David Hockney masterpiece set for record-breaking $80 million sale at Christie’s
David Hockney’s masterpiece ‘Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures)’ looks set to become the world’s most expensive artwork by a living artist. Described as “one of the most […]
2018-09-14
Chipped £3 porcelain dish sells for £100,000 at Hansons Auctioneers
A chipped Chinese porcelain dish originally bought for just £3 has sold for an incredible £100,000 ($131,250) at Hansons Auctioneers in London. The blue and white dish turned out to […]
Remarkable Hunter S. Thompson letter archive to sell at Nate D. Sanders
A remarkable archive of unpublished letters by the acclaimed writer Hunter S. Thompson is heading for sale at Nate D. Sanders later this month. The collection includes more than 180 […]
2018-09-12
David Bowie’s first demo tape tops $50,000 at Omega Auctions
David Bowie’s first demo tape sold for than $50,000 during a sale of music memorabilia at Omega Auctions in the U.K Bowie was just 16 years old in 1963 when […]
Star Wars concept art of John Mollo to sell at Bonhams
A remarkable archive of Star Wars concept art from the Academy Award-winning British costume designer John Mollo is heading for sale at Bonhams later this year. Mollo (1931 – 2017) […]
2018-09-11
John Lennon’s stamp collection on display at The Smithsonian
John Lennon’s childhood stamp collection is now on display in a new exhibition at the Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum. Entitled ‘John Lennon: The Green Album’, the exhibition runs until February […]
2018-09-10
Judy Garland’s stolen ruby slippers recovered by FBI after 13 years
Thirteen years after they were mysteriously stolen, the FBI has finally recovered a pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz. The iconic shoes were […]
2018-09-07
Daniel Radcliffe’s Harry Potter robe to auction at Sotheby’s
The original Hogwarts robe worn by Daniel Radcliffe in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone is up for auction next month. The screen-worn robe will be offered at Sotheby’s, as […]
2018-09-06
Piece of the world’s first transatlantic aircraft to auction in Dublin
An original piece of the first plane to fly non-stop across the Atlantic will be offered for auction in Dublin later this month. The historic flight was made in June […]
2018-09-04
Original Sooty TV puppet sells at auction for record £14,500
A Sooty puppet originally used on TV by Harry Corbett stunned experts this week when it sold at auction for £14,500 ($16,000). The famous yellow bear is one of Britain’s […]
Mark Twain’s advice letter to a young writer could fetch $50,000
A remarkable letter by Mark Twain offering writing advice to a young author will be offered for sale at Bonhams in New York later this month. The five-page letter is […]
2018-09-03
World’s rarest Chinese artwork could achieve new auction record at Christie’s
Christie’s is set to offer the world’s rarest Chinese artwork during a highly anticipated auction in Hong Kong this November. Dating from the 11th century, ‘Wood and Rock’ is the […]
Tragic Titanic watch tops $50,000 at Heritage Auctions
A watch owned by a passenger who died during the sinking of the Titanic has sold for more than $50,000 at Heritage Auctions. The rusted watch, featuring Hebrew letters for […]
2018-08-30
Nelson Mandela’s prison cell letter set for $130,000 sale at Bonhams
A personal and insightful letter written by Nelson Mandela whilst imprisoned on Robben Island will be offered for sale at Bonhams next month. The rare letter is estimated to sell […]
2018-08-29
Apple-1 computer and Steve Jobs memorabilia set to soar at RR Auction
An original Apple-1 computer is expected to sell for more than $300,000 when it hits the auction block in Boston next month, alongside a collection of rare Steve Jobs memorabilia. […]
