“The finest” Inverted Jenny could raise millions in NY stamp sale
Siegel Auction Galleries will auction “the finest” Inverted Jenny stamp on November 8. The Jenny is the most famous error in philatelic history. It goes to auction with an estimate […]
2023-11-01
In-demand Oppenheimer letter set to bust estimate
The auction of a personal letter signed by atom bomb pioneer Robert Oppenheimer is currently running at 75 times its estimate. The letter is listed in the Fine Autograph and […]
2023-10-27
Unique 18th-century cavalry helmet was hidden in London home
A one-of-a-kind Irish helmet was discovered sitting on a shelf of hats by a London auction house. Now, the Tarleton-pattern helmet is up for sale. It is expected to raise […]
2023-10-26
ZZ Top man’s personal collection in major rock sale
The collection of Dusty Hill, the late bass guitarist with Texas’s bearded rockers ZZ Top, is being sold to raise money for charity. It includes guitars, custom costumes and memorabilia […]
2023-10-25
Pink gold Pateks head “important watches” sale
Two Patek Philippes in pink gold are expected to realise the highest prices at the first of Sotheby’s “Important Watches” sales in Geneva in November. The top estimate in the […]
Brando’s Apocalypse Rolex leads Geneva sale
Mohamad Zaman will be the owner of one of the world’s largest one-man watch collections until November 6th. That’s when Mr Zaman’s extraordinary lifetime collection will be sold at Christie’s […]
2023-10-19
Cobain’s last-show guitar tipped to realise millions
There can be little doubt that Kurt Cobain is now either at or close to the pinnacle as the most collectible modern rock star. The sale of the guitar he […]
2023-10-12
1st time in the sale room for legendary Patek Philippe
A 1978 watch that has never been sold at auction will be the star item at Philips November Geneva sale if estimates run true.
2023-10-11
Mansell fires starting gun on major F1 sale
One of Britain’s favourite motor racing stars is selling the bulk of his personal memorabilia collection. Nigel Mansell, the 1992 F1 world champion, is selling 330 lots through RM Sotheby’s […]
2023-09-14
Wilko’s world cup-winning shirt up for September sale
A nation woke up early to watch Johnny Wilkinson drop-kick England to rugby world cup glory in Australia on November 22, 2003. Now, one lucky fan can own a shirt […]
2023-08-24
Diana sweater set to realise up to £55k
The sale of a simple woollen jumper at a Sotheby’s sale in September will illustrate the iconic status of the late Diana, Princess of Wales.
2023-08-18
Intimate Lennon portrait by best friend is unique
The only portrait of John Lennon by his then best friend, Stuart Sutcliffe, is a unique insight into the young Beatle. The picture will be sold on June 18th in […]
2023-06-16
See the $6-million face
A 2,000-year-old Greek gold coin has smashed the world record price for an ancient coin sold at auction. The “Panticapaeum stater”, from near Kerch in Crimea, realised $6 million (£4.8 […]
2023-05-31
7 Rolex watches star in Christie’s Sultan sale
Watches made for the Sultan of Oman that are among the rarest ever created were star lots in a May 13th sale by Christie’s in Geneva. His Majesty Sultan Qaboos […]
2023-05-18
Smashed Cobain Fender stars in US music sale
A black, signed, left-handed Fender Stratocaster played – and then smashed – by Nirvana singer Kurt Cobain is listed with a $60,000 – $80,000 estimate in Julien’s Auctions current music sale.
