Swann Auction Galleries to sell unpublished Picasso photobook
Swann Auction Galleriews are set to offer a unique, unpublished photography book about Pablo Picasso in New York next week. ‘Picasso en Provence’ is a maquette featuring 150 images by […]
2017-02-07
Houdini Water Torture poster sets new world record at Potter & Potter
A rare vintage poster featuring illusionist Harry Houdini has sold for a world record price in Chicago. The poster, printed in England in 1912, featured Houdini performing his most famous […]
2017-02-06
Incredible album of Old West outlaws to sell at Cowan’s Auctions
A remarkable photographic album featuring some of the Old West’s most notorious outlaws is heading for auction in Cincinnati this month. The book, which dates from the late 19th century, […]
Olga Korbut’s Olympic medals to sell at Heritage Auctions
Olympic medals and memorabilia from the collection of Olga Korbut, one of the most famous gymnasts of all time, will cross the block at Heritage this month. Born in Belarus […]
2017-02-03
Jimi Hendrix’s "out of sight" fan letter could fetch $30,000
A remarkably rare handwritten Jimi Hendrix letter will lead a sale of modern music marvels at RR Auction this month. Hendrix wrote the letter to a fan in November 1969, […]
Evel Knievel’s daredevil jumpsuit to sell at Heritage Auctions
A motorcycle jumpsuit worn by legendary daredevil Evel Knievel will headline a sale of historic sporting memorabilia at Heritage Auctions this month. The white leather jumpsuit, which features Knieval’s trademark […]
2017-02-02
Prince headlines Marvels of Modern Music sale at RR Auction
A huge collection of Prince memorabilia will headline RR Auction’s upcoming Marvels of Modern Music sale. One of the most important lots is a signed contract which allowed Prince to […]
2017-01-31
Ferrari 550 Maranello leads the pack at Silverstone Auctions Race Retro sale
A rare and highly sought-after Ferrari will be amongst the leading lots at Silverstone Auctions’ Rare retro Classic Car sale next month. The sale, held as part of the annual […]
2017-01-30
Boxing ticket used by Tupac on the night of his murder tops $20,000
A boxing match ticket used by Tupac Shakur on the night of his murder has sold for more than $20,000 at auction in the U.S. On the evening of September […]
Babe Ruth’s World’s Fair baseball uniform tops $220,000
A unique baseball uniform worn by Babe Ruth during the New York World’s Fair has sold at auction for more than $220,000. The uniform was the star lot of SCP […]
2017-01-26
Last Known Photograph of Edgar Allan Poe Could Fetch $10,000
The final photograph ever taken of the Master of the Macabre, Edgar Allan Poe, could sell for more than $10,000 at auction next month. The image was captured just three […]
2017-01-25
Earliest-known Thomas Edison document to sell at RR Auction
An important document from the earliest days of Thomas Edison’s career is currently up for sale with Boston-based RR Auction. Dating from 1869, the handwritten document relates to the sale […]
2017-01-23
Original sign from the iconic Whisky A Go Go club to auction
An original sign from the Whisky A Go Go, one of the world’s most iconic music venues, is up for sale this week. The gigantic pink neon sign is set […]
Christie’s London sale to offer masterpieces by Rothko and Rauschenberg
Masterpieces by Mark Rothko and Robert Rauschenberg will lead Christie’s forthcoming Post-War and Contemporary Art Evening Auction in London. The sale will present Rothko’s historic ‘No.1’, executed in 1949 as […]
2017-01-18
Golden Age’ Houdini Water Torture poster leads Potter & Potter sale
The latest Potter & Potter auction will, offer collectors the chance to acquire rare posters from the Golden Age of Magic. Leading the sale is a highly rare poster featuring […]
