British Museum’s LGBTQ exhibition to feature artefacts from history
A major exhibition of historical artefacts with LGBTQ connections is on display in room 69a at the British Museum until October 17. Sexuality is at the centre of all human […]
By Tom Meyrick
2018-07-01
Albert Einstein letter pair headline at Nate Sanders
A pair of letters from Albert Einstein were the standout lots of Nate D Sanders’ most recent sale on June 28. The first, sold for $31,250, is addressed to his […]
By Tom Meyrick
2018-06-30
Bruce Springsteen’s Born to Run manuscript makes $250,000
Bruce Springsteen’s original lyrics to his breakout hit Born to Run (1975) realised $250,000 in an online auction at Sotheby’s that closed on June 28. That’s a solid increase on […]
By Tom Meyrick
2018-06-29
Inverted Jenny stamps sold in New York auction
A pair of Inverted Jenny stamps crossed the block in stamp specialist Robert A Siegel’s Rarities of the World auction in New York on June 27. This 1918 24c is […]
By Tom Meyrick
2018-06-28
Shoebox suffragette memorabilia heads to auction
A collection of suffragette memorabilia discovered in a shoebox under a staircase in Islington, London will feature at Hansons Auctioneers on July 2 with an estimate of £1,000-1,500 ($1,306-1,959). The […]
By Tom Meyrick
Michael Jackson portrait exhibition on in London until October
The National Portrait Gallery in London will host an exhibition of work inspired by the late “King of Pop”, Michael Jackson. Jackson was among the most influential performers of all […]
By Tom Meyrick
Christopher Reeve’s ‘Evil Superman’ costume sells at Julien’s
Christopher Reeve’s “Evil Superman” costume from Superman III (1983) was among the stars of a recent movie memorabilia sale at Julien’s Auctions. The costume is darker than the others used […]
By Tom Meyrick
2018-06-27
American Silk City Diner leads at RM Sotheby’s
A classic American Silk City Diner was the runaway star of the Dingman Collection sale at RM Sotheby’s in Hampton, New Hampshire this week. The unusual lot sold for $336,000, […]
By Tom Meyrick
Lucian Freud nude portrait reaches $26 million in London auction
Lucian Freud’s acclaimed nude portraits have become hugely sought after over the past couple of years. The trend was bolstered earlier this week when Nude on a White Cover (2002-2003), […]
By Tom Meyrick
Kiowa Native American sketchbook sells for $396,500
A sketchbook of drawings by a Kiowa Native American artist hit $396,500 in Heritage Auctions’ Ethnographic Art sale in Dallas last night (June 26). The lot was offered with an […]
By Tom Meyrick
Newly-discovered 1854-S Liberty Head Half Eagle coin could fetch millions
An incredibly rare 1854-S Liberty Head Half Eagle coin is heading for sale at Heritage Auctions next month, following a remarkable discovery in New England. The $5 gold coin is […]
2018-06-26
Henri Jayer wine auction raises $35 million in Geneva
The last wines from the cellar of celebrated Burgundy maker Henri Jayer have been sold off in a wildly successful auction hosted by Baghera Wines in Geneva. Well over a […]
By Tom Meyrick
Smithsonian’s American Revolution exhibition to run until 2019
The Smithsonian will explore the global impact of the American Revolution in a new exhibition at the National Museum of American History in Washington, DC. Titled The American Revolution: A […]
By Tom Meyrick
Horatio Nelson’s Battle of Trafalgar pocket watch to sell at Sotheby’s
The gold pocket watch worn by Admiral Horatio Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar will be offered for sale at Sotheby’s next month, where it’s expected to sell for up […]
Victoria Beckham’s old master exhibition hosted in London
Sotheby’s will collaborate with fashion designer and former pop star Victoria Beckham on an intriguing exhibition of old master portraits in London. The 16 works, including canvases by Peter Paul […]
By Tom Meyrick
