Auction News
Marlon Brando’s Harley-Davidson for sale at Julien’s Auctions
Marlon Brando’s Harley-Davidson motorcycle will cruise to auction later this month, as a star lot in the Julien’s Auctions Hollywood Legends sale. The classic motorcycle is expected to fetch up […]
2018-06-18
Albert Einstein Nazi letter to star in June 28 auction
A 1938 letter from Albert Einstein urging his sister to leave Europe for the US to escape Nazi persecution is among the headliners at Nate D Sanders. The piece is […]
By Tom Meyrick
George Washington’s personal gold coin to sell at Heritage Auctions
The Washington President gold eagle coin, believed to have been owned by US president George Washington, could fetch millions when it goes up for sale at Heritage Auctions this summer. […]
17th century Oxford Crown discovered in attic
A coin discovered in an attic has been identified as an extremely rare 17th century Oxford Crown, minted by the engraver Thomas Rawlins. It’s estimated to be worth somewhere around […]
By Tom Meyrick
Rosa Parks’ Detroit house to sell in African-American auction
Civil rights activist Rosa Parks’ old house in Detroit will be among a phenomenal selection of African-American artefacts to cross the block at Guernsey’s. The African American Historic & Cultural […]
By Tom Meyrick
2018-06-15
Neil Armstrong Apollo 11 Moon dust samples go to court
A Tennessee woman has filed a lawsuit against NASA in a last ditch attempt to keep a vial of Moon dust she claims Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong gifted her. […]
By Tom Meyrick
1966 Ford GT40 racer to make $12 million at RM Sotheby’s auction?
A spectacular 1966 Ford GT40 racer looks ready to become the most valuable Ford ever sold at auction, with an estimate of up to $12m. It will appear in RM […]
By Tom Meyrick
2018-06-14
Den Hartogh Museum Ford auction includes over 100 classics
The Den Hartogh Museum in Hillegom, Netherlands is believed to be the world’s largest single owner collection of Ford motorcars. The entire collection is now being primed to cross the block […]
By Tom Meyrick
2018-06-13
Bourbon Parma family jewels to sell in October
Sotheby’s will offer a selection of jewellery from the Bourbon Parma family in a dedicated sale at Sotheby’s Geneva on October 12. This historically important sale will feature more than […]
By Tom Meyrick
Pope’s Ford Escort featured in August auction
This 1976 Ford Escort 1100 GL Sedan once belonged to Pope John Paul II. It’s set to become one of the most valuable Ford Escorts ever sold when it crosses […]
By Tom Meyrick
2018-06-12
Paul Guillaume’s Fang reliquary head to be offered in France
This rare Fang reliquary head once belonged to French art dealer Paul Guillaume, who played a major role in popularising African art in Europe during the early 20th century. It’s […]
By Tom Meyrick
Poet Edward Thomas’ notebook to feature at Bonhams
A notebook belonging to the war poet Edward Thomas will feature in a June 20 auction of fine books and manuscripts at Bonhams with an estimate of £30,000-40,000 ($40,222-53,630). It […]
By Tom Meyrick
Original vintage roadside diner to sell at RM Sotheby’s
How’s this for a piece of classic Americana? An entire vintage roadside diner is about to cross the auction block at RM Sotheby’s this month. The 1940s diner has been […]
2018-06-11
Walt Disney’s Pinocchio auction held at Heritage Auctions
Heritage Auctions will offer original artwork from Walt Disney’s Pinocchio (1940) in an upcoming animation sale in Dallas. The classic tale follows a wooden puppet who is brought to life […]
By Tom Meyrick
2018-06-10
Andy Warhol cryptocurrency auction to take place in London
A print by Andy Warhol is to become the most valuable work of art ever sold to buyers using cryptocurrencies. The work, titled 14 Small Electric Chairs, is to be […]
By Tom Meyrick