![Ludwig Richter, Woodcuts, Pleasant Contemplation, German Ed. 1978: Ludwig Richter woodcut selection "The Pleasant Contemplation," published by Karl Robert Langewiesche, Koenigstein im Taunus, Germany, 1978 [the 1st print of this edition was issued in 1919]. The text](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/331297/179797083_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1722347759)
Romantic Books, Magazines & Papers
![Ludwig Richter, Woodcuts, Pleasant Contemplation, German Ed. 1978: Ludwig Richter woodcut selection "The Pleasant Contemplation," published by Karl Robert Langewiesche, Koenigstein im Taunus, Germany, 1978 [the 1st print of this edition was issued in 1919]. The text](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/331297/179797083_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1722347759)
![RUSSIAN 2 VOLUME EDITION OF WORKS BY MIKHAIL LERMONTOV: A rare antique two-volume edition of works by Mikhail Lermontov, published in St. Petersburg by Kushnerev in 1891. Presents the complete works of Lermontov, the renowned Russian Romantic poet and auth](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6975/343659/186644203_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1726214915)
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![Birmingham-Southern College library collection to sell at Grant Zahajko July 31-August 1](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/181789457_1_x.jpg)
Birmingham-Southern College library collection to sell at Grant Zahajko July 31-August 1
DAVENPORT, WA — The library of Birmingham-Southern College, featuring early works on the history of North America and classics of science and literature, will be sold at Grant Zahajko Auctions during two days: Wednesday, July 31 and Thursday, August 1. Founded in 1856, Birmingham-Southern College (BSC) operated for 168 years as a private arts college […]
![Five Marjorie Reed stagecoach paintings rolled to triumph at John Moran](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Moran-June-4-Reed-Across-the-Colorful-West-Old-Staging-Days-second-highest-Reed.jpg)
Five Marjorie Reed stagecoach paintings rolled to triumph at John Moran
MONROVIA, CA – All eight paintings by American Western artist Marjorie Reed (1915-1996) offered in the June 4 Art of the American West sale at John Moran found new homes. But the five that depicted stagecoaches – the subject that made Reed’s reputation – all beat their estimates. Complete results for the sale can be […]
![Archer Indian art collection nearly doubles estimates to hit $1.19M at Lyon & Turnbull](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/178467190_1_x.jpg)
Archer Indian art collection nearly doubles estimates to hit $1.19M at Lyon & Turnbull
LONDON — Helped by a remarkable single-owner collection, the 150 lots in Lyon & Turnbull’s inaugural auction of Islamic & Indian Art totaled a premium-inclusive £941,393 ($1,194,060) — close to twice the estimate. The core of the June 12 sale was a selection of works from the collection of William ‘Bill’ Archer (1907-1979) and Mildred […]
![Sèvres 10-piece July Monarchy plate service lead at Tremont](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/177784680_1_x.jpg)
Sèvres 10-piece July Monarchy plate service lead at Tremont
SUDBURY, MA — A set of 10 plates from a well-documented Sèvres service dating to the July Monarchy period emerged for sale at Tremont Auctions on June 2. These elements from the Service de la Chevalerie, made in 1835, were estimated at $600-$800 but hammered at $34,000 ($43,180 with buyer’s premium). Complete sale results are […]