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.
2023-05-16
5 extraordinary items from the giant Freddie Mercury auction
Sotheby’s have fired the starting gun on what could be one of the biggest rock-related auctions of recent years. Such is the extent of the collection of personal items owned […]
2023-05-04
Amy Winehouse library for sale in online auction
A library of 230 books owned by the late singer Amy Winehouse is for sale with an estimate of around £70,000 to £80,000. The volumes, many of which feature Winehouse’s notes […]
2023-04-20
$150k Gretzky collectible tops sport-card sale
A card described as “the most important hockey card issued” is estimated to reach over $150,000 in a sale of sports cards by Heritage Auctions. The card is a 1979 […]
Saturday Night Fever suit gets $200,000 estimate
A $200,000 estimate has been placed on one of the most iconic costumes in film history, John Travolta’s white suit from Saturday Night Fever. The garment is due to be […]
2023-04-06
Rolex Daytona watches among highlights of Paul Newman sale
Can you have it all? Paul Newman was a top-level Hollywood star for decades. He enjoyed a famously long-lasting, loving marriage. And he could indulge his passions. Two of those […]
2023-03-31
Phillips to auction Patek Philippe watch owned by Last Emperor of China
A $1-million watch with heavy damage. There’s no mistake in that value: the watch is only the 8th of its kind known. And it’s categorically linked to one of the […]
