Highlights from The Private Collection
of William S. Reese

10–16 February | San Francisco

John W. Audubon Illustrated Notes of an Expedition through Mexico and California New York: J.W. Audubon, 1852. Estimate: $80,000–120,000


Highlights from The Private Collection of William S. Reese, will be on view at Christie’s San Francisco beginning 10 February. The sales which will take place in May 2022, feature such highlights as Paul Revere’s Bloody Massacre broadside, and the first New England broadside of the Declaration of Independence. The collection boasts an extensive catalogue of printed Americana and American Paintings after 1814, including John James Audubon’s contribution to Natural History and Travel.

Engage with these works in-person and feel free to email us for any additional information or to book a private appointment.












Exhibition highlights

  • John W. Audubon

    Illustrated Notes of an Expedition through Mexico and California
    New York: J.W. Audubon, 1852
    Estimate
    $80,000–120,000

  • John W. Audubon

    Illustrated Notes of an Expedition through Mexico and California
    New York: J.W. Audubon, 1852
    Estimate
    $80,000–120,000

  • The Declaration of Independence

    The first New England broadside printing.
    Salem: John Rodgers, 15 or 16 July, 1776
    Estimate
    $1,000,000–1,500,000

Exhibition information

Location
Christie’s San Francisco
49 Geary Street, Suite 530
San Francisco, CA 94108

Viewing
10–16 February, 10am – 4pm

Contacts
General Enquiries
sf@christies.com
Tel: +1 415 982 0982

Christina Geiger
cgeiger@christies.com
Tel: +1 917 208 8353


Special publication

Catalogue: The Private Collection of William S. Reese


A sale catalogue has been published to accompany the collection. Advance orders of the hard-cover catalogue may be placed online by clicking below.

Purchase catalogue

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