Three Georgia O’Keeffe masterpieces to sell at Sotheby’s
A pair of masterpieces by the celebrated American artist Georgia O’Keeffe will lead a Sotheby’s sale of contemporary art in New York next month. Her New York cityscape ‘A Street […]
2018-10-17
Million-dollar penny to auction at Stack’s Bowers in Baltimore
One of the first pennies ever minted in America, the 1792 Birch Cent, is expected to sell for up to $1 million at auction in Baltimore next week. The coin […]
200-year-old Madeira wine found in secret compartment to sell at Christie’s
An incredible collection of Madeira wine dating back more than 200 years is heading for sale at Christie’s, after it was discovered hidden in the basement of a U.S museum. […]
2018-10-16
Hugh Hefner’s private collections to sell at Julien’s Auctions
Property from the estate of Playboy founder Hugh Hefner will be offered in a special sale at Julien’s Auctions next month. The two-day sale takes place in Los Angeles on […]
2018-10-15
Sotheby’s $1 million Mummy poster auction could change the market forever
A highly rare poster for the classic horror movie The Mummy could fetch up to $1.5 million when it goes up for sale at Sotheby’s this month. Depicting Boris Karloff […]
2018-10-12
Prince’s final guitar to sell at Julien’s Auctions
The final guitar ever played on stage by music legend Prince will be offered for auction at Julien’s in Los Angeles next month. Prince played the guitar during a tribute […]
2018-10-11
Banksy’s controversial ‘Slave Labour’ mural to auction in Los Angeles
The controversial Banksy artwork ‘Slave Labour’ will lead a sale of street art at Julien’s Auctions in Los Angeles next month. The auction on November 14 will offer the mural […]
Titanic return journey poster could set new auction record
A highly rare poster advertising the return journey of the Titanic is heading for auction in the U.K next week. The poster describes the ill-fated ship as “The Queen of […]
2018-10-10
Unseen Beatles ‘Help!’ photographs to sell at Omega Auctions
An archive of unseen Beatles photographs will lead a sale dedicated to Fab Four memorabilia at Omega Auctions next week. The incredible collection features behind the scenes images from the […]
Patek Philippe ‘Asprey’ watch set for $4 million sale at Sotheby’s
One of the world’s most important watches, known simply as ‘The Asprey’, is expected to fetch up to $4 million at Sotheby’s in Geneva next month. The Patek Philippe wristwatch […]
2018-10-09
Colonel Sanders’ white suit up for sale at Heritage Auctions
One of Kentucky Fried Chicken founder Colonel Sanders’ famous white suits will be offered for sale in Dallas next month. Sanders was the founder of the Kentucky Fried Chicken fast […]
Massive ‘Moon Puzzle’ meteorite hits the block at RR Auction
One of the largest lunar meteorites ever offered for sale will hit the block at RR Auction in Boston later this month. The huge moon rock, which weighs just over […]
Albert Einstein’s God letter to reach $1.5m?
In 2008 a handwritten letter from Albert Einstein to philosopher Erik Gutkind describing belief in God as “primitive” and “childish” sold for $404,000. That same letter will be auctioned at […]
By Tom Meyrick
2018-10-04
Luke Skywalker’s lightsaber swings into action at Profiles in History
Luke Skywalker’s lightsaber will lead a selection of rare Star Wars memorabilia heading for the auction block at Profiles in History next month. The iconic prop was used by Mark […]
2018-10-02
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s basketball memorabilia up for auction
Basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is set to sell his personal collection of memorabilia in a blockbuster sale at Goldin’s Auctions later this month. The online auction, which closes on October […]
