World’s most valuable Batman comic book tops $1.5 million prior to auction
A copy of Batman #1 has set a new record as the world’s most valuable Batman comic book, days before it even goes up for auction at Heritage. Bidding is […]
2021-01-11
Legendary U.S gold coin the Brasher Doubloon set to auction at Heritage
The world’s finest Brasher Doubloon, the most legendary U.S gold coin ever produced, is heading for auction at Heritage this month. The 18th century coin is described as “arguably the […]
Rare letter that survived the Hindenburg disaster to auction at Cowan’s
A rare piece of airmail that survived the Hindenburg disaster in 1937 will be offered for sale at Cowan’s Auctions this week. The charred postal cover was recovered by U.S […]
2020-11-18
Sean Connery’s Dr No gun up for auction at Julien’s
Sean Connery’s gun from the very first James Bond film Dr No is heading to auction in Beverly Hills next month at Julien’s. The company’s Icons & Idols sale on […]
Winston Churchill’s Johnnie Walker whisky painting sells for almost £1 million
A Winston Churchill painting featuring his favourite bottle of Johnnie Walker whisky has sold for almost £1 million at auction in London this week. The British WWII leader’s still life […]
Original Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer puppets sell for over $350,000
The original Santa Claus and Rudolph puppets from the classic TV special Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer have sold at auction in the U.S for more than $350,000. The stop-motion […]
2020-11-16
Paul Newman’s ‘Big Red’ Rolex Daytona watch to auction at Phillips
A Rolex Daytona watch owned by Paul Newman could rewrite the record books when it goes up for auction at Phillips next month. The historic timepiece will be offered as […]
Classic Hollywood costumes head for sale at Profiles in History
A treasure trove of classic Hollywood movie costumes are set to hit the auction block at Profiles in History in Los Angeles this week. The company’s two-day ‘Icons & Legends’ […]
2020-11-11
Rare Edgar Allan Poe letter sells for over $120,000 at RR Auction
A rare letter written by the celebrated Gothic author Edgar Allan Poe has sold for more than $120,000 at auction in the U.S. The “immensely desirable” letter was written to […]
2020-10-13
Chinese scroll depicting five drunken princes sells for record $40 million
A 700-year-old Chinese scroll depicting five drunk princes on their way home from a party has sold for almost $40 million at Sotheby’s in Hong Kong. The two metre-long artwork, […]
2020-10-08
Document which established America’s first national Thanksgiving to auction at Christie’s
A historic document which helped establish America’s first national Thanksgiving will be offered for at auction at Christie’s next week. The broadside was printed in 1777, as a recommendation to […]
T206 Honus Wagner card sells for world-record $3.25 million
A legendary T206 Honus Wagner card has sold for $3.25 million in the U.S, setting a new world record price for a vintage baseball card. Produced in 1909-1911, the card […]
Ursula Andress’ Dr No bikini could fetch $500,000 in James Bond auction
The white bikini worn by Ursula Andress in the James Bond film Dr No could sell for up to $500,000 when it goes up for auction next month. Andress’s first […]
2020-10-07
Ancient Roman ‘Ides of March’ gold coin could auction for millions
An incredibly rare Ancient Roman coin celebrating the assassination of Julius Caesar could sell for millions at auction later this month. The gold ‘Ides of March’ coin is one of […]
STAN the T-rex skeleton sells for world record $31.8 million at Christie’s
A gigantic T-rex skeleton named STAN has set a new world auction record, after it sold for more than $30 million at Christie’s. The 67 million year-old dinosaur sold on […]
