Copley’s O’Brien decoy auction will star $600,000 dovetailed goose
The Earnest-Gregory Dovetailed Goose – one of the most celebrated duck decoys in history – will sell at Copley Fine Art Auctions next month. It is the highlight of the third […]
By Dan Wade
2018-06-19
Historic Disneyland memorabilia set for auction at Van Eaton Galleries
A collection of rare Disneyland memorabilia will lead a forthcoming auction at California’s Van Eaton Galleries next month. The sale on July 7, ‘A Brief History of the Walt Disney […]
Napoleon’s bicorne hat from the Battle of Waterloo tops $400,000
A hat believed to have been worn by Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815 has sold at auction in France for more than $400,000. The iconic two-pointed ‘bicorne’ […]
Marlon Brando’s Harley-Davidson for sale at Julien’s Auctions
Marlon Brando’s Harley-Davidson motorcycle will cruise to auction later this month, as a star lot in the Julien’s Auctions Hollywood Legends sale. The classic motorcycle is expected to fetch up […]
2018-06-18
Elvis Presley’s first Las Vegas contract sells for $37,000
A signed copy of Elvis Presley’s first Las Vegas contract has sold for $37,000 at auction in the UK. Dating from April 1956, the two-week performance contract marked Elvis’ debut […]
Albert Einstein Nazi letter to star in June 28 auction
A 1938 letter from Albert Einstein urging his sister to leave Europe for the US to escape Nazi persecution is among the headliners at Nate D Sanders. The piece is […]
By Tom Meyrick
George Washington’s personal gold coin to sell at Heritage Auctions
The Washington President gold eagle coin, believed to have been owned by US president George Washington, could fetch millions when it goes up for sale at Heritage Auctions this summer. […]
Frida Kahlo V&A exhibition to celebrate her life in fashion
A new exhibition at the V&A Museum in London will showcase clothing and personal possessions belonging to the celebrated Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. Titled Frida Kahlo: Making Herself Up (on […]
By Tom Meyrick
17th century Oxford Crown discovered in attic
A coin discovered in an attic has been identified as an extremely rare 17th century Oxford Crown, minted by the engraver Thomas Rawlins. It’s estimated to be worth somewhere around […]
By Tom Meyrick
Classic car market posts third consecutive month of growth
The classic car market enjoyed its third consecutive month of growth in May, new figures from the Historic Auto Group (HAGI) reveal. The sector rose in value by 2.2% in May […]
By Dan Wade
2018-06-16
Rosa Parks’ Detroit house to sell in African-American auction
Civil rights activist Rosa Parks’ old house in Detroit will be among a phenomenal selection of African-American artefacts to cross the block at Guernsey’s. The African American Historic & Cultural […]
By Tom Meyrick
2018-06-15
Neil Armstrong Apollo 11 Moon dust samples go to court
A Tennessee woman has filed a lawsuit against NASA in a last ditch attempt to keep a vial of Moon dust she claims Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong gifted her. […]
By Tom Meyrick
Austrian James Bond museum offers super villain experience
A newly opened James Bond museum in Austria offers visitors the experience of life in a super villain’s lair. 007 Elements can be found perched atop Gaislachkogl, a mountain near […]
By Tom Meyrick
2018-06-14
Charles Schulz Peanuts exhibition to show in London
A major exhibition of work from Peanuts creator Charles Schulz will be shown at Somerset House in London starting in the autumn. Titled Good Grief, Charlie Brown, the show will […]
By Tom Meyrick
Rare copy of Action Comics #1 breaks $2 million
A rare copy of Action Comics #1, featuring the first appearance of Superman, has sold at auction in the US for more than $2m. The 1938 book is considered the […]
