The spring auctions at Reiss & Sohn in Königstein concluded with great success on April 23. On the final day of the auction, atlases, maps, geographical books, and decorative prints were sold. The top lot among the 80 atlases on that day was Waghenaer’s famous nautical atlas titled “Miroir de la Navigation,” published in Antwerp in 1590, which sold for €48,000 (rounded including buyer’s premium; estimate €40,000). In the prints section, the rare map of North America, published by Petrus Kaerius, fetched €10,800. At the conclusion of the three-day auction sales at Reiss & Sohn approximately 80% of the lots offered were sold. Even more encouraging was the total proceeds, which reached 95% of the pre-sale estimates. The post-sale will continue through the website until May 8, 2026. Reiss & Sohn thanks everyone who contributed to this success and looks forward to new offerings for the Fall 2026 auction.
