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1,000 year-old chess pieces set for sale at Sotheby’s
A collection of early chess pieces dating back more than 1,000 years will be offered for sale at Sotheby’s next month. The remarkable collection, one of the most significant of […]
2016-03-14
"Most important Chinese historical object" to sell at Sotheby’s
Sotheby’s is set to sell what’s been described as "the most important Chinese historical object ever to be offered at auction". The Seal of the Mandate of Heaven was carved […]
Sotheby’s to sell $35 million blue ‘Millennium’ diamond
Sotheby’s is set to sell the ‘De Beers Millennium Jewel 4’, the largest oval fancy vivid blue diamond ever offered at auction. It was originally one of the Millennium Jewels, […]
Rubens’ masterpiece ‘Lot and his Daughters’ to sell at Christie’s
A masterpiece by Sir Peter Paul Rubens is heading to auction at Christie’s later this year. ‘Lot and his Daughters’, painted circa 1613-1614, has remained unseen by the public for […]
Rare Glorious First of June medal to sell at Bonhams
A highly rare medal celebrating a British naval victory during the French Revolutionary Wars will be offered at Bonhams later this month. The large gold medal was one of only […]
Julien’s Auctions to offer The Pele Collection in London
A remarkable collection of memorabilia spanning the career of football legend Pelé will be offered at auction in London later this year. This summer Julien’s Auctions will host Pelé: THE […]
2016-03-10
Remarkable rarities added to the RM Sotheby’s Monaco auction
Remarkable rarities lead the latest additions to the RM Sotheby’s Monaco sale, which takes place as part of the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique weekend on May 14. The biennial […]
Clars reveals auction highlights from Picasso to Maloof
Picasso ceramics, iconic Sam Maloof furniture and stunning art deco jewelry are the order of the day in Clars Auction Gallery’s upcoming sale. Topping the auction is a rocking chair […]
Animated Chinese clock tops Fontaine’s $1.6 million sale
A rare animated Chinese clock soared to more than $330,000 as part of the latest sale at Fontaine’s Auction Gallery in Massachusetts. The sale achieved a total of $1.6 million, […]
Late Zhang Daqian masterpiece could set new record at Sotheby’s
A late-career masterpiece by Chinese artist Zhang Daqian will be amongst the highlights of a forthcoming Sotheby’s sale in Hong Kong. The Fine Chinese Paintings Spring sale will feature approximately […]
Tate Modern to exhibit Elton John’s photography collection
Tate Modern has announced details of a major new exhibition featuring photography from the collection of Sit Elton John. The exhibition will feature the work of over 60 photographers, including […]
Unique Mercedes-Benz 500 K Cabriolet could top $7 million at Bonhams
A unique Mercedes-Benz 500 K Cabriolet has been added to the roster of Bonhams’ single-marque Mercedes-Benz auction The upcoming sale already had one stunning example with coachwork by Saoutchik, and […]
2016-03-09
Unique Public Enemy movie poster could bring $80,000 at Heritage
A remarkably rare James Cagney movie poster discovered in a Pennsylvania attic will lead an upcoming auction at Heritage this month. The Style-A One Sheet poster for the 1931 gangster […]
Skinner, Inc. presents treasures in first Asian Arts sale of 2016
Skinner, Inc. is set to host its first Asian Art sale of 2016, with more than 500 lots set to cross the block in Boston later this month. Timed to […]
Christie’s announce sale of pieces from Joan Rivers’ Manhattan apartment
Christie’s has announced it will sell pieces from the collection of the late comedienne Joan Rivers later this year. The auction will offer paintings, furniture and decorative arts from Rivers’ […]