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Rare pre-war baseball cards set world record prices in Dallas
A complete set of rare pre-war baseball cards has set a series of new world records at auction in Dallas. Released in 1933, the 240-card Goudey set was the first […]
2016-04-18
Stolen Inverted Jenny discovered after 60-year mystery
An Inverted Jenny, one of the world’s rarest postage stamps, has been recovered by a U.S auction house more than half a century after being stolen. A single sheet of […]
Sotheby’s to sell $1 million ‘Time Capsule’ wine collection
A remarkable private wine collection which remained hidden away for years could bring close to $1 million when it hit the auction block at Sotheby’s next month. The collection features […]
Bonhams to sell unique Peter Blake ‘Pop Art’ Bentley
A one-of-a-kind Bentley designed by renowned British artist Sir Peter Blake will be auctioned for charity at Bonhams this summer. Described as "the world’s first pop art Bentley", the car […]
2016-04-15
Warhol, Picasso and Lichtenstein lead Sotheby’s print sale
Sotheby’s has announced highlights of its forthcoming Prints and Multiples sale in New York, featuring notable works by the likes of Andy Warhol, Pablo Picasso and Roy Lichtenstein. The New […]
Newly-discovered Titanic ‘warning report’ set for auction
A document which proves the Titanic could have been sunk before it ever reached an iceberg is heading for sale in the U.K. The previously unknown document was given to […]
Simón Bolívar’s antique pistols sold for $1.8 million at Christie’s
A pair of pistols once owned by the South American revolutionary Simón Bolívar has sold for $1.8 million in New York. The antique pistols topped the Christie’s ‘Exceptional’ sale, which […]
"World class" Coca-Cola memorabilia to sell at Morphy Auctions
One of the world’s finest collections of vintage antique beverage and tobacco advertising is heading for sale at Morphy Auctions. Assembled over 45 years, the Robert Newman collection is renowned […]
Julien’s to auction world’s largest Marilyn Monroe memorabilia collection
Julien’s Auctions has announced it will sell the world’s largest private collection of Marilyn Monroe memorabilia. The Beverly Hills auction house will offer the collection of David Gainsborough-Roberts, which has […]
2016-04-14
Rare British motorcycles lead Bonhams Stafford sale
Bonhams’ forthcoming Stafford motorcycle sale will offer collectors the best of British later this month. The auction, which takes place as part of the annual International Classic Motorcycle Show, will […]
Monumental Basquiat masterpiece set for $40 million New York auction
A masterpiece by Jean-Michel Basquiat could bring more than $40 million when it hits the auction block in New York next month. Painted in 1982, the monumental untitled work measures […]
Sotheby’s to offer stunning Swiss birdcage automaton
A stunning Swiss musical bird cage automaton will be one of the highlights of Sotheby’s forthcoming Important Watches sale in Geneva. The highly rare automaton clock is a remarkable example […]
Harrison Ford’s Star Wars jacket sells for almost $200,000
A jacket worn by Harrison Ford in Star Wars: The Force Awakens has raised almost $200,000 in an online charity auction. The film, released in 2015, saw Ford return to […]
2016-04-13
Sotheby’s to host first European Ceramics & Silver sale in a decade
Sotheby’s is set to host its first dedicated sale of European Ceramics, Silver and Objects of Vertu in almost a decade. The auction, ‘From Earth to Fire’, will focus on […]
Diamond encrusted Chanel handbag leads Heritage Luxury sale
A rare diamond encrusted Chanel handbag is one of the star lots in Heritage Auctions’ upcoming Luxury Accessories sale in New York. Described as "one of the most exclusive and […]