Author: Tom Meyrick
Tom is a staff writer at JustCollecting News. Collector of dusty records, art prints and vintage furniture.
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Bruce Springsteen’s Born to Run manuscript makes $250,000
Bruce Springsteen’s original lyrics to his breakout hit Born to Run (1975) realised $250,000 in an online auction at Sotheby’s that closed on June 28. That’s a solid increase on […]
2018-06-29
Inverted Jenny stamps sold in New York auction
A pair of Inverted Jenny stamps crossed the block in stamp specialist Robert A Siegel’s Rarities of the World auction in New York on June 27. This 1918 24c is […]
2018-06-28
Shoebox suffragette memorabilia heads to auction
A collection of suffragette memorabilia discovered in a shoebox under a staircase in Islington, London will feature at Hansons Auctioneers on July 2 with an estimate of £1,000-1,500 ($1,306-1,959). The […]
Michael Jackson portrait exhibition on in London until October
The National Portrait Gallery in London will host an exhibition of work inspired by the late “King of Pop”, Michael Jackson. Jackson was among the most influential performers of all […]
Christopher Reeve’s ‘Evil Superman’ costume sells at Julien’s
Christopher Reeve’s “Evil Superman” costume from Superman III (1983) was among the stars of a recent movie memorabilia sale at Julien’s Auctions. The costume is darker than the others used […]
2018-06-27
American Silk City Diner leads at RM Sotheby’s
A classic American Silk City Diner was the runaway star of the Dingman Collection sale at RM Sotheby’s in Hampton, New Hampshire this week. The unusual lot sold for $336,000, […]
Lucian Freud nude portrait reaches $26 million in London auction
Lucian Freud’s acclaimed nude portraits have become hugely sought after over the past couple of years. The trend was bolstered earlier this week when Nude on a White Cover (2002-2003), […]
Kiowa Native American sketchbook sells for $396,500
A sketchbook of drawings by a Kiowa Native American artist hit $396,500 in Heritage Auctions’ Ethnographic Art sale in Dallas last night (June 26). The lot was offered with an […]
Henri Jayer wine auction raises $35 million in Geneva
The last wines from the cellar of celebrated Burgundy maker Henri Jayer have been sold off in a wildly successful auction hosted by Baghera Wines in Geneva. Well over a […]
2018-06-26
Smithsonian’s American Revolution exhibition to run until 2019
The Smithsonian will explore the global impact of the American Revolution in a new exhibition at the National Museum of American History in Washington, DC. Titled The American Revolution: A […]
Victoria Beckham’s old master exhibition hosted in London
Sotheby’s will collaborate with fashion designer and former pop star Victoria Beckham on an intriguing exhibition of old master portraits in London. The 16 works, including canvases by Peter Paul […]
Adolf Hitler’s birthday cutlery realises $16,500 at auction
A set of silver cutlery made to mark Adolf Hitler’s 50th birthday turned up at an auction in Dorset, UK this week. Each of the three forks, two knives and […]
Original Frank Frazetta paintings to make up to $100,000
Demand for original paintings by iconic fantasy artist Frank Frazetta is at an all time high, following the sale of Death Dealer 6 for a record $1.7m earlier this year. […]
2018-06-25
Victor Niederhoffer’s letter collection featured at RR Auction
New York hedge fund manager Victor Niederhoffer will consign his celebrated collection of historical letters at RR Auction on June 22-28. The collection spans centuries of world history, with key […]
2018-06-22
Frank Dunphy’s Damien Hirst auction will be held at Sotheby’s
Damien Hirst’s former business manager Frank Dunphy is to auction off 200 pieces from his extensive art collection in a pair of sales at Sotheby’s. Rare works from Hirst and […]
