Truman Capote’s ashes up for auction in California
Collectors looking to own a little piece of author Truman Capote will get their wish – literally – when an urn containing his memorial ashes goes up for auction in […]
2016-08-24
RM Sotheby’s sets new auction records for British and American cars
Major auction records tumbled during the first day of RM Sotheby’s blockbuster Monterey sale, as a pair of historic racers became the most expensive British and American cars ever sold. […]
2016-08-23
NASA test robot up for sale in RR Auction’s Remarkable Rarities sale
It may look like an extra from Star Wars, but this remarkable NASA test robot now up for sale at RR Auction actually played a role in the real-life Space […]
Heritage Auctions to sell one of the most important books in U.S history
One of the most important books in the history of the United States could fetch up to $100,000 when it crosses the auction block in Dallas next month. The Heritage […]
2016-08-18
Heritage Auctions to host biggest sports collectibles sale of the 21st century
Heritage Auctions is set to host the biggest sports collectibles sale of the 21st century, with its Platinum Night sale expected to realize more than $10 million. Historic treasures from […]
2016-08-17
Harold Lloyd’s Golden Age autograph collection to sell at Julien’s
A collection of signed photographs from Hollywood’s Golden Age, assembled by the silent comedy icon Harold Lloyd, is heading to auction at Julien’s next month. The time capsule collection features […]
Rare Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II hits Silverstone auction block
A rare and incredibly original 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II will be one of the star lots at Silverstone Auctions’ forthcoming Salon Privé sale. The 190 E 2.5-16 […]
2016-08-11
The Birdman of Alcatraz’ homemade chess board to sell at Christie’s
A bird atlas turned into a chess board by Robert Stroud, the Birdman of Alcatraz, is up for auction at Christie’s. The book, which dates back to the 1940s, was […]
Carol Shelby’s scratch-built Series 1 Convertible to sell at Barrett-Jackson
A rare car built from scratch by Carol Shelby will be amongst the star lots at Barrett-Jackson’s Las Vegas sale later this year. The auction in October will feature a […]
2016-08-10
Dai Vernon magic memorabilia to auction at Potter & Potter
A forthcoming sale of magic memorabilia at Potter & Potter will offer items from Dai Vernon, one of the 20th century’s most influential magicians. Born in Ottawa in 1894, Vernon […]
William and Kate’s royal Range Rover to auction for charity
A royal Range Rover used by The Duke & Duchess of Cambridge to drive their son Prince George home from hospital is up for sale in an online charity auction. […]
2016-08-09
Joan Newton Cuneo’s historic racing trophies set to auction
Historic trophies won by the celebrated female racing driver Joan Newton Cuneo are heading to auction in Seattle later this month. Cuneo (1876 – 1934) was the wife of New […]
Action Comics #1 sets new record at Heritage Auctions
Heritage Auctions set a new record in Dallas last week, with the sale of the world’s most iconic comic book – Action Comics #1. Published in 1938, the book features […]
2016-08-08
Julien’s to offer eclectic treasures from the estate of Frank and Gail Zappa
Julien’s Auctions has revealed details of its forthcoming sale of Property from the Estate of Frank and Gail Zappa. Frank Zappa is regarded as one of the most innovative rock […]
Hermann Goering’s gold-plated pistol up for auction
A gold-plated pistol once owned by the notorious Nazi Hermann Goering will be offered at auction in the U.S next month. Described by the auction house as "possibly the most […]
