Original “Keep Calm and Carry On” poster brings $12,500 in New York
An original “Keep Calm and Carry On” poster was amongst the top lots of Swann Auction Galleries‘ recent sale in New York. The famous British WWII propaganda poster sold for […]
By Tom Meyrick
2018-08-07
Secretariat’s 1973 Kentucky Derby horseshoe could set record at Leland’s
A horseshoe worn by Secretariat during his legendary victory in the 1973 Kentucky Derby is up for auction at Leland’s this month. Bidding on the historic shoe has already surpassed […]
2018-08-06
Piece of Abraham Lincoln’s bloodstained shirt to auction in Connecticut
A piece of Abraham Lincoln’s bloodstained shirt from the night he was assassinated is heading for auction in Connecticut this month. The historic fragment of cloth will be offered for […]
By Tom Meyrick
George Harrison’s Maton Mastersound guitar could fetch $500,000
A guitar used by George Harrison during The Beatles’ last appearance at The Cavern Club is heading to auction in the U.K next month. Harrison played the 1963 Maton Mastersound […]
2018-08-03
Lady Gaga’s crazy outfits lead pop star memorabilia auction
A collection of outlandish outfits worn by Lady Gaga led a sale of music memorabilia at Gotta Have Rock and Roll Auctions last week. Gaga’s unusual fashion choices have fetched […]
By Tom Meyrick
2018-08-02
Watch containing the world’s oldest rum brings top price at Fellows
A rare watch containing a drop of the world’s oldest rum surprised auctioneers this week, when it sold for three times its estimate in the U.K. The Speake-Marin limited-edition timepiece […]
By Tom Meyrick
Han Solo’s jacket leads Prop Store sale of iconic Star Wars memorabilia
A jacket worn by Harrison Ford as Han Solo in The Empire Strikes Back could fetch more than $1 million when it goes up for sale in London next month. […]
2018-08-01
Judy Garland’s unseen Wizard of Oz wig soars at Profiles in History
A wig worn by Judy Garland during filming of The Wizard of Oz has smashed its estimate at a Profiles in History sale, featuring memorabilia from the personal collection of […]
2018-07-31
Gianni Versace’s iconic 90s designs to star at Leslie Hindman Auctioneers
The iconic 1990s creations of Gianni Versace will be under the spotlight in Chicago next month, as auction house Leslie Hindman hosts a sale dedicated to the late fashion designer. […]
World’s most remarkable hypercar, the Bugatti Chiron, to auction at Bonhams
It’s been described as “the most daunting hypercar ever built”, and now, only a year after it rolled off the production line, this Bugatti Chiron is heading to auction. The […]
By Tom Meyrick
1913 Liberty Head nickel worth $5 million to auction in Pennsylvania
A rare nickel worth $5 million is heading for auction in Pennsylvania next month, as part of the American Numismatic Association’s annual World’s Fair of Money convention. The 1913 Liberty […]
2018-07-30
Peter Sellers’ Aston Martin DB4GT stars in RM Sotheby’s London sale
A vintage Aston Martin owned by British comedy legend Peter Sellers will be one of the star lots at RM Sotheby’s forthcoming London sale. The auction, which takes place at […]
By Tom Meyrick
2018-07-26
Elvis Presley’s bullet-riddled TV set up for sale at Graceland
A TV set blasted at gunpoint by Elvis Presley is amongst the highlights of an upcoming auction at Graceland next month. The sale, which takes place at Presley’s former Memphis […]
World’s rarest Star Wars action figures could set new records at Heritage
A unique collection of the world’s rarest Star Wars action figures is heading for sale at Heritage Auctions in Dallas next month. ‘The Dubai Collection’, assembled by an anonymous collector, […]
By Tom Meyrick
2018-07-25
David Bowie’s first demo tape rediscovered after 50 years
David Bowie’s first demo tape is up for auction in the U.K, having been rediscovered by his former band mate after more than 50 years. The recording dates from 1963, […]
