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 […]
Keith Haring’s “secret” mural could bring up to $5 million at Bonhams
A Keith Haring mural described as the artist’s “best kept secret” could sell for up to $5 million when it goes up for auction at Bonhams next month. The Grace […]
2019-10-21
Babe Ruth’s 500th home run bat could fetch over $1 million at SCP Auctions
The baseball bat used by Babe Ruth to hit his 500th home run could be set to sell for over $1 million at auction later this year. The historic bat […]
2019-10-18
Robert Crumb’s original ‘Stoned Agin’ artwork to sell at Heritage Auctions
Robert Crumb’s original artwork for his famous comic strip ‘Stoned Agin’ will be offered for sale at Heritage Auctions next month. The 1971 illustration has been described as a “cultural […]
2019-10-16
‘Holy Grail’ Star Wars figures could rewrite the record books at Hake’s Auctions
A collection of ‘holy grail’ Star Wars action figures is up for sale at Hake’s Auctions, which could potentially rewrite the record books. The online sale, which runs until November […]
Rago to auction rare sculpture by iconic outsider artist Morton Bartlett
A rare sculpture by the mysterious American outsider artist Morton Bartlett is headed for auction at Rago later this month. Daydreaming Girl is one of a series of lifelike child […]
2019-10-15
Rare Dr Seuss sculpture heads for auction at Profiles in History
An incredibly rare original sculpture by the beloved children’s author Dr Seuss is heading for auction at Profiles in History this week. The strange sculpture depicts the fake taxidermy head […]
2019-10-14
Grateful Dead’s first ever recording contract up for auction
The first recording contract signed by rock legends Grateful Dead is up for sale at Julien’s Auctions in New York later this month. The 1966 Warner Bros. contract marked […]
2019-10-10
Kurt Cobain’s MTV Unplugged cardigan could set new Nirvana auction record
The cardigan worn by Kurt Cobain during Nirvana’s legendary performance on MTV Unplugged is up for sale at Julien’s Auctions. The iconic green cardigan will be one of the star […]
2019-10-09
Gun that fired the first shot at the Battle of Bunker Hill up for auction
The gun that fired the first shot at the Battle of Bunker Hill is heading for sale Morphy Auctions in Denver later this month. The Revolutionary War musket belonged to […]
Churchill’s half-smoked cigar for sale, 60 years after it was rescued from the floor
One of Winston Churchill’s iconic cigars is heading for auction, after it was rescued from the floor by a cinema usherette and saved for over 60 years. The rare piece […]
2019-10-08
Rare Jane Austen letter set for auction at Bonhams
A rare letter by the celebrated English novelist Jane Austen will be offered for sale at Bonhams in New York later this month. The handwritten letter is addressed to Austen’s […]
