Auction News
Sworders’ ‘Out of the Ordinary’ sale offers a taste of the unusual
A collection of strange objects and remarkable oddities is heading for auction next week, at Sworders’ second annual ‘Out of the Ordinary’ sale. Ever wanted to own a centaur skeleton? […]
2019-02-06
Prop Store set to host first-ever vintage toy auction
Movie memorabilia specialists Prop Store are set to host their first-ever auction of vintage toys and collectibles in Los Angeles later this month. The two-day live auction, which takes place […]
2019-02-01
Barnfind Bugattis discovered in a Belgian artist’s studio could top $1 million
A trio of rare barnfind Bugattis are heading for auction in Paris next week, after they were discovered hidden at the studio of a Belgian sculptor. The three Pre-War vehicles […]
2019-01-31
David Gilmour’s incredible guitar collection to auction at Christie’s
Pink Floyd legend David Gilmour’s incredible guitar collection is heading to auction at Christie’s in New York on June 20. The sale has been billed as “the largest and most […]
2019-01-30
Unique ‘Heart of Space’ meteorite could fetch $500,000 at Christie’s
One of the finest meteorites in private hands, known as ‘The Heart of Space’, could fetch up to $500,000 when it goes up for auction at Christie’s next month. The […]
Catawiki set to host World Money Fair rare coin auction
Online auction specialists Catawiki are hosting a special sale of rare coins this weekend, just in time for the launch of the annual World Money Fair. The event, which kicks […]
Pete Rose’s record-breaking 4,192nd hit bat to sell at Heritage Auctions
The baseball bat used by Pete Rose to break Ty Cobb’s all-time MLB hit record is heading for auction at Heritage next month. The bat has been described as “arguably […]
2019-01-22
Original sections of the Berlin Wall to sell at Summers Place Auctions
Summers Place Auctions will give collectors to own a piece of 20th century history next month, with the sale of two rare original sections of the Berlin Wall. The U.K […]
2019-01-21
Jackie Robinson’s historic baseball contracts that broke the color barrier up for sale
The original contracts Jackie Robinson signed to make him the first black player in Major League Baseball are up for sale at Goldin Auctions. When Robinson signed in October 1945, […]
2019-01-18
Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio’s honeymoon photo album up for auction
A rare photo album capturing Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio’s honeymoon to Japan will be offered for sale at Heritage next month. The album offers a glimpse behind the scenes […]
2019-01-17
Newly-discovered John Bartlam porcelain to auction at Woolley & Wallis
An 18th century teabowl and saucer by John Bartlam, America’s first porcelain manufacturer, are heading for auction in the UK next month. The rare and historic pieces are amongst just […]
Supreme skateboard collection could fetch more than $1 million at Sotheby’s
A unique collection of Supreme skateboards valued at more than $1 million is heading for auction at Sotheby’s later this month. The collection includes an example of every skateboard created […]
2019-01-16
Bob Dylan’s handwritten ‘Like A Rolling Stone’ lyrics up for auction
A set of handwritten lyrics for Bob Dylan’s seminal song ‘Like A Rolling Stone’ will lead an auction of historic memorabilia at University Archives this month. The online sale, which […]
2019-01-10
African-Americana collection to sell at Heritage Auctions
Heritage Auctions will offer one of the finest collections of African-Americana ever assembled. Titled “Say It Loud: The John Silverstein Collection of African American Social History”, the January 15 sale […]
By Tom Meyrick
2019-01-09
US flag rescued during the D-Day landings to auction at Sotheby’s
A U.S flag flown during the D-Day landings and rescued from a sinking battleship could fetch up to $500,000 when it goes up for auction at Sotheby’s this month. The […]