Cheap holiday souvenir figurine discovered to be 25,000 years old
An Irish holidaymaker got more than he bargained for when he purchased a cheap souvenir statue in Morocco. According to The Irish Times, the self-employed carpenter bought the 6-inch high […]
2018-02-16
Charlie Chaplin signed letter among our top tips at Vectis
We might think of cosplay as a distinctly modern phenomenon but, as this correspondence between Charlie Chaplin and a fan shows, it’s been around for a long time. In 1915, […]
2018-02-15
King Farouk of Egypt’s Patek Philippe watch offered in Dubai
King Farouk of Egypt (1920-1965) was the proud owner of a phenomenal watch collection. On March 23, Christie’s will offer the king’s 1944 Patek Philippe ref. 1518 in its Dubai […]
Famous movie monsters head for sale at Julien’s Auctions
A world-class collection of famous movie monsters is heading for sale at Julien’s Auctions next month. The production-used models from films such as Jurassic Park and Aliens are part of […]
Bill Gross to auction US postage stamp collection
“Bond King” Bill Gross has announced he is to auction off the US portion of his fabled postage stamp collection. The Pacific Investment Management (PIMCO) founder will sell the haul […]
2018-02-14
Bizarre 17th century sex manual banned for 250 years heads to auction
A rare copy of a bizarre 18th century sex manual is up for auction in the UK, after it was banned from publication for almost 250 years. The volume, entitled […]
2018-02-13
John Blundall’s puppet collection to sell in Glasgow
The lifetime collection of the late puppet maker and puppeteer John Blundall is set to cross the block at Lyon & Turnbull in Glasgow on February 28. Blundall created some […]
Hindenburg relic with a chilling Nazi secret stuns auctioneers in Boston
An original piece of fabric from the Hindenburg airship stunned auctioneers in Boston this week, after it smashed its estimate to fetch over $35,000. The large red swatch was recovered […]
2018-02-09
World’s rarest white diamond to fetch millions at Sotheby’s
Sotheby’s Diamonds, a new boutique from the prestigious auction house, has announced its flagship item – a flawless round cut 102.3 carat stone. This is the only diamond of its […]
Bugatti Type 57T stars in Bonhams’ Grand Palais sale
A Bugatti Type 57T racing car has sold for $886,758 in Bonhams’ Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais auction in Paris today. The lot was among the top […]
2018-02-08
Picasso’s Le Matador to auction for first time
Looking for a reasonably priced Picasso? Aren’t we all. Well, all things are relative, but Picasso’s 1970 self-portrait Le Matador is heading to auction for the first time and the […]
2018-02-07
Abraham Lincoln’s fountain pen to beat $30,000?
A pen gifted to Abraham Lincoln during the American Civil War (1861-1865) is due to cross the block at Nate D Sanders later this month. The pen features a gold, […]
2018-02-06
Amazing Spider-Man cover art expected to sell for $300,000
The original comic book cover art for The Amazing Spider-Man #100 is expected to fetch up to $300,000 when it goes up for auction later this month. Drawn by legendary […]
Prince’s "evil" Black Album could fetch $30,000 at RR Auction
A highly rare copy of Prince’s unreleased Black Album is heading for sale at RR Auction in Boston next week. The mint-condition record is expected to fetch up to $30,000 […]
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 […]
