McLaren F1 supercar sets $15.6 million world record price
A McLaren F1 supercar has sold at Bonhams for a world-record price of $15.62 million. The legendary sports car, capable of an incredible 243 mph, shattered the previous record during […]
2017-08-22
London’s O2 to host world’s first official Prince exhibition
The world’s first official exhibition celebrating the life of Prince will open at the O2 in London later this year. The late pop icon’s instruments, stage outfits, awards and handwritten […]
Norman’s Rockwell’s ‘lost’ baseball painting sells for $1.6 million
A ‘lost’ Norman Rockwell painting that was discovered hanging on a family’s wall in Austin, Texas has fetched a staggering seven-figure sum at auction. The work, entitled ‘Tough Call’, was […]
Aston Martin DBR1 sets new $22 million auction record in Monterey
The world’s "most important" Aston Martin has become the world’s most expensive British car, after it sold for more than $22 million in California. The 1956 Aston Martin DBR1 crossed […]
2017-08-21
Original Eleanor Rigby music score set to auction for £25,000
The original music score for The Beatles classic song Eleanor Rigby is heading for auction next month, where it could sell for up to £25,000. The manuscript was handwritten by […]
Elvis Presley’s Graceland piano sells for $375,000 on eBay
A piano once owned by Elvis Presley has sold in a charity auction on eBay for $375,000. The white grand piano had originally been the centrepiece of Elvis’ music room […]
Original 1983 Madonna Polaroids could fetch $350,000
A set of original Polaroid photographs of Madonna, taken in 1983 just weeks before she first became famous, is up for sale in New York. The unique collection is being […]
Donald Healey’s motoring memorabilia to sell at Bonhams Goodwood sale
Personal memorabilia from the collection of British motoring pioneer Donald Healey will be sold at Bonham’s next month, during the Goodwood Revival Sale. Healey was a legendary racing driver who […]
2017-08-17
Who wants the chance to own Willie Nelson’s bathtub?
Personal memorabilia from the former home of country music legend Willie Nelson is heading for sale online. The sale at Backstage Auctions will include handwritten lyrics, personal letters, photographs, tour […]
RM Sothebys auction celebrates 70 years of Ferrari
RM Sothebys has revealed its line-up for the forthcoming ‘Ferrari – Leggenda e Passione’ sale. The auction, which takes place at the birthplace of the marque in Maranello, Italy, will […]
2017-08-16
Robert Crumb comic art tops $6.3m Heritage auction
A collection of original Robert Crumb artworks led the way in Heritage Auctions’ recent $6.3 million comic book sale. The auction featured a number of original cover illustrations and full […]
2017-08-15
Historic Austin-Healey rally car heads to the Goodwood Revival
The most original Works Rally Healey in existence will be offered for sale at Bonhams next month, as part of the annual Goodwood Revival sale. The 1961 Austin-Healey 3000 MK […]
Stolen $160m masterpiece discovered in an antique store window
A painting worth $160 million has been discovered hanging in an antique store window, more than 30 years after it was originally stolen. Willem de Kooning’s abstract work ‘Woman-Ochre’ had […]
World’s rarest Wonder Woman comics set for record eBay auction
Three of the world’s rarest and most valuable Wonder Woman comic books will be offered for sale on eBay this month. To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the character’s creation, […]
2017-08-14
Elvis Presley’s Armadillo suit tops $1.6 million Graceland auction
A sale of Elvis memorabilia at Graceland has realized more than $1.6 million, during events commemorating the 40th anniversary of his death in Memphis. The auction featured a wealth or […]
