Paddle8 offers vintage music posters from Elvis Presley to Punk
A collection of vintage music posters ranging from Elvis Presley to punk is up for sale with Paddle8. The online auction company is currently hosting its ‘Legendary’ sale, with historic […]
2016-06-01
Thornhill Stem Cup sells for $5.3 million at Lyon & Turnbull
A highly rare, 600-year-old Chinese cup known as the Thornhill Stem Cup has sold for more than $5.3 million, after being discovered in a cupboard at a British university. The […]
Elmer E. Ellsworth’s presentation sword leads Cowan’s U.S history sale
A presentation sword owned by Colonel Elmer E. Ellsworth, the first Union officer killed in the Civil War, will lead an American History sale at Cowan’s Auctions next week. Ellsworth […]
2016-05-31
One-of-a-kind Indy 500 car sold at charity auction for $900,000
A one-of-a-kind race car signed by almost every living Indy 500 driver has raised $900,000 at a charity auction in Indianapolis. The vehicle, known as ‘The Stinger’, was a 21st […]
Francis Bacon’s paint-smeared gloves could top $10,000 at auction
A pair of Francis Bacon’s paint-smeared gloves, worn as he painted one of his most famous masterpieces, will be offered for sale at Chiswick Auctions next week. The paint-smeared gloves […]
Heritage to offer wine from one of the world’s greatest collectors
Fine wines from one of the world’s greatest collectors will hit the block at Heritage in Beverly Hills this week. The auction house is set to offer the Walter Oberlander […]
Pete Townshend’s smashed guitar leads The Who memorabilia collection at Heritage
A personal collection of memorabilia from a concert by The Who, complete with a piece of Pete Townshend’s smashed guitar, is amongst the most notable lots in a sale at […]
2016-05-27
Kerry Taylor fashion auction goes from Björk to King Charles II
The latest sale of vintage couture fashion and historic dress at Kerry Taylor Auctions covers everyone from Björk to King Charles II. Leading the selection of historic Royal memorabilia is […]
Finest Willie Mays jersey tops $220,000 at Grey Flannel Auctions
One of the finest Willie Mays jerseys in the hobby has sold for more than $220,000 at Grey Flannel Auctions. The game-worn New York Giants jersey was worn by Mays […]
2016-05-26
Dream’ Ferrari leads Bonhams vintage car sale in Connecticut
A rare Ferrari described as an "aficionado’s dream" will lead a line-up of rare vintage cars at Bonhams in Connecticut next month. The 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 is one of […]
Shakespeare’s First Folio brings $2.7 million at Christie’s
A copy of William Shakespeare’s First Folio has sold for more than $2.7 million at a special Christie’s auction in London. The work, which is regarded as "incomparably the most […]
Johnny Ramone’s custom guitar sold for more than $50,000
A custom guitar owned by the late punk legend Johnny Ramone has sold for more than $50,000 in an online auction. The white Hamer right-handed electric guitar was made for […]
Bonhams wants to know what’s in your jewelry box
Bonhams are encouraging people to raid their jewelry boxes, with a new campaign to help people learn the true value of their items. The ‘What’s in the box?’ campaign will […]
Cullinan Dream blue diamond could top $20 million at Christie’s
The Cullinan Dream – the world’s largest Fancy Intense blue diamond – could sell for more than $20 million at Christie’s next month. The huge colored gemstone originates from the […]
Constable’s six-foot sketch masterpiece to sell at Christie’s
A six-foot masterpiece by the English landscape painter John Constable will be offered at Christie’s in London next month. ‘View on the Stour near Dedham’ is one of Constable’s full-size […]
