2019-06-27
Anonymous collector buys ‘lost’ Caravaggio masterpiece before it hits the auction block
A ‘lost’ Caravaggio masterpiece discovered in a French farmhouse attic has sold privately, just two days before it was due to hit the auction block. The 17th century painting ‘Judith […]
2019-06-26
Rare Bob Dylan and Buddy Holly items head for sale at Heritage Auctions
Two rare pieces of rock music history are heading for the auction block at Heritage next month, each attached with a significant story. The Entertainment & Music Memorabilia sale in […]
2019-06-25
David Gilmour’s guitar collections sells for world record $21.5 million
The guitar collection of Pink Floyd legend David Gilmour made history on June 20 when it sold at Christie’s for a world record $21.5 million. The New York auction featured […]
The $75,000 “miracle” dime recovered from a legendary shipwreck
A highly rare silver dime has been discovered by divers searching the wreck of the legendary treasure ship the S.S. Central America. Described as a “miracle” coin, the 1856 San […]
2019-06-20
Gun that killed Vincent Van Gogh sells at auction for $180,000
The rusted revolver Vincent van Gogh reportedly used to kill himself has sold for three times its estimate during an auction in Paris. The 19th century weapon, which was discovered […]
2019-06-19
Sotheby’s to sell one of the world’s “most important” watches
One of the world’s most important watches could sell for more than $1 million when it goes up for sale at Sotheby’s in London next month. Made in 1982, the […]
The Beatles’ first management contract to auction at Sotheby’s
The Beatles’ original 1962 contract with manager Brian Epstein will be offered for sale next month during an online auction at Sotheby’s. The contract is regarded as one of the […]
2019-06-18
Babe Ruth New York Yankees jersey sells for world record $5.64 million
A New York Yankees jersey worn by Babe Ruth has become the world’s most valuable piece of sports memorabilia, after it sold at auction for $5.64 million. The game-worn jersey […]
James Bond’s 1965 Aston Martin DB5 to auction at RM Sotheby’s
James Bond’s 1965 Aston Martin DB5, dubbed “the most famous car in the world”, is heading for auction in California with RM Sothebys. The iconic car, which comes complete with […]
Original Concorde nose cone could soar to over $350,000 in U.K auction
An original Concorde nose cone could fetch more than $350,000 when it hits the auction block in the U.K next week. The iconic cone, from one of the 20th century’s […]
