Auction News
Harry Houdini’s original escape tricks set to auction at Bonhams
A pair of escape tricks originally owned by legendary magician Harry Houdini are up for auction at Bonhams in New York on March 6. Both pieces originate from Houdini’s estate, […]
2020-02-14
Van Gogh painting found in junk shop for £45 could fetch over £12 million
A Van Gogh painting discovered in a junk shop for £45 could sell for more than £12 million when it goes up for sale at a major European art fair […]
2020-02-12
Spider-Man’s Amazing Fantasy #15 debut leads Heritage comic book sale
A rare copy of the first ever Spider-Man comic book, Amazing Fantasy #15, could sell for over half a million dollars when it goes up for auction next month. The […]
Ernest Hemingway’s Moveable Feast typewriter up for auction
The typewriter used by Ernest Hemingway to write his autobiography is up for auction at University Archives in Connecticut. Hemingway used the vintage Royal typewriter in the late 1950s whilst […]
2020-02-11
Albert Einstein’s childhood puzzle toy up for auction
One of Albert Einstein’s most treasured childhood puzzle toys is going up for auction at Bonhams in New York next month. The antique pegboard puzzle game dates from the 1880s, […]
2020-02-10
Samuel Colt’s original revolver patents up for auction
Samuel Colt’s original patents for his revolver, which helped change the course of U.S history, are set to auction at University Archives this month. The sale on February 26 will […]
2020-02-07
Jack Kerouac’s last typewriter to auction at University Archives
Jack Kerouac’s last typewriter could sell for up to $20,000 when it goes up for auction later this month with University Archives. The typewriter comes directly from Jack Kerouac’s estate […]
Noel Gallagher’s handwritten Oasis lyrics could fetch £10,000 at auction
A set of Noel Gallagher’s handwritten lyrics from the Oasis album ‘(What’s the Story) Morning Glory?’ could fetch up to £10,000 at auction later this month. The collection features Noel […]
2020-02-06
Ultra-rare vintage Apple sneakers to sell at Heritage Auctions
A pair of ultra-rare Apple sneakers could sell thousands of dollars when they come up for sale at Heritage Auctions next month. The Apple sneakers were created as prototypes in […]
Kobe Bryant’s historic 81-point game score sheet up for auction
An original NBA score sheet from Kobe Bryant’s historic 81-point game against the Toronto Raptors is heading for the auction block later this month. The autographed sheet has been consigned […]
2020-02-05
Banksy’s ‘rejected’ Brexit artwork could top £500,000 at auction
A Brexit-themed Banksy artwork could fetch more than half a million pounds at auction next week, after being rejected from an exhibition at the Royal Academy. The 2018 piece entitled […]
2020-02-04
Important signed Harry Potter first edition could fetch world record price at Bonhams
A highly important first edition copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone could be about to set a new world record price at Bonhams next month. The rare signed […]
Lady Gaga’s outrageous outfits up for auction at Gotta Have Rock and Roll
Some of Lady Gaga’s most outrageous outfits are up for grabs this week, as pieces from her wardrobe hit the auction block on February 7. The online sale by pop […]
2020-02-03
Whitney Houston’s wedding dress up for sale at Heritage Auctions
Whitney Houston’s wedding dress from her turbulent marriage to Bobby Brown is going up for sale at Heritage Auctions in April. Houston wore the one-of-a-kind Marc Bouwer dress when she […]
Isaac Newton’s notes on the existence of God up for auction at Bonhams
A remarkable manuscript by Sir Isaac Newton discussing his theories on the existence of God is heading for auction at Bonhams next month. Written in 1710, the manuscript explores Newton’s […]