650-year-old gold coin discovered in a secret furniture drawer
A 650-year-old gold coin is heading for auction in the U.K next month, after it was found hidden in a secret furniture drawer. Experts were stunned to discover the 14th […]
2019-02-19
Chinese vase discovered in attic after 20 years sells for over $750,000
A unique Chinese vase discovered in an attic stunned auctioneers when it sold for more than $750,000 in the U.K last week. The vase, believed to date from the late […]
2019-02-04
The Ten Weirdest Auctions Stories of 2018
Here at JustCollecting News we love a weird piece of history, and some of the auction stories we’ve covered this year have been truly bizarre! From naked presidents and haunted […]
2018-12-12
Jimi Hendrix’s Chinese Buddha statue could fetch $25,000
An antique Chinese Buddha once owned by rock legend Jimi Hendrix is heading for auction this week in Boston. The bronze statue, which once stood on display in Hendrix’s New […]
2018-11-13
Titanic Captain’s ‘haunted’ mirror could sell for £10,000
An allegedly ‘haunted’ mirror once owned by the Captain of the Titanic will be offered for auction in the U.K next month. The antique silver-framed mirror originally belonged to Captain […]
2018-11-07
Chipped £3 porcelain dish sells for £100,000 at Hansons Auctioneers
A chipped Chinese porcelain dish originally bought for just £3 has sold for an incredible £100,000 ($131,250) at Hansons Auctioneers in London. The blue and white dish turned out to […]
2018-09-14
250-year-old Chinese vase could set new world record at Sotheby’s
A 250-year-old Chinese vase regarded as one of the most complex ever produced could set a new world record at Sotheby’s later this year. The remarkable Yamanaka Reticulated Vase is […]
2018-08-20
Germanodactylus cristatus pterosaur fossil to sell in London
This extraordinary Germanodactylus cristatus pterosaur was discovered in Solnhofen, Germany – one of the richest fossil hunting grounds in Europe. It’s now set to star in Christie’s Science & Natural […]
By Tom Meyrick
2018-07-05
Hopewell burial mound cache featured at Cowan’s
A remarkable cache of items discovered in a Hopewell Native American burial mound will be offered at Cowan’s Auctions on July 28. It’s set to headline the sale of the […]
By Tom Meyrick
2018-07-04
Ancient Egyptian limestone stele to make $237,000?
An Ancient Egyptian limestone stele will star in an antiquities auction at Sotheby’s London on July 3 with a valuation of £120,000-180,000 ($158,011-237,017). The beautifully preserved lot is covered in […]
By Tom Meyrick
2018-07-02
British Museum’s LGBTQ exhibition to feature artefacts from history
A major exhibition of historical artefacts with LGBTQ connections is on display in room 69a at the British Museum until October 17. Sexuality is at the centre of all human […]
By Tom Meyrick
2018-07-01
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 […]
By Tom Meyrick
2018-06-27
Silver toast rack sold for $2,600 at Hansons
Hansons Auctioneers sold a silver toast rack for an impressive £2,000 ($2,623) in a June 19 auction, a big increase on the £400 ($524) valuation. The consignor’s parents picked up […]
By Tom Meyrick
2018-06-21
Native American Kiowa sketchbook to beat $30,000?
A sketchbook of drawings by a Kiowa Native American artist is among the more intriguing items featured by Heritage Auctions in its June 26 Ethnographic Art sale in Dallas. The […]
By Tom Meyrick
2018-06-20
Copley’s O’Brien decoy auction will star $600,000 dovetailed goose
The Earnest-Gregory Dovetailed Goose – one of the most celebrated duck decoys in history – will sell at Copley Fine Art Auctions next month. It is the highlight of the third […]
By Dan Wade
