George Harrison’s “workhorse” early Beatles guitar likely to make $1 million
An early George Harrison-owned guitar that was turned down by a 1964 competition winner could now make over $1 million at auction say the sellers. The instrument is one of […]
2024-10-03
Tom Brady watches set for multimillion December auction appointment
Some choice items from NFL star Tom Brady’s watch collection will be sold at auction this December, with an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak tipped to realise up to $800,000. The […]
2024-10-02
Lord of the Rings first edition attracting big bids
Lord of the Rings will always attract attention, and in its original form it is hugely attractive to buyers when condition and rarity are added to the mix.
2024-09-25
500 diamonds, 300 carats, two queens and two coronations: Astounding necklace tipped for £2 million sale
Did Marie Antoinette get fooled over these stones? One of the most famous pieces of jewellery in history has a part to play in this extraordinary auction sale in November.
Unseen JFK footage could be yours as found film comes up for sale
Footage showing John F Kennedy’s car carrying the stricken president to hospital is being sold. It’s extraordinary, and likely to cause a huge stir among historians and conspiracy theorists.
2024-09-18
Legendary “Dung heap” Mercedes to auction in October
The car’s been in a manure pile and a junkyard. But it’s still too valuable to put a price on. Who will buy it this October?
“Biggest ever” Oasis guitar sale will challenge band record
An auction said to include the biggest ever collection of Noel Gallagher’s Oasis guitars to go to sale will test the market for the recently reformed Mancunian band this November. […]
2024-09-12
From a filing cabinet to a $1 million+ sale for long-lost US Constitution copy
A 237-year-old ultra-rare copy of the US Constitution has already attracted a $1-million opening bid at an upcoming auction. The document was discovered in the home of Samuel Johnson in […]
“Masterpiece” Hebrew Bible auctions for $6.9 million
An auction room bidding battle ended on the phones at Sotheby’s New York as the Shem Tov Bible, one of the most important Jewish religious texts in private hands, was […]
Jackie Kennedy’s wedding dress coming to auction
Jacqueline Kennedy was a style icon and an early example of the modern celebrity. When she married Aristotle Onassis it was a world media event. You could own the stunning clothes in which she made her vows.
2024-09-05
Rare King Kong poster has monster price tag
These posters are such striking images, and this example – incredibly rare and from a much-loved film – shows just how valuable the right ones can be.
$2 million for a school sports jersey? Yes, if LeBron wore it
How much would you pay for a school sports kit? How about one LeBron James wore? Buyers are being asked for up to $2 million to get their hands on the Chosen One jersey.
2024-09-04
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona headlines single-owner HK watch auction
Rolex, F.P Journe, Patek Philippe, Piaget… all of the great brands are represented in a sale in Hong Kong that will test market sentiment in East Asia.
Huge Game of Thrones hoard set for October sale
Would you love to dress in death-dealing scarlet, or wield a fearsome Stark blade? This Game of Thrones sale is the first major auction of items from the show and likely to attract big money from fans.
Great Wave prints with $500,000-plus estimates show appeal of much-copied image
It might be the best-known image in all of art history, it’s certainly always in demand and two copies of the legendary The Great Wave print will test the market this September in NY City.
