The world’s most valuable Marvel comic book sells for record $1.26 million
A copy of Marvel Comics #1, which launched the entire Marvel brand back in August 1939, has sold for a new world record price at Heritage Auctions in Dallas. The […]
2019-11-22
Lyrics to Elton John’s greatest songs up for auction at Bonhams
The original handwritten lyrics to some of Elton John’s most famous songs are heading for auction at Bonhams next month. The working manuscripts for hits such as Your Song, Candle […]
James Bond author’s passionate love letters to auction at Sotheby’s
An archive of love letters charting the romance of James Bond author Ian Flemming and his wife Ann will be offered for sale at Sotheby’s next month. The collection of […]
2019-11-20
Iconic Friends TV props to sell for the first time at Prop Store
Iconic props from the TV sitcom Friends will be offered for sale for the first time next month, in a charity auction celebrating 25 years of the hit show. Hundreds […]
2019-11-19
Glinda the Good Witch’s Wizard of Oz wand to auction at Bonhams
A wand made for Glinda the Good Witch in the classic film The Wizard of Oz will lead a movie memorabilia auction at Bonhams next month. The wand will cross […]
Charles Lightoller’s Titanic watch for sale at Goldin Auctions
The watch owned by Charles Lightoller, the Second Officer who miraculously survived the sinking of the Titanic, is up for sale at Goldin Auctions. The Swiss silver pocket watch bears […]
Princess Diana’s famous ‘Travolta’ dress to auction in London
Princess Diana’s ‘Travolta’ dress could fetch more than $450,000 when it goes up for sale at Kerry Taylor Auctions in December. The dress was worn by Diana during a state […]
2019-11-18
Jesse Owens’ 1936 Berlin Olympic gold medal set for auction
A gold medal awarded to Jesse Owens during the 1936 Berlin Olympics could sell for more than $1 million at Goldin Auctions next month. The historically significant medal is currently […]
A tale of two birds: original Emu and Orville puppets up for auction
The original Emu and Orville puppets used by Rod Hull and Keith Harris are heading for the auction block at Bonhams next month. The two iconic puppets are expected to […]
“Masterpiece” Chinese teapot discovered by accident sells for record £1 million
A Chinese teapot described as “an Imperial masterpiece” has sold for £1 million in the U.K, after it was discovered by accident during a routine valuation. Auctioneers at Duke’s in […]
2019-11-13
King Charles I’s beard hair could sell for more than £10,000
Two locks of hair from King Charles I’s beard are up for auction in the U.K this week, 370 years after he was beheaded for treason. The grisly royal mementoes […]
Chinese vase discovered in charity shop for £1 sells for £484,000
A vase bought in a U.K charity shop for just £1 has sold for almost £500,000, after it was discovered to have been made for a Chinese Emperor. The remarkable […]
Ultra-rare Beatles Shea Stadium poster up for auction at Heritage
One of the world’s rarest Beatles concert posters from their final tour is up for sale at Heritage Auctions in Dallas this week. The poster is one of only a […]
