American Revolutionary sailor’s journal found in cupboard
A remarkable handwritten journal kept by a young American revolutionary sailor was recently donated to the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia. It was found in a cupboard in […]
By Tom Meyrick
2018-05-11
1774 vin jaune wine to feature at Christie’s Geneva
Christie’s has announced the sale of three hugely rare bottles of 1774 vin jaune in its upcoming Fine Wines sale in Geneva on May 26. Each is valued at up […]
By Dan Wade
Comedy legend Jerry Lewis’ collection to sell at Julien’s Auctions
The personal collection of legendary comedian Jerry Lewis is heading for sale in Las Vegas next month with Julien’s Auctions. The sale on June 22 will feature memorabilia from Lewis’ […]
2018-05-10
Sandy Koufax 1963 jersey smashes LA Dodgers record
A Sandy Koufax jersey from his barnstorming 1963 season has set a new auction record for a piece of LA Dodgers memorabilia. The lot achieved $429,625 in Goldin Auctions Spring […]
By Tom Meyrick
World’s greatest collection of baseball autographs heads to Heritage Auctions
One of the world’s greatest collections of baseball autographs is expected to fetch more than $200,000 when it hits the block at Heritage Auctions next week. The Jack Smalling Collection […]
Frank Lloyd Wright windows to star in New York sale
A collection of stained glass windows by singular American architect Frank Lloyd Wright are to star in Sotheby’s Important Design auction in New York on May 24. Among the highlights […]
Rockefeller’s American art collection raises $106.8m
Christie’s sale of David and Peggy Rockefeller’s American art collection raised an extraordinary $106.8m last night. That brings the total for the sale of the couple’s unparalleled estate sale to […]
By Dan Wade
Native American Pipe returned to tribe
A Native American catlinite pipe has been returned to the Dakota people following its controversial auction last week. The lot realised $39,975 in the sale, more than double the $20,000 […]
2018-05-09
Peggy and David Rockefeller auction sets world record
Day one of the Peggy and David Rockefeller auction went off with a bang at Christie’s, setting a new record for the most valuable sale in history. The vast collection […]
Saint Louis’ Apollo 11 exhibition opens on April 14
The Saint Louis Science Center will play host to the Smithsonian’s travelling exhibition on the Apollo 11 Moon landings from April 14 to September 3. Titled Destination Moon: The Apollo […]
By Dan Wade
Duke of Cambridge medal collection offered at Sotheby’s
Sotheby’s is teaming up with medal specialists Morton & Eden to offer the collection of Prince George, Duke of Cambridge (1819-1904). That’s the position now occupied by Prince William. Around […]
By Tom Meyrick
Alcoholics Anonymous’ Big Book achieves $2.4m
The original working manuscript to Alcoholics Anonymous’ legendary Big Book has sold for $2.4m. The text last sold for $992,000 at Sotheby’s in 2007. Controversy surrounded that first sale, as […]
By Dan Wade
2018-05-08
Man Ray’s London Underground poster sets new record
An example of Man Ray’s iconic 1938 London Underground poster has set a new record at auction. The lot realised $149,000, making it the most valuable Underground poster ever sold. […]
By Tom Meyrick
2018-05-04
Richard Diebenkorn collection to sell in New York
Christie’s will auction a collection of 22 works by the celebrated Californian painter Richard Diebenkorn. They’re consigned from the collection of New York developer Donald Zucker and his wife, Barbara. […]
Royal wedding cakes to sell at Julien’s Auctions
Ahead of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s upcoming nuptials, Julien’s Auctions will offer an assortment of cakes from five major royal weddings. The slices, all displayed in their original boxes, […]
By Dan Wade
