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Follow on Google News | Multiple new world records are set in Poster Auctions International's Rare Posters Auction, Nov. 13Rare Posters Auction LXXXVIII saw sustained passion for rare and never-before-seen lithographs from the Art Nouveau and Art Deco eras, continuing PAI's streak of $2 million auctions this year.
By: Poster Auctions International, Inc. Jack Rennert, President of PAI, said, "We are always humbled by the enthusiasm of our consignors and bidders at auction. Collectors demonstrated continued passion for rare and important lithographs, leading to several new sales records." Alphonse Mucha continued to hold sway over admiring buyers. The top sale from this Belle Époque master was his 1911 Princezna Hyacinta, which was won for a record-breaking $78,000 against an estimated $35,000-$45,000. Another new high sale went to the ca. 1899 Bleuze-Hadancourt / Parfumeur, which was sold for $45,600 (est. $17,000-$20,000) All prices quoted include the buyer's premium. Overall, works by Art Nouveau masters were highly sought after. Adolfo Hohenstein's dramatic 1899 Tosca was secured for a winning bid of $40,800 (est. $15,000-$20,000) Jules Chéret saw passionate bids at auction this November. His beloved 1893 Folies-Bergè Poster Auctions International's next Rare Posters Auction will be held in New York in March, 2023. Consignments are accepted until December 30, 2022. Poster Auctions International is located at 26 W. 17th Street, New York, NY 10011. PAI may be reached by phone at 212-787-4000, or via email at info@posterauctions.com. To learn more about PAI, visit www.posterauctions.com. End
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