1st edition Origin of Species from Darwin’s grandson on top shelf at Doyle, May 11

First edition of Charles Darwin’s ‘Origin of Species’ with provenance to Darwin’s grandson, Quentin Keynes, estimated at $150,000-$250,000. Image courtesy of Doyle and LiveAuctioneers
First edition of Charles Darwin’s ‘Origin of Species’ with provenance to Darwin’s grandson, Quentin Keynes, estimated at $150,000-$250,000. Image courtesy of Doyle and LiveAuctioneers
First edition of Charles Darwin’s ‘Origin of Species’ with provenance to Darwin’s grandson, Quentin Keynes, estimated at $150,000-$250,000. Image courtesy of Doyle and LiveAuctioneers

NEW YORK – Doyle will present an auction of Rare Books, Autographs & Maps on Thursday, May 11, at 10 am Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Doyle to host first Entertaining with Style auction, Aug. 11

Dodie Thayer lettuce ware covered tureen and underplate, est. $2,000-$3,000
Dodie Thayer lettuce ware covered tureen and underplate, est. $2,000-$3,000
Dodie Thayer lettuce ware covered tureen and underplate, est. $2,000-$3,000

NEW YORK – Doyle will hold its inaugural Entertaining with Style auction on Thursday, August 11 at 10 am Eastern time. This exciting new sale category will showcase an array of stylish items to inspire gracious entertaining at home. Winning bidders will elevate their future events with delicate crystal and porcelain for the table, silver flatware, candlesticks and serving pieces, barware and furniture. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Snap judgment: no duds in Doyle’s June 21 Photographs sale

Andreas Gursky, ‘[Hyatt Regency Hotel], Atlanta, 1996,’ est. $150,000-$250,000. Image courtesy of Doyle and LiveAuctioneers
Andreas Gursky, ‘[Hyatt Regency Hotel], Atlanta, 1996,’ est. $150,000-$250,000. Image courtesy of Doyle and LiveAuctioneers
Andreas Gursky, ‘[Hyatt Regency Hotel], Atlanta, 1996,’ est. $150,000-$250,000. Image courtesy of Doyle and LiveAuctioneers

NEW YORK – Doyle will present an auction of Photographs on Tuesday, June 21 at 10 am Eastern time, showcasing fine examples spanning the history of the genre, from early photographs to contemporary works. The sale also includes a small selection of photobooks. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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