Paul Signac masterpiece set to action at Sotheby’s
One of the most important paintings by Pointillist artist Paul Signac will be offered for auction at Sotheby’s next month. ‘Maisons du port, Saint-Tropez’ was painted in 1882, and given […]
2016-04-08
Pope Francis’ skullcap set for online charity auction
A silk skullcap worn by Pope Francis will be sold online to raise funds for a children’s charity later this month. The cap, regarded as "a highly powerful symbol in […]
Champagne sunk by German U-Boat resurfaces at Bonhams
A bottle of vintage champagne rescued from the bottom of the ocean after 80 years will be offered for sale at Bonhams next week. The Fine Wine sale in London […]
Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach sale reveals charity auction line-up
Barrett-Jackson has revealed the line up of vehicles set to cross the block for charity in Palm Beach this weekend. The company’s 14th Annual Palm Beach Auction will offer an […]
2016-04-07
J.K Rowling’s Harry Potter chair brings almost $400,000 in New York
J.K Rowling’s chair, in which she sat whilst writing the first two Harry Potter books, has smashed its estimate at auction in New York. The chair was the comfiest of […]
Kurt Cobain letter defending Courtney Love set for auction at Julien’s
A letter from Kurt Cobain to his record label, defending his wife Courtney Love and threatening to break up Nirvana, is going up for auction in New York next month. […]
Unique Pink diamond could bring $38 million in Geneva
One of the world’s most spectacular and important pink diamonds will be offered for sale at Sotheby’s next month. Weighing in at 15.38 carats, the ‘Unique Pink’ is an exceptional […]
Auctions America sale brings $20 million in Fort Lauderdale
Auctions America generated $20 million in sales down in Florida this weekend, at the company’s 14th annual Fort Lauderdale sale. The three-day event was packed with enthusiasts and collectors, and […]
2016-04-06
De Beers Millennium blue diamond sets auction record in Asia
A magnificent blue diamond known as the ‘De Beers Millennium Jewel 4’ has become the valuable piece of jewelry ever auctioned in Asia. The diamond sold as part of the […]
Original Birds of America prints flock to Bonhams
A series of rare prints from John James Audubon’s Birds of America will be offered at Bonhams in Los Angeles this month. The celebrated 19th century naturalist and painter dedicated […]
Zhang Daqian artwork sets new auction record in Hong Kong
A masterpiece by the celebrated Chinese artist Zhang Daqian has sold for a world record price at Sotheby’s. The hanging ink scroll entitled Peach Blossom Spring sold for a stunning […]
Pistols owned by historic revolutionaries set for record auction at Christie’s
A pair of flintlock pistols owned by both the Marquis de Lafayette and Simón Bolívar could set a new auction record at Christie’s later this month. The silver-mounted rifled flintlock […]
Sotheby’s Asian Art sales top US$100 million in Hong Kong
The Sotheby’s April series of Modern and Contemporary Asian Art sales have so far realized more than US$100 million during two frantic days in Hong Kong. The weekend saw six […]
2016-04-05
Bonhams set for major L.A sale of California & Western art
Bonhams is set to host an auction dedicated to the popular field of California & Western art in Los Angeles. The sale will be the first of three annual auctions […]
Rifle given by Queen Victoria to John Brown set for Bonhams auction
A rifle gifted by Queen Victoria to her faithful servant John Brown is heading to auction at Bonhams later this year. The deer-stalking rifle was a Christmas gift to Brown, […]
