George Washington inauguration button will auction
This button commemorates the inauguration of George Washington in 1789. It’s inscribed: "General Washington Pater Patriæ". That Latin phrase means “Father of his Country”. While that term is commonly associated […]
2018-02-05
Paris’ Hotel Ritz to auction 10,000 pieces of furniture
Paris’ Ritz hotel is auctioning off its five-star furniture. The Hotel Ritz is selling more than 10,000 pieces of furniture and decorative pieces across 3,500 lots. The items are no […]
2018-02-02
$15,000 antique jewellery stash discovered in a secret drawer
A stash of antique jewellery found hidden in a secret drawer has sold for $15,000, after it was accidentally discovered by an auctioneer in the U.K. The collection was found […]
2018-02-01
Travel and exploration memorabilia to sell in London
Historic travel and exploration memorabilia will auction at Bonhams London on February 7. Among the most intriguing pieces offered in the sale is a rare photograph taken by Frank Hurley […]
Barack Obama signed yearbook to sell
A 5th grade yearbook signed by a young Barack Obama is set to appear in PBA Galleries’ February 11 Rare Books and Manuscripts auction. Obama received a scholarship to Punahou, […]
2018-01-31
Rare Dodo bone set to auction in the UK
A bone from the legendary extinct Dodo bird is set to go under the hammer next month. The incredibly rare bone is expected to sell for £2,000 – £3,000 ($2,800 […]
2018-01-26
First world war airman’s letters to sell
The lives of airmen during the first world war were notoriously short. On average, they could expect to live for an average of 10-15 days after deployment. It goes without […]
2018-01-25
Ayrton Senna’s 1993 Monaco winning McLaren is to sell
This is Ayrton Senna’s Formula 1 McLaren MP4/8A, which he raced to his final victory at the Monaco Grand Prix in 1993. The car is set to feature in Bonhams’ […]
2018-01-23
Vintage Leica-0 series camera looks set to rewrite the record books
A highly rare vintage Leica camera is heading to auction in Vienna this March, where it could be set to rewrite the record books. The highly rare Leica 0-Series camera […]
2018-01-19
$50 million Picasso masterpiece to sell for first time at Sotheby’s
A masterpiece by Pablo Picasso depicting his ‘Golden Muse’ Marie-Thérèse Walter could fetch $50 million when it hits the auction block at Sotheby’s next month. ‘Femme au béret et à […]
2018-01-16
Historic sale offers Adolf Hitler’s "Million Dollar Desk"
Hitler’s desk and John Wayne’s revolvers are amongst the top lots in this month’s Historic Military & Firearms Sale at Milestone Auctions. The most remarkable – and controversial – item […]
2018-01-12
Horatio Nelson’s scandalous love letters to sell at Sotheby’s
A collection of love letters from Admiral Horatio Nelson to his mistress Emma Hamilton are heading for sale at Sotheby’s this month. The letters were written between October 1801 and […]
2018-01-10
Juan Perón’s unique Ferrari could fetch $2 million in Arizona
A Ferrari once owned by Argentinean President Juan Perón could fetch up to $2 million when it hits the block this month. RM Sotheby’s will offer the historic car as […]
2018-01-08
John Lennon’s miniature ‘Monkey’ motorcycle up for sale
A miniature motorcycle owned by John Lennon is set to fetch a big price when it heads to auction in the U.K later this year. H&H Classics has announced it […]
2018-01-04
Elvis Presley’s Jungle Room rocking chair to sell at Graceland
Elvis Presley’s Jungle Room rocking chair and one of his earliest-known concert posters are just two of the highlights of the forthcoming Graceland Auction. The sale, which takes place on […]
