£1.9-million ducat is next star of £100 million hidden coin collection
With his German lands in turmoil, the soon-to-be Holy Roman Emperor was throwing the cash around. This massive gold relic of realpolitik is for sale now.
2025-09-24
Muhammad Ali’s draft card, the paper he wouldn’t sign, for sale
The military draft card issued to but never signed by boxer Muhammad Ali will be auctioned in a single-lot sale online next month. Christie’s are selling the card, issued on […]
Lou Gehrig’s final jersey gets $4 million pre-sale estimate
Of all the baseball shirts a collector could want, this is one of the most moving and compelling. Find out what record it could set.
Kobe Bryant ’24’ debut jersey at $600,000 in sports auction
Kobe Bryant was a legend. The first time he wore the number 24, a landmark moment. This jersey is a unique memento of that night.
2025-09-17
“Finest” Austen first editions, Columbus book lead major documents sale
“One of the finest complete collections of first editions by Jane Austen to ever come to auction” will be sold in New York next month. The Austen works lead Christie’s […]
New Nirvana film for auction sale – rights included – for $150,000
Nirvana in concert? Never seen before? Buyers will surely be queueing up to buy these tapes in Los Angeles next week.
Violin Einstein left behind to flee the Nazis is set for auction sale
Einstein loved music. It must have hurt to leave the first violin he ever bought himself behind in Germany. Find out about this amazing instrument here.
2025-09-10
Wayne Gretzky’s last jersey will sell this month
The jersey worn by Wayne Gretzky, the greatest ice hockey player of all time, in his final ever game will be auctioned in a single lot sale at Sotheby’s in […]
Rare 1944 Nazi Enigma machine heading towards £200,000 auction sale
An example of the Nazi’s Enigma coding machine will be sold in London next week and is already valued at £180,000 by one bidder. Bonhams are auctioning the machine in […]
2025-09-04
Original Conan the Barbarian book cover painting at $6 million pre-sale
Brooding, dark, and violent, Frank Frazetta’s pictures perfectly captured the world of Conan the Barbarian, and now, one of the best of them is likely to set a record.
2025-09-03
Napoleon’s 1799 letter from Gaza for sale
An extraordinary remnant from Napoleon’s invasion of Egypt will undoubtedly attract bidders this month. Will it make its £50,000 top estimate?
Jimmy Page and Mark Knopfler guitars to duel at auction
Two of the most popular guitar players of all time face off at auction next week. Will Knopfler’s burns or Page’s Gretsch be top of the pops?
60s Rolls-Royce had legendary swinging screen role
A convertible 1965 Rolls-Royce due for auction in October played a major role in legendary swinging 60s film Blow Up. The car will be auctioned at H and H Auction’s […]
2025-08-27
Steel World War II Patek Philippe may make £14.8 million at watch auction
“Holy grail”, “unicorn”… the superlatives are piling up around this watch, a rare, unglamorous steel case makes it stand out. Find out more here.
£300,000 for whisky one-off at charity sale?
A single decanter of whisky by distillers Port Ellen could realise as much as £300,000 (around $400,000) at auction in a charity sale in October. The whisky is a 46-year-old […]
