Goldin Auctions’ Great American Trading Card sale rewrites the record books
Goldin Auctions’ inaugural Great American Trading Card rewrote the record books this week. The sale achieved a remarkable 20 new world records, on its way to a final total of […]
2016-10-05
Ansel Adams’ camera could fetch $100,000 at Heritage Auctions
A camera owned by the American photograph Ansel Adams is set to hit the auction block later this month. The camera is one of the star lots of the Heritage […]
BBC art experts discover £20 million Raphael masterpiece
A pair of BBC art experts have uncovered a rare 16th century painting which could be worth around £20 million. The painting was discovered during a visit to Haddo House, […]
2016-10-04
Honus Wagner baseball card sets new $3.12 million auction record
A 107-year-old baseball card featuring legendary shortstop Honus Wagner has sold for a world record price of more than $3 million. The card in question was the American Tobacco Company […]
TIE Fighter pilot helmet leads Star Wars memorabilia at Prop Store sale
Three rare pieces of Star wars memorabilia have each realized six-figure sums during a major Prop Store auction in London. The most valuable piece was an screen-worn TIE fighter pilot […]
2016-09-30
Sotheby’s to sell secret bottle of 102-year-old Bollinger Champagne
A 102-year-old bottle of Bollinger Champagne will lead a remarkable sale at Sotheby’s later this year. The company is set to host an auction in New York featuring "a century […]
Lock of Lord Nelson’s hair up for auction
A rare lock of hair from the head of Lord Nelson is currently up for auction with JustCollecting.com. The lock is believed to have been taken from Nelson’s body following […]
2016-09-29
2,000 Wheels Head for Milan in Roaring RM Sotheby’s Sale
RM Sotheby’s is set to host the largest single-owner sale of classic cars and automobilia ever held in Europe – the ‘Duemila Ruote’, which translates as ‘2000 Wheels’. The auction […]
COINEX 2016 in London: preview
We’re just a day away from the start of COINEX 2016 in London – and it’s shaping up to be another spectacular event in the British capital. It’s the 38<sup>th</sup> outing […]
Dark Knight props set new Batman memorabilia auction record
A collection of big-screen Batman memorabilia has fetched more than £700,000 ($910,000) at a Prop Store auction in London, the biggest entertainment memorabilia sale ever held in the UK. Leading […]
2016-09-28
Frank Frazetta’s Red Planet could bring $500,000 at Heritage Auctions
Red Planet, a major work by the celebrated fantasy artist Frank Frazetta, could fetch half a million dollars when it hits the auction block in Dallas next month. The painting […]
2016-09-27
Major new Star Wars exhibition set to open at London’s O2
An upcoming exhibition in London will offer Star Wars fans a completely new way to look at their favourite characters. The STAR WARS Identities exhibition combines movie memorabilia, interactive technology […]
2016-09-26
Truman Capote’s ashes sold for $45,000
The cremated ashes of Truman Capote have sold for $45,000 at an auction in Los Angeles. The mortal remains of the celebrated writer hit the block at Julien’s, as part […]
Al Capone’s Alcatraz letter to son to sell for more than $50,000
A rare handwritten letter showing the softer side of gangster Al Capone is up for sale with an estimate of more than $50,000. Chicago crime boss Capone wrote the letter […]
2016-09-23
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 […]
