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 […]
2018-10-01
Legendary Vincent Black Lightning motorcycle headlines Bonhams Las Vegas sale
A Vincent Black Lightning, one of the world’s rarest and most desirable motorcycles, is heading for auction at Bonhams this week. Just 30 examples of motorcycle were ever built by […]
Hoax ‘Cottingley Fairies’ photographs up for auction in the U.K
Two photographs of the ‘Cottingley Fairies’, one of the most famous hoaxes of the 20th century, are up for auction in the U.K next month. The photographs were created in […]
2018-09-28
Christie’s to sell ‘Pink Legacy’ diamond worth $50 million in Geneva
A remarkable 18.96-carat diamond known as the ‘Pink Legacy’ is expected to fetch up to $50 million when it hits the auction block at Christie’s in November. The gem will […]
2018-09-26
Marilyn Monroe’s Ford Thunderbird rediscovered after more than 50 years
Marilyn Monroe’s Ford Thunderbird is heading for auction later this year, having been rediscovered after more than 50 years. The vintage convertible, which Monroe owned from 1955 until 1962, will […]
2018-09-25
James Bond Rolex watch could top $100,000 at Fellow’s Auctioneers
Fellow’s Auctioneers in Birmingham is offering collectors the chance to own a piece of movie history next month – James Bond’s Rolex watch. The special timepiece, which appeared on-screen in […]
2018-09-24
Ed Sheeran’s childhood mementos to sell in special charity auction
Ed Sheeran’s childhood mementos are heading for auction in the U.K, after his parents had a clear-out of his old bedroom. The sale will offer more than 300 personal items […]
2018-09-21
Barbara and Frank Sinatra’s private collections to sell in major Sotheby’s auction
Art, antiques and memorabilia from the private collection of Barbara and Frank Sinatra will be offered in a major auction at Sotheby’s later this year. ‘Lady Blue Eyes: Property of […]
2018-09-20
Superman’s sinister origins revealed in RR Auction’s ‘Remarkable Rarities’ sale
The first Superman comic ever created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster is up for sale at RR Auction – although collectors expecting a hero in a cape could be […]
2018-09-19
Indiana Jones’ iconic hat up for auction at the Prop Store
It’s arguably the most famous hat in movie history – and now Indiana Jones’ signature Fedora is heading for the auction block in the U.K this week. The Prop Store […]
