Antique Chinese vase causes major shock in Swiss auction
An antique Chinese vase has shocked auctioneers in Switzerland, after it sold for 10,000 times its estimate. The 2ft tall vase, featuring three blue dragons on a yellow background, was […]
2017-09-25
Unique 600-year-old Buddha statue valued at more than $3 million
A remarkable 600-year-old Buddha statue could fetch more than $3 million at auction in Hong Kong next month. The 15th century sculpture is the star lot of the Bonhams ‘Images […]
2017-09-08
Chinese vase sets Irish auction record after global bidding war
An antique Chinese vase has smashed the Irish auction record for a work of art, after sparking a global bidding war between collectors. The vase was offered at a Sheppard’s […]
2017-06-19
Old vases discovered on mantelpiece sell for almost $20 million
A pair of Chinese vases discovered on a mantelpiece has sold for almost $20 million at auction in London. The remarkably rare vases were made in the 18th century for […]
2017-05-17
Original Thomas Edison phonograph patent set for auction
An original patent application for the phonograph signed by Thomas Edison himself is heading for auction in the US next week. The document will be offered for sale by One […]
2017-04-05
Ancient Roman Ingot discovered with a metal detector brings £25,000
An ancient Roman ingot has sold for £25,000 at auction in the U.K, having been discovered buried in a farmer’s field. The solid lead ingot, weighing 20kg and measuring half […]
2017-03-23
Captain Cook’s 250-year-old waistcoat to auction in Sydney
A waistcoat once owned by pioneering British explorer Captain James Cook is heading for auction later this month. The 250-year-old embroidered silk waistcoat was reportedly worn by Cook in 1770, […]
2017-03-13
Lions from the tomb of King Charles V of France to sell at Christie’s
Christie’s is set to auction a historic pair of 14th century marble lions from tomb of King Charles V of France. For centuries, experts believed the sculptures to have been […]
2017-02-21
Morphy Auctions sale evokes spirits of the Old West
From antique gold bars to beaded war shirts, whisky bottles or Bowie knives – an upcoming sale at Morphy Auctions will send bidders back in time to the Old West. […]
2017-01-04
Chinese royal hat stand used as a table lamp tops $700,000 at Christie’s
A rare piece of Imperial Chinese porcelain has sold for more than $700,000 at Christie’s, after spending more than 50 years as a table lamp in Wales. The elaborately decorated […]
2016-11-09
Swedish Royal snuff box leads Heritage Objects of Vertu sale
A golden snuff box with Swedish Royal heritage is amongst the treasures on offer at Heritage Auctions next month. The company is set to host its biannual Fine Silver and […]
2016-09-23
Sotheby’s Mechanical Marvels sale presents the King Farouk Magician Box
A remarkable gold mechanical snuff box once owned by King Farouk of Egypt will lead a sale of 19th century mechanical marvels at Sotheby’s next month. The Important Watches sale […]
2016-05-09
Exquisite Chinese objects on offer at Sotheby’s in London
A selection of exquisite Chinese objects from some of the world’s finest private collections will be offered by Sotheby’s in London next week. The Important Chinese Art sale will feature […]
