Natural wonders on offer at Heritage Nature and Science auction
A spectacular selection of natural wonders will be on offer in Dallas next month, as part of Heritage Auctions’ Nature & Science Signature Auction. Leading the catalogue is a remarkable […]
2016-05-20
American masterworks bring $27.1 million at Sotheby’s in New York
Important works by John Singer Sargent, Norman Rockwell and Jamie Wyeth were amongst the biggest sellers at Sotheby’s sale of American Art this week. The auction in New York set […]
Georgia O’Keeffe landscape tops Christie’s American Art sale
A masterwork by Georgia O’Keeffe has topped a Christie’s American Art sale in New York. Lake George Reflection, painted circa 1921-22, surpassed its estimate to sell for $12,933,000, the second-highest […]
Records tumble at Heritage original comic art auction
A Heritage Auctions sale of rare comic books and comic art saw records tumble in New York last week. In front of a packed house at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, the […]
2016-05-19
Bonhams to sell one of the world’s rarest and most beautiful books
One of the world’s rarest and most beautiful books will be offered for sale at Bonhams in New York next month. The Fine Books and Manuscripts sale on June 8 […]
Phillips watch sale breaks Rolex auction record twice in Geneva
A Phillips sale of vintage watches in Geneva has broken the auction record for a Rolex twice within a matter of minutes. The two-session sale achieved a total of more […]
Oppenheimer Blue’ diamond sets new world record at Christie’s
An enormous diamond known as the ‘Oppenheimer Blue’ has smashed a world record at Christie’s in Geneva. Weighing 14.62 carats, the Fancy Vivid Blue diamond was the largest of its […]
Willie Mays rookie card leads Heritage $11 million sports collectibles sale
A rare Willie Mays rookie card has topped another successful sale of trading cards and sports memorabilia at Heritage. The Sports Collectibles Catalog Auction on May 12-14 achieved a total […]
2016-05-18
Jim Craig’s Miracle on Ice collection to auction at Leland’s
Miracle on Ice’ goalkeeper Jim Craig has placed his personal collection of memorabilia up for auction with Leland’s. The sports memorabilia specialists will offer 17 items from Craig’s collection, including […]
Rare Subaru Impreza 22B to sell at Silverstone Auctions
One of the world’s rarest and most sought-after Japanese performance cars will cross the block at Silverstone Auctions later this week. The company’s May sale, which takes place at the […]
Sotheby’s sets $175 million record for world’s biggest jewelry sale
Sotheby’s has hosted the biggest jewelry auction in history, setting a new record of more than $175 million in Geneva. The Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels sale achieved a total […]
Yoshitomo Nara folio leads Bonhams Hong Kong art sale
A rare collection of drawings by Yoshitomo Nara will lead a Bonhams sale in Hong Kong this week. The Japanese neo-pop artist has developed an acclaimed cult following around the […]
Chesley Bonestell and Joe Kubert artworks offered at Phillip Weiss Auctions
Original science fiction and comic book artwork by two giants of the genres will go under the hammer at Phillip Weiss Auctions next month. The Long Island auction house will […]
Abraham Lincoln signed documents lead Sotheby’s American History sale
A pair of historic documents signed by President Abraham Lincoln will be offered for sale at Sotheby’s later this month. The ‘Two Centuries of American History’ auction, which takes place […]
Napoleonic General’s pocket watch tops $3 million at Christie’s
A 200-year-old pocket watch owned by a Napoleonic General has sold for more than $3 million at Christie’s. The Breguet No. 217 ‘perpétuelle’ pocket watch was the star lot of […]
