Titanic survivor’s moving letter sent days before disaster struck
A rare letter written aboard the Titanic just days before it sank is heading for auction next week, as part of a sale dedicated to the doomed ocean liner. The […]
By Tom Meyrick
2018-04-11
Man Ray’s London Underground poster to beat record?
Man Ray’s iconic London Underground poster will star in Swann Auction Galleries’ May 3 Graphic Design auction in New York. The design features the iconic Underground roundel symbol alongside a […]
By Dan Wade
Rolly Crump’s Disneyland collection will sell in California
Disneyland specialist Van Eaton Galleries is to auction a selection of pieces from the personal collection of "imagineer" Rolly Crump. Crump started his career at Disney as an animator in […]
By Dan Wade
Royal Shakespeare Company auctions costumes from its history
Britain’s Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) is selling off a selection of its most important costumes in an April 17-27 eBay auction. The proceeds will go to the Stitch in Time […]
Pacific ula throwing club to auction on April 12
An “ula” throwing club from the Pacific island of Vanuatu will star in a sale at Duke’s Auctioneers in Dorchester, UK on April 12. Missionary John Williams brought the piece […]
By Tom Meyrick
2018-04-10
Houdini’s war against fake psychics revealed in remarkable scrapbook
A remarkable scrapbook kept by the legendary magician Harry Houdini could fetch more than $30,000 when it comes up for auction later this month. The two-volume book contains hundreds of […]
By Dan Wade
Sitting Bull signed photograph to lead at OAK Auctions
An extraordinary signed photograph of Sioux chief Sitting Bull with his family is set to headline the April 26 online sale at One of a Kind (OAK) Auctions). The image […]
2018-04-09
150 year old whisky bottle to sell at PBG
A 150 year old bottle of whisky discovered in the wall cavity of a 19th century house in Toronto is being offered for auction by the Canada-based Prins Beverage Group […]
2018-04-06
Stevie Ray Vaughan guitar to cross the block
Texan blues master Stevie Ray Vaughan’s first guitar looks set to be one of the highlights of the auction calendar this year. The 1951 Fender No-caster will appear in Heritage […]
Pete Townshend’s smashed guitar to beat $12,500?
A guitar the Who’s Pete Townshend smashed to bits in a 1967 concert at the Long Island Arena in New York is to cross the block at Heritage Auctions. The […]
2018-04-05
1951 Bowman Mickey Mantle auctions on April 19-20
A highly rare PSA Mint 9 1951 Bowman Mickey Mantle will star at Heritage Auctions’ April 19-20 Spring Sports Card Catalog sale. With an estimate in excess of $1m, it’s […]
By Tom Meyrick
Julien’s to auction historic Bob Dylan ‘goes electric’ guitar
One of the most significant guitars in rock and roll history is heading for the auction block in New York next month. Julien’s Auctions is set to offer a 1965 […]
By Dan Wade
2018-04-04
Ancient Egyptian grandiorite Apis bull to sell at Christie’s
An ancient Egyptian black grandiorite sacred Apis bull is heading to auction in Christie’s April 15 Antiquities sale in London. There’s no estimate available for the lot, but the rarity […]
By Dan Wade
Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes text to make $500,000?
Arthur Conan Doyle’s original handwritten manuscript to classic Sherlock Holmes yarn The Adventure of the Dancing Men is set to cross the block at Heritage Auctions. It’s one of very […]
2018-04-03
American D-Day flag valued at up to $60,000
A US flag flown aboard an American landing craft on D-Day (June 6, 1944) is set to appear at Alexander Historical Auctions on April 17 with a $60,000 estimate. The […]
By Tom Meyrick
