Auction News
Naval medals have £2 million estimate
This may be the best collection of naval medals ever sold. Assembled by an American collector they tell the story of the Royal Navy.
2024-07-05
Even Steve Jobs’ suits are for sale
Steve Jobs can certainly be considered an established market move in collectibles. Two ordinary suits could make 10s of thousands of dollars thanks to his name.
2024-07-03
Einstein atomic bomb letter stars in Microsoft founder auction
Albert Einstein’s signed 1939 letter to President Franklin D Roosevelt urging the US leader to start a nuclear bomb programme will be sold at auction. The letter is the star […]
2024-06-26
$8 million estimate for US Declaration, Constitution and Bill of Rights
Early printings of the Constitution, the Bill of Rights and the Declaration of Independence are up for sale.
2024-06-20
Olympic torches light up major Games auction
A $500,000 torch and the first Paris 2024 Olympics torches to be auctioned will test the appetite of sports collectors this July. Only 2,000 torches have been made for the […]
£100 note set for £20,000 sale
A £100 bank note from 1855 could sell for as much as £20,000. Its age and high face value make it highly desirable.
2024-06-13
Bill Gross sale will be major stamp event
This may be the greatest stamp sale ever. The top item is likely to set a new record for an American stamp.
Original Peanuts drawings for LA’s “Snoopy Bridge” up for sale
A set of sketches featuring the Peanuts characters of Charles M Schulz is up for sale this month.
2024-06-12
$700,000 sale expected for ultra rare Chinese coins
Chinese gold coins from the 1992 Inventions and Discoveries series are predicted to realise $680,000 to $700,000 at auction in Hong Kong next week. Buyers will need to meet a […]
Warhol screen print could top £500,000
A silkscreen portrait by Andy Warhol of German artist Joseph Beuys will be sold in London on June 26. It is expected to realise between £400,000 and £600,000. The dark […]
Will this historic Hebrew Bible hit $7 million estimate?
A 14th-century Hebrew bible that is one of the most beautiful and important ever made is expected to make millions of dollars at auction this month.
2024-06-06
Enigma machine sale shows enduring appeal of WWII memorabilia
Enigma machines remain popular with buyers. Why is this one so attractive?
Chaplin’s early Sherlock role up for sale
A major collection of papers and pictures from Charlie Chaplin’s life is being sold in London this June.
2024-05-29
Moon-landing flag and Wright Brothers fragments lead space sale
An Apollo flag and parts of the Wright Brothers’ plane that went to the moon will attract big bids in a June space exploration auction.
The $30 million baseball jersey? It has to be Babe Ruth
A shirt worn by Babe Ruth in one of his most famous games could be about to change the sports memorabilia market forever.