Fauvist masterpieces to sell for first time at Sotheby’s
A pair of masterpieces by the leading proponents of Fauvism, André Derain and Maurice de Vlaminck, are heading to auction at Sotheby’s next month. The Fauvism movement, which flourished in […]
2016-04-11
Newly-discovered model train collection could bring $50,000 at Ewbank’s
A remarkable collection of model trains discovered in a British bungalow could bring up to £35,000 ($50,000) at auction next month. The collection, featuring close to 700 locomotives and about […]
Acker Merrall wine sale brings 129 new world records in New York
Acker Merrall’s most recent wine sale in New York established a remarkable 129 new world record prices, as bidders from around the world vied for the rarest vintages. The sale […]
Mecum to offer stunning private Shelby collection in Indianapolis
A stunning private collection of Shelby cars will cross the block as part of the forthcoming Mecum sale in Indianapolis. The company’s 29th annual Original Spring Classic auction will offer […]
2016-04-08
Bonhams to sell motorcycle collection of Italian racer Giuseppe Visenzi
A collection of motorcycles owned by the famed Italian racer Giuseppe Visenzi will be offered for sale at Bonhams later this month. Visenzi was a professional racer throughout the 1960s, […]
Julien’s Auctions to sell Elvis Presley and Lady Gaga’s first pianos
A forthcoming sale at Julien’s Auctions will present a tale of two pianos, which helped forge the music careers of two icons past and present: Elvis Presley and Lady Gaga. […]
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 […]
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 […]
