Mercedes-Maybach G650 Landaulet sets record at Bonhams
A highly rare 2017 Mercedes-Maybach G650 Landaulet has sold for a world record price during a Bonhams sale in Belgium. The Mercedes-Maybach G 650 Landaulet was launched at the 2017 […]
2017-10-09
D.H Lawrence’s Lady Chatterley cheque up for auction
A cheque sent to author D.H Lawrence to buy copies of his banned book Lady Chatterley’s Lover is up for auction at Lyon & Turnbull. The book was banned in […]
Phillips to host dedicated Henri Cartier-Bresson photography sale
Phillips is set to host an auction dedicated to the work of legendary photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson. ‘Henri Cartier-Bresson: The Eye of the Century’ will take place in New York on […]
JFK’s speedboat sells for $75,000 at Guernsey’s
A vintage speedboat once owned by U.S President John F. Kennedy has sold at auction for $75,000. The boat was the star lot in a sale dedicated to JFK memorabilia, […]
Marilyn Monroe’s Breakfast at Tiffany’s script up for auction
A copy of the Breakfast at Tiffany’s script originally sent to Marilyn Monroe is up for auction in Beverly Hills next month. Breakfast at Tiffany’s is one of the most […]
2017-10-06
Marlene Dietrich’s short snorter to sell at Swann Auction Galleries
A ‘short snorter’ originally owned by the iconic screen star Marlene Dietrich will be offered for sale at Swann Auction galleries next month. The term ‘short snorter’ refers to a […]
Marc Chagall masterpiece to auction for the first time in 90 years
A masterpiece by Marc Chagall is set to appear on the open market for the first time in almost 90 years. Les Amoureux, painted in 1928, is a portrait of […]
2017-10-05
Porsche that inspired Judas Priest’s Turbo Lover set for auction
A classic car that inspired rock band Judas Priest’s biggest hit is heading for auction in the U.K this month. The vehicle in question is a Porsche 911 Turbo SE […]
2017-10-04
Colonel Sanders’ iconic white suit up for auction
A white suit worn by KFC founder Colonel Sanders could be yours this month, unless you’re too chicken to bid on it. The suit is up for sale at Julien’s […]
Discover the mystery behind the creepy Woodbridge Pit figures
A pair of carved wooden figures with a truly creepy backstory are up for sale at Rago Auctions this month. The mysterious figures will be offered as part of the […]
2017-10-03
Letter which changed the U.S Civil War to sell at Heritage Auctions
One of the most important letters ever sent during the U.S Civil war is heading for sale at Heritage Auctions this month. The document was sent in October 1864 by […]
Ancient Chinese ‘brush washer’ bowl sets $37.6m world record
A 900-year-old Chinese bowl has set a new world record in Hong Kong by selling for $37.6 million. The ancient ceramic bowl, known as a ‘brush washer’, was made in […]
Ancient Chinese plate found in kitchen cupboard tops $300,000
A plate discovered in a kitchen cupboard in the U.K has sold for more than $300,000 – after it turned out to be an important 300-year-old Chinese antique. The blue […]
2017-10-02
Christie’s to offer record-breaking white diamond in Geneva
Christie’s are set to offer one of the "world’s most beautiful" diamonds at auction in Geneva next month. The enormous largest D flawless diamond weighs 163.41 carats, and is the […]
Winston Churchill’s half-smoked cigar could fetch $10,000
One of Winston Churchill’s half-smoked cigars could sell for more than $10,000 when it goes up for auction this month. Churchill smoked the cigar during a trip to Paris in […]
