David Gilmore’s Ferrari leads pop star car line-up at Bonhams
Classic cars owned by the likes of David Gilmore, Peter Sellers and Elton John will be up for grabs at Bonhams later this month. The celebrity rides are amongst the […]
2017-06-21
Original Salem witch trials manuscript sold in New York
A rare original manuscript used during the infamous Salem witch trials has sold for more than $100,000 in New York. The handwritten document remains one of the few surviving piece […]
Rare Frankenstein posters lurch towards the block at Heritage Auctions
A pair of highly rare Frankenstein movie posters could bring top prices at Heritage Auctions next month. First is an original poster for Frankenstein, the classic 1931 Universal horror which […]
2017-06-19
James Jamerson’s legendary bass guitar tops Heritage memorabilia sale
A guitar owned by the legendary Motown bassist James Jamerson has sold for $68,750, topping a sale of music memorabilia at Heritage Auctions. Jamerson was a member of ‘The Funk […]
Chinese vase sets Irish auction record after global bidding war
An antique Chinese vase has smashed the Irish auction record for a work of art, after sparking a global bidding war between collectors. The vase was offered at a Sheppard’s […]
Bugsy Siegel document reveals the story of the Las Vegas mob
A rare stock certificate which tells the story of the Las Vegas mob is heading for auction this month. The certificate is signed by the infamous gangster Benjamin ‘Bugsy’ Siegel, […]
2017-06-15
Historic Olympic Medals Found Hidden In An Ohio Bookcase
A treasure trove of historic Olympic medals is up for auction, after they were discovered in hidden inside a bookcase in Ohio. The medals had been won at the 1904 […]
2017-06-14
Babe Ruth’s 1927 Yankees World Series ring up for auction
The World Series Championship ring presented to Babe Ruth as part of the iconic 1927 New York Yankees team is heading to auction for the very first time. The 14k […]
King George IV’s secret wife and the Fitzherbert Jewel
A locket which tells the story of King George IV’s secret forbidden marriage is up for sale at Christie’s next month. The diamond locket is known as the ‘Maria Fitzherbert […]
U.S flag flown during D-Day landings to sell at Bonhams
Bonhams will offer a U.S flag flown during the WWII D-Day landings as part of an upcoming sale in New York. The stars and stripes flag was flown aboard the […]
2017-06-13
Paul Newman’s own ‘Paul Newman’ Rolex Daytona watch up for auction
An iconic Rolex watch owned by Paul Newman could bring a world record price when it comes up for sale at Phillips later this year. The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Oyster […]
This is the droid you’re looking for: R2-D2 up for auction
A very special R2-D2 robot could sell for up to $2 million when it comes up for auction in California this month. The company has described the robot as "without […]
2017-06-12
The Audrey Hepburn collection set for landmark Christie’s auction
Christie’s has announced a landmark auction featuring the personal collection of Audrey Hepburn. The sale, which takes place in London on September 27, will include items spanning Hepburn’s life and […]
Michael Jordan’s 1984 Olympic Gold sneakers set new world record
A pair of sneakers worn by Michael Jordan in the 1984 Olympic basketball finals has sold for a new world-record price at SCP Auctions. Worn by Jordan as Team USA […]
Picasso’s gift to his greatest muse could fetch £500,000
A unique ring given by Pablo Picasso to his lover Dora Maar will be offered at Sotheby’s this month, as part of an auction featuring small-yet-remarkable artworks. The ring, which […]
