For sale: the Watergate door lock that brought down a President
It may look like a simple door lock. But it’s actually a vital piece of history from ‘Watergate’, one of the darkest moments in American political history. That simple lock, […]
2017-12-06
Obi-Wan Kenobi figure sets new Star Wars toy auction record
A vintage Obi-Wan Kenobi action figure has become the world’s most valuable Star Wars toy ever sold at auction. The figure sold for more than $75,000 at Hake’s Americana, more […]
Meet the German doctor who (sort of) invented 80s synth-pop
For most people, the term ‘synth pop’ is synonymous with artists such as Duran Duran, Gary Numan and The Human League. However, there’s another name that’s just as important to […]
2017-12-04
Original Disney animator’s desk and chair to sell at Heritage Auctions
An original animator’s chair and desk used at Walt Disney Studios in the 1940s are heading for sale in Beverly Hills next week. The historic pieces of furniture will cross […]
Medal awarded to heroic WWII pigeon up for auction
A medal awarded to a pigeon during WWII could fetch up to £20,000 when it goes up for sale in the U.K next week. The Dickin medal for bravery was […]
2017-12-01
Important General Custer document leads historic Americana sale
From Babe Ruth to the Battle of Little Bighorn – the current sale at One of a Kind Collectibles features a treasure trove of historic Americana. The online auction, which […]
2017-11-29
The Cowardly Lion’s copy of The Wizard of Oz is up for sale
A first edition copy of The Wizard of Oz owned by the Cowardly Lion himself is heading for sale at Christie’s. The book belonged to American stage-and-screen actor Bert Lahr, […]
$1 million Andy Warhol artwork discovered in a Boston attic
A treasure trove of works by the likes of Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat is heading for auction this week, after being discovered in a Massachusetts attic. The collection of […]
Paul McCartney’s Aston Martin DB5 could top £1 million
An Aston Martin once owned by Paul McCartney could fetch more than £1 million when it hits the auction block at Bonhams next week. The 1964 Aston Martin DB5 is […]
2017-11-28
President’s secret palm reading to sell at Heritage Auctions
A palm reading secretly given to President Franklin D. Roosevelt could fetch up to $20,000 at Heritage Auctions next week. The signed palm prints of both FDR and First Lady […]
2017-11-27
Scrapbook of Queen Victoria’s childhood mementoes up for auction
An intimate scrapbook of memorabilia from Queen Victoria’s childhood will be offered for sale in Germany next week. The scrapbook was assembled by Baroness Louise Lehzen, who served as Victoria’s […]
"Long lost" Charles Darwin book valued at £500,000
A “long lost” copy of Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species could sell for up to £500,000 when it goes up for auction at Christie’s next month. The book […]
2017-11-24
Two fresh-to-the-market classics lead RM Sotheby’s Paris sale
RM Sotheby’s has revealed early highlights from its forthcoming Paris auction, which takes place as part of Retromobile Week on February 7, 2018. Amongst the vehicles already announced are two […]
Rare JFK painting could top $50,000 at Heritage Auctions
A highly rare painting by President John F. Kennedy is expected to sell for more than $50,000 at auction. The oil painting will cross the block as part of Heritage […]
Ralph Steadman’s original Fear and Loathing art up for auction
An original Ralph Steadman artwork from Hunter Thompson’s classic Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas is up for sale at Christie’s. The sale marks the first time one of Steadman’s […]
