History of Reynard the Foxe, [one of 300 copies],
Gregynog Press.- Aesop. The Fables of Esope, one of 250 copies, wood-engravings by Agnes MillerCranach Press.- Vergilius Maro (Publius)  Les Eclogues.., one of 225 copies, woodcuts by Maillol,

500 Years of Tales and Morals

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Curwen Press.- Roth (Cecil, editor) The Haggadah: a new and critical edition, number 88 of 100 from
India.- [5 illustrations from a Ragamala series], opaque pigments on wasli paper, [India, Gujarat],Dickens (Charles) Sketches by "Boz," Illustrative of Every-day Life, and Every-day People, 2 vol.,

Books and Works on Paper

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Young Lady's companion in cookery (The), And Pastry, Preserving, Pickling, Candying, &c., rare first
Coffee, chocolate & tea.- Blégny (Nicolas de) Le Bon usage du thé, du caffé et du chocolat pourScheuchzer (Johann Jacob) Kupfer-Bibel in welcher die Physica Sacra, 4 vol., first edition in

Books and Works on Paper

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Kelmscott Press.- Ellis (F.S.) Sire Degrevaunt, edited by F.S. Ellis, one of 350 copies on Flower
Ravilious (Eric) Almanack 1929 with Twelve Designs Engraved on Wood, wood-engravings by Ravilious,Ravilious (Eric).- Richards (J.M.) High Street, first edition, colour lithographs by Ravilious, 1938

Books and Works on Paper

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Waugh (Evelyn) Decline and Fall [&] Viles Bodies [&] A Handful of Dust [&] Black Mischief, together
Pellar (Hans) Eight original book illustrations for 'Der verliebte Flamingo' [together with] a[Hogg (James)] The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner, first edition, original

The Library of Barry Humphries

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Bob Dylan (b.1941) Amusement Park Alleyway (Unique Watercolour)
Ronnie Wood (b.1974) Conversation Piece, The Rolling Stones (Unique)Bob Dylan (b.1941) The Beaten Path (The complete set of ten) (2016)

The Art of Music

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Andy Warhol (1928-1987) The Marx Brothers, from Ten Portraits of Jews of the Twentieth Century
Edvard Munch (1863-1944) Moonlight II (Schiefler 81B; Woll 202.I)Keith Haring (1958-1990) Untitled (Man on Dolphin) (Littmann p.84)

Prints & Multiples 1500-2025

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Levant.- Mayr (Heinrich von) Malerische Ansichten aus dem Orient. Vues Pittoresque de l'Orient,
Levant.- Arif Pacha (Muchir) Les Anciens Costumes de l'Empire Ottoman , first edition, Paris,Voyages.- Hakluyt (Richard) The Principall Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques, and Discoveries of the

Travel Books, Maps & Atlases

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Bees.- Butler (Rev. Charles) The Feminine Monarchie or a treatise concerning bees, and the due
Homer. The Whole Works of Homer; Prince of Poetts in his Iliads, and Odysses, Nathaniell Butter,Bible, English. Holy Bible (The), 8 vol., engraved plates, T.Macklin, by Thomas Bensley 1800-16

Books and Works on Paper

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Banksy (b.1974) Choose Your Weapon (Bright Pink) (Signed)
Banksy (b.1974) Very Little Helps (Signed)

Only Banksy

United KingdomLondon, London, UK
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Mont Blanc.- Egyptian Hall, Picadilly. Programme of Mr Albert Smith's Ascent of Mont Blanc...,
Mouth and Foot Painting Artist.- Eighth Wonder...the Wonderful Miss Beffin Intends doing herself theBoxing.- Mendoza (Daniel) Memoirs of the Life...and an Account of the Numerous Contests in which he

The Ricky Jay Collection

United KingdomLondon, London, UK
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Waugh (Evelyn) They Were Still Dancing, first American edition, second issue, New York, 1932.
Lowry (Malcolm) Ultramarine, first edition, 1933.Burgess (Anthony) A Clockwork Orange, first edition, review copy with publisher's slip, 1962.

Modern Literature

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