Spy cameras of the Cold War spooks head for auction
Vladimir Putin was once a KGB officer and liaison to the Stasi, so perhaps he carried one of these fascinating Cold War spy cameras. Find out how you can own your own here
2025-05-14
TV’s Thomas the Tank Engine model trains to sell
Kids loved Thomas the Tank Engine in books and on TV. Models that brought the character to life are being sold at auction to support a charity for people with autism.
Big auction prices expected for “lucky” Year of the Monkey Chinese stamp sheets
Full sheets in excellent condition of one of the most famous and popular Chinese stamp issues should make big money at a Hong Kong sale this month. The Spink sale […]
Julian Lennon sells John’s papers, including Beatle lyric, at major rock auction
Handwritten lyrics are the ultimate way to celebrate the work of our favourite rock artists. Who will get these amazing Beatle lyrics?
Brand new Rolex Daytona expected to make over £200,000
The Daytona is a legend. And this version, a special edition in yellow gold for the centenary of Le Mans was only made available to special Rolex clients.
2025-05-07
£10 “too much” for Lowry painting now worth £1 million
Lowry’s work today is really well known, but he was an unknown when he sold this picture for £10 and threw in another work for free. Now just one will sell for £1 million.
2025-04-29
1925 Brough Superior motorbike set for £350,000 auction
A machine raced at a very high level and still going strong, this 1920s Brough motorcycle is one of the best bikes of its era and could make £350,000. Find out why here.
2025-04-24
Super-rare Shakespeare Folios full set worth £4.5 million
A complete set of the four Shakespeare Folios will be sold by auction in London this May with a top estimate of £4.5 million. Sotheby’s are selling the four volumes, […]
2025-04-23
$1,500 eBay drawing is $150,000 Magritte masterwork
A Magritte on eBay? Sounds surreal, but a drawing sold for just over $1,500 might be worth 100 times that at auction next month.
Door to TV’s Cheers to make $150,000?
Cheers ran for 12 seasons and has a huge fan base. Will one of them stump up over $100,000 for a piece of the set? We’ll find out next month.
Tour van with Kurt Cobain artwork heads to auction
This van slogged around US tour venues full of punks and metalheads, but one day Kurt Cobain drew on its side and potentially made it a work of art. How much will it sell for?
2025-04-17
1971 Patek Philippe is star of Hong Kong watch sale
A “possibly unique”. “highly important” 1971 Patek Philippe watch is the star lot in Sotheby’s Hong Kong April show, with a top estimate of £2.3 million or $3.1 million (HK$24 […]
$2 million expected for Michael Jordan jersey, shorts
All Micheal Jordan jerseys are valuable but this one has seen real, hard action in 17 ties of a spectacular season. See how much it is worth here.
2025-04-16
“I shall await my journey’s end before I pass judgment on her.” Titanic message soars to pre-sale £60,000
The Titanic still fascinates collectors today, and a huge sale includes some incredible articles, like a card sent from on board the ship, and a used dining ticket.
$5.7 million first bid for Kobe Bryant rookie jersey
Kobe Bryant is next up in the battle for the most valuable star in basketball history. How much will his debut-season shirt make? It’s already riding on a nearly $6-million bid.
