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 […]
2016-05-26
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 […]
Past meets present at Heritage Auctions’ Texas art sale
Texan artists past and present brought strong prices in Dallas last week, as Heritage Auctions’ dedicated Texas Art sale fetched almost $640,000. Topping the sale was A Blue Bonnet Field-Evening, […]
2016-05-25
Original How the Grinch Stole Christmas animation art to sell at Heritage Auctions
A collection of original artwork from How the Grinch Stole Christmas will be offered for sale at Heritage next month, direct from the personal archive of legendary animator Chuck Jones. […]
2016-05-24
Lamborghinis lead Silverstone Auctions’ £3.2 million sale
Lamborghinis led the field at the Silverstone race track last week, as Silverstone Auctions achieved a result of £3.2 million in their annual May sale. Topping the sale was a […]
Bonhams to offer treasure trove of Disney art in the Drawn to Film sale
A treasure trove of original Disney animation art is heading for sale at Bonhams in New York next month. The Drawn to Film auction, hosted in conjunction with Turner Classic […]
Elton John’s Warhol and Basquiat artwork to sell at Sotheby’s
An art work by Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat will be offered at Sotheby’s Paris next month, from the personal art collection of Elton John. ‘Untitled, 1984-1985’ is one of […]
Golden Age Disney animation studio furniture to auction in California
A sale of rare Disney memorabilia in California will let collectors step back in time next month, with original furniture from the Golden Age of the animation studio. Van Eaton […]
2016-05-23
Elvis Presley’s guitar and piano fetch big prices at Julien’s auction
A pair of instruments owned by Elvis Presley were amongst the biggest-sellers in New York this weekend, at a sale of iconic music memorabilia hosted by Julien’s Auctions. Topping the […]
Heritage Auctions’ print sale offers blue-chip artists at affordable prices
Heritage Auctions is set to host its first dedicated sale of Modern & Contemporary Prints, which aims to offer blue-chip names at affordable prices. The auction will features works by […]
Warhol’s hand-painted Mao portrait could top $1 million at Bonhams
A rare Andy Warhol portrait of Chairman Mao will lead a forthcoming sale of Post-War and Contemporary Art at Bonhams. The partially hand-painted work, regarded as arguably the finest of […]
William Koch wine cellar sets $21.1 million record at Sotheby’s
The wine cellar of William I. Koch has sold for more than $21 million, setting a new world record price at Sotheby’s. Koch’s remarkable collection of rare vintages, assembles over […]
Muhammad Ali’s passport could bring $35,000 at Bonhams
A U.S passport owned by boxing legend Muhammad Ali will be offered for sale at Bonhams next month. The passport covers a vital period in Ali’s career, as he sought […]
2016-05-20
Original Disney animation cels star at Heritage Auctions
Original production cels from Disney classics such as Sleeping Beauty, Snow White and Fantasia will lead a sale of Animation Art at Heritage Auctions next month. The sale in Dallas […]
