Smithsonian launches Kickstarter fund to save Dorothy’s ruby slippers
The Smithsonian Institute has launched a new Kickstarter fund to help preserve “the most famous pair of shoes in the world”: Dorothy’s ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz. Originally […]
2016-10-19
Lost masterpiece found via Facebook sold for more than $1 million
A lost French masterpiece rediscovered via Facebook has sold for more than $1 million in Ohio. The artwork, entitled Rayon de Soleil (Sunbeam), was painted back in 1899 by the […]
Robin Williams’ bicycle collection sells for charity at Paddle8
A collection of bicycles owned by the late comic genius Robin Williams is set to auction for charity this month. The auction features 80 bikes in total, and runs online […]
2016-10-18
Original Tintin Christmas card illustrations could fetch $2.5 million
A stunning collection of original Tintin Christmas card illustrations could fetch more than $2.5 million at an auction in Paris next month. The set of 20 China ink drawings was […]
2016-10-17
First map of New York Harbour could fetch $10 million
The most expensive map ever offered on the open market could bring $10 million in New York next week. The hand-painted vellum map was created in 1531 by Italian cartographer […]
2016-10-14
Letter by the 31-day President leads Malcolm Forbes collection at Heritage
A collection of rare political letters once owned by the late billionaire and philanthropist Malcolm Forbes will be sold in Dallas next week. "In the pantheon of skilled collectors, few […]
Original E.T movie poster artwork brings $400,000 at Heritage
The original movie poster artwork for E.T has smashed its estimate at auction to sell for almost $400,000. The iconic poster was created by artist John Alvin, who also created […]
2016-10-13
Tupac’s Thug Life essay to auction for $10,000
An essay written by Tupac Shakur leads a collection of the late rapper’s memorabilia at Goldin Auctions this month. Shakur wrote the essay, entitled ‘Is Thug Life Dead?’, whilst serving […]
2016-10-12
Jonathan Swift’s onion bottle to sell at Bonhams
A unique 18th century serving bottle owned by the celebrated writer Jonathan Swift will be auctioned at Bonhams next month. Swift is regarded as the finest satirist in the history […]
Original document which created the modern Olympics could fetch $1 million
A historic document which became the blueprint for the modern Olympic Games is up for sale as part of Goldin Auctions’ October Legends sale. The document was written by Baron […]
2016-10-11
Chinese Emperor’s musket could fetch $2 million at Sotheby’s
An incredible 18th century musket made for a Chinese Emperor is set to auction at Sotheby’s, in the first sale of its kind ever held. The musket was made for […]
2016-10-10
Jimi Hendrix’s Swedish arrest record set to auction
Documents detailing Jimi Hendrix’s 1968 arrest for destroying a hotel room in Sweden are set to auction in L.A next month. The folder will be amongst the top lots in […]
Einstein’s Unified Field theory letter to son could top $100,000
A highly rare letter written by Albert Einstein concerning his Unified Field theory could fetch more than $100,000 in an online auction next week. Einstein wrote the letter, dated circa […]
2016-10-07
Early Prince guitar tops memorabilia collection at Julien’s
A vintage guitar used by Prince during the earliest days of his career is heading to auction next month, along with a large collection of his personal memorabilia. The items […]
Original Mickey Mouse Steamboat Willie script to auction
The first script ever written for a Mickey Mouse cartoon will be offered at a special animation auction later this month. The original draft for Steamboat Willie, regarded as the […]
