Canyon Diablo meteorite sells for enormous sum
How much would you pay for a 70 pound Canyon Diablo meteorite? If it’s anything less than $237,500, you would have missed out in Christie’s online-only meteorite sale, which closed […]
2018-02-15
Bill Gross to auction US postage stamp collection
“Bond King” Bill Gross has announced he is to auction off the US portion of his fabled postage stamp collection. The Pacific Investment Management (PIMCO) founder will sell the haul […]
2018-02-14
Single malt Scotch whisky soaring in global popularity
Exports of single malt Scotch whisky soared by 14% in value in 2017. That’s according to the latest official statistics from the UK’s HMRC. The figures indicate a surge in […]
John Blundall’s puppet collection to sell in Glasgow
The lifetime collection of the late puppet maker and puppeteer John Blundall is set to cross the block at Lyon & Turnbull in Glasgow on February 28. Blundall created some […]
2018-02-13
Bizarre 17th century sex manual banned for 250 years heads to auction
A rare copy of a bizarre 18th century sex manual is up for auction in the UK, after it was banned from publication for almost 250 years. The volume, entitled […]
World’s rarest white diamond to fetch millions at Sotheby’s
Sotheby’s Diamonds, a new boutique from the prestigious auction house, has announced its flagship item – a flawless round cut 102.3 carat stone. This is the only diamond of its […]
2018-02-09
Hindenburg relic with a chilling Nazi secret stuns auctioneers in Boston
An original piece of fabric from the Hindenburg airship stunned auctioneers in Boston this week, after it smashed its estimate to fetch over $35,000. The large red swatch was recovered […]
Bugatti Type 57T stars in Bonhams’ Grand Palais sale
A Bugatti Type 57T racing car has sold for $886,758 in Bonhams’ Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais auction in Paris today. The lot was among the top […]
2018-02-08
Picasso’s Le Matador to auction for first time
Looking for a reasonably priced Picasso? Aren’t we all. Well, all things are relative, but Picasso’s 1970 self-portrait Le Matador is heading to auction for the first time and the […]
2018-02-07
Amazing Spider-Man cover art expected to sell for $300,000
The original comic book cover art for The Amazing Spider-Man #100 is expected to fetch up to $300,000 when it goes up for auction later this month. Drawn by legendary […]
2018-02-06
Abraham Lincoln’s fountain pen to beat $30,000?
A pen gifted to Abraham Lincoln during the American Civil War (1861-1865) is due to cross the block at Nate D Sanders later this month. The pen features a gold, […]
Prince’s "evil" Black Album could fetch $30,000 at RR Auction
A highly rare copy of Prince’s unreleased Black Album is heading for sale at RR Auction in Boston next week. The mint-condition record is expected to fetch up to $30,000 […]
George Washington inauguration button will auction
This button commemorates the inauguration of George Washington in 1789. It’s inscribed: "General Washington Pater Patriæ". That Latin phrase means “Father of his Country”. While that term is commonly associated […]
2018-02-05
Paris’ Hotel Ritz to auction 10,000 pieces of furniture
Paris’ Ritz hotel is auctioning off its five-star furniture. The Hotel Ritz is selling more than 10,000 pieces of furniture and decorative pieces across 3,500 lots. The items are no […]
2018-02-02
Travel and exploration memorabilia to sell in London
Historic travel and exploration memorabilia will auction at Bonhams London on February 7. Among the most intriguing pieces offered in the sale is a rare photograph taken by Frank Hurley […]
