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Wednesday, August 12, 2026 · No. 223

Record Sale

All Record Sale news curated by The Cultural Signal — real-time press release coverage across the global art world.

1 story across Books and Manuscripts, London, and Record Sale. Latest: Christie's Various-Owner Books and Manuscripts Sale in London Sets Record as Most Valuable.

Christie's Various-Owner Books and Manuscripts Sale in London Sets Record as Most Valuable

Christie's Various-Owner Books and Manuscripts Sale in London Sets Record as Most Valuable

Christie's announced on July 8, 2026, that its various-owner books and manuscripts sale in London achieved the highest total ever recorded for such a sale in the city.

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