Auction News
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 […]
2019-01-17
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 […]
2019-01-08
Billy the Kid’s knife set for $1.2 million auction in Arizona
A knife owned by Billy the Kid could sell for over $1 million when it goes up for auction in Arizona later this month at Brian Lebel’s annual Old West […]
Legendary 1943 copper Lincoln penny heads for auction at Heritage
A legendary 1943 copper Lincoln penny described as “the most famous error coin in American numismatics” will be offered for sale at Heritage next week. The much-storied coin, known as […]
2019-01-04
Ferrari fit for a Princess leads RM Sotheby’s Arizona auction
RM Sotheby’s forthcoming Arizona sale on January 17-18 will feature a one-of-a-kind Ferrari with a genuinely royal provenance. Leading the auction is a unique, custom-built 1957 Ferrari 250 GT Coupe […]
2019-01-03
1908 Antarctic Expedition menu featuring ‘penguin patties’ up for auction
A rare menu from Ernest Shackleton’s 1907-1909 Nimrod Antarctic Expedition featuring ‘penguin patties’ and ‘roast reindeer’ is heading for auction in the UK this week. The printed menu is part […]
2019-01-02
Graceland to host Elvis Presley birthday auction
Elvis fans will have the chance to celebrate his birthday in style next month, with a major auction of memorabilia at his former Graceland mansion. The sale on January 8 […]
2018-12-20
Historic Monte Carlo Rally Ferrari prototype to auction in Arizona
A unique Ferrari prototype which took part in the Monte Carlo Rally is expected to sell for millions when it hits the auction block in Arizona next month. The 1964 […]
Contract which officially broke up The Beatles to sell at Sotheby’s
A copy of the contract which finally broke up The Beatles is expected to sell for $50,000 when it hits the block at Sotheby’s next week. The contract, signed by […]
2018-12-14
Babe Ruth’s memorabilia collection to auction at Yankee Stadium
Baseball legend Babe Ruth’s personal memorabilia collection is set to be sold during a landmark auction at Yankee Stadium in June 2019. Hunt Auctions will host the sale, which features […]
2018-12-12
Collection of classic ‘Youngtimer’ cars to sell at RM Sotheby’s
A remarkable collection of ‘Youngtimer’ classic cars from the eighties, nineties and noughties is heading for auction at RM Sotheby’s next year. The private collection of more than 140 vehicles […]
2018-12-06
Rare lunar meteorite hurtles towards the auction block at Heritage
Heritage Auctions will offer bidders the chance to own a piece of the Moon this month, as an enormous lunar meteorite hurtles towards the auction block in Dallas. The company’s […]