1991 Copeland Collection--Any Dollar Totals?

[marzoumanian]

I've been searching the Internet to see if there was ever a total dollar sales amount attached to this incredible collection. Yes, I just checked the Sotheby's website but no luck on a quick scan of it.
I know it is in the millions and realize it was a private sale. I guess I'm a little surprised Sotheby's never put a "total sales dollars" on this. Does anyone know a source OR is this something only the Copeland family and Sotheby's would know and not want to reveal. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks and peace.

[bgar3]

I no longer have them all, but Lew Lipset published all the totals I believe in his old judge newsletter if you can find someone with them. I think I have one issue, but it may not be the one, I will let you know. If I recall he also identified amounts/not sold etc by each lot.

[bgar3]

So, winds up I do have Lipset’s wrap up edition of Old Judge.dated April 1991
According to Lipset, (unofficial), the 4 sessions brought in 4,220,525 before buyer’s premium.approximately 880 lots.
He has a list of each lot with result and even a few of the bidder numbers who won.
If you are interested in a particular price, let me know
Hope this helps, but again, not official.

[marzoumanian]

I appreciate your efforts. No need to provide me with more detail. That total number works great for my purposes. Peace and best of health.

[oldjudge]

Not sure of the total but if that auction took place today the total would surely exceed $50 million.

[Peter_Spaeth]

One wonders how many other cards in the collection had received the same treatment as the Wagner.