A tale of two birds: original Emu and Orville puppets up for auction
The original Emu and Orville puppets used by Rod Hull and Keith Harris are heading for the auction block at Bonhams next month. The two iconic puppets are expected to […]
2019-11-18
King Charles I’s beard hair could sell for more than £10,000
Two locks of hair from King Charles I’s beard are up for auction in the U.K this week, 370 years after he was beheaded for treason. The grisly royal mementoes […]
2019-11-13
Ultra-rare Beatles Shea Stadium poster up for auction at Heritage
One of the world’s rarest Beatles concert posters from their final tour is up for sale at Heritage Auctions in Dallas this week. The poster is one of only a […]
2019-11-12
Historic Apple computer prototypes set to auction at Bonhams
Three rare Apple computer prototypes will cross the auction block at Bonhams next month, in a sale dedicated to the history of science and technology. Each of the devices marks […]
2019-11-11
Original Woodstock music festival master tapes up for auction
An original set of master tapes from the Woodstock festival, featuring the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and Jefferson Airplane, is heading for auction next month. The historic archive […]
Cigarette case which deflected a WWI bullet to auction at Hanson’s
A silver cigarette case which saved the life of a young British soldier during WWI will be offered for sale at Hanson’s Auctions this month. The cigarette case belonged to […]
2019-11-08
John James Audubon’s Birds of America could fetch $8 million at Sotheby’s
A rare copy of John James Audubon’s natural history book Birds of America will be offered for sale at Sotheby’s in New York next month. The landmark 19th century work […]
Is this a real photo of Billy the Kid? If so, it could be about to sell for $1 million.
A newly discovered photograph said to depict Billy the Kid is up for auction in the U.S, with a potential price tag of $1 million. Only one genuine photograph of […]
2019-11-06
Dam Busters lucky teddy bear mascot could fetch £10,000
A teddy bear flown as a lucky mascot during the historic WWII Dam Busters raid will be offered at auction in the U.K next week. The bear, nicknamed ‘Pinnie the […]
Jerry Garcia’s Alligator guitar to auction at Bonhams
One of Jerry Garcia’s most famous guitars, nicknamed ‘Alligator’, is heading for auction at Bonhams in L.A next month. The special sale on December 10 will also include Garcia’s personal […]
2019-11-05
Marilyn Monroe’s personal Menorah set to auction in New York
A Menorah once owned by Marilyn Monroe could sell for up to $150,000 when it goes up for auction this week in New York. The Menorah will hit the block […]
Banksy sculpture The Drinker to auction at Sotheby’s after being stolen – twice.
One of Banksy’s most famous sculptures, ‘The Drinker’, is set to auction for the first time at Sotheby’s, 15 years after it was stolen from the streets of London. The […]
2019-11-04
Lady Gaga’s Golden Globes dress causes controversy on the auction block
The dress worn by Lady Gaga at the 2019 Golden Globe awards caused controversy after it went up for auction in the U.S this week. The Valentino Haute Couture gown […]
2019-10-31
Marvel Comics #1 could become the next $1 million comic book at Heritage Auctions
A rare copy of Marvel Comics #1 could be the next comic book to break the $1 million mark, as it heads for sale at Heritage Auctions next month. First […]
2019-10-23
Original handwritten Olympic manifesto to auction at Sotheby’s
The original handwritten manifesto that inspired the modern Olympic Games is heading for auction at Sotheby’s in New York. The 14-page manuscript was written by the French aristocrat Pierre de […]
