George Michael’s private art collection to auction at Christie’s
Pop icon George Michael’s private art collection, which offers a “portrait of Britain in the 1990s”, is heading for auction at Christie’s next month. Michael, who passed away in 2016, […]
2019-02-11
Marilyn Monroe’s black ‘divorce’ dress set for auction
A dress worn by Marilyn Monroe as she tearfully announced her divorce from Joe DiMaggio in 1954 is heading for the auction block next month. The simple black zip-up dress […]
2019-02-07
Shackleton Antarctic expedition sledge sells for $185,000 at Bonhams
A sledge used during Ernest Shackleton’s historic expedition to the Antarctic has smashed its estimate during an auction at Bonhams in London. The sledge had originally belonged to Eric Marshall, […]
Walt Whitman’s personal copy of Leaves of Grass heads for auction
Walt Whitman’s personal copy of his seminal poetry book Leaves of Grass will be offered for auction at Bonhams next month. The unique first edition copy bears Whitman’s signature, and […]
2019-02-06
Sworders’ ‘Out of the Ordinary’ sale offers a taste of the unusual
A collection of strange objects and remarkable oddities is heading for auction next week, at Sworders’ second annual ‘Out of the Ordinary’ sale. Ever wanted to own a centaur skeleton? […]
Lock of George Washington’s hair sold at auction for $35,000
A lock of U.S President George Washington’s hair once owned by the family of Alexander Hamilton has sold at Lelands Auctions for $35,000. The historic hair was attached to a […]
2019-02-05
Chinese vase discovered in attic after 20 years sells for over $750,000
A unique Chinese vase discovered in an attic stunned auctioneers when it sold for more than $750,000 in the U.K last week. The vase, believed to date from the late […]
2019-02-04
Prop Store set to host first-ever vintage toy auction
Movie memorabilia specialists Prop Store are set to host their first-ever auction of vintage toys and collectibles in Los Angeles later this month. The two-day live auction, which takes place […]
2019-02-01
Barnfind Bugattis discovered in a Belgian artist’s studio could top $1 million
A trio of rare barnfind Bugattis are heading for auction in Paris next week, after they were discovered hidden at the studio of a Belgian sculptor. The three Pre-War vehicles […]
2019-01-31
David Gilmour’s incredible guitar collection to auction at Christie’s
Pink Floyd legend David Gilmour’s incredible guitar collection is heading to auction at Christie’s in New York on June 20. The sale has been billed as “the largest and most […]
2019-01-30
Unique ‘Heart of Space’ meteorite could fetch $500,000 at Christie’s
One of the finest meteorites in private hands, known as ‘The Heart of Space’, could fetch up to $500,000 when it goes up for auction at Christie’s next month. The […]
Catawiki set to host World Money Fair rare coin auction
Online auction specialists Catawiki are hosting a special sale of rare coins this weekend, just in time for the launch of the annual World Money Fair. The event, which kicks […]
Remarkable French barn find collection of cars sells for over $1 million
A remarkable hoard of barn find classic cars has sold for more than $1 million, after they were discovered hidden on a farm in France. French auction company Interencheres hosted […]
2019-01-23
Pete Rose’s record-breaking 4,192nd hit bat to sell at Heritage Auctions
The baseball bat used by Pete Rose to break Ty Cobb’s all-time MLB hit record is heading for auction at Heritage next month. The bat has been described as “arguably […]
2019-01-22
Original sections of the Berlin Wall to sell at Summers Place Auctions
Summers Place Auctions will give collectors to own a piece of 20th century history next month, with the sale of two rare original sections of the Berlin Wall. The U.K […]
