Auction News
Important timepieces take the spotlight at Sotheby’s in Geneva
Rare automatons and fine vintage timepieces will be offered in Geneva next month, as part of the Sotheby’s Important Watches sale. Leading the sale will be a remarkable and rare […]
2016-04-27
Swann Galleries present rare American classics in New York book sale
Rare first editions of American classics will lead a rare book sale at Swann Galleries in New York next month. Leading the auction is a rare first edition of Henry […]
Mysterious Andrew Wyeth self-portrait offered at Bonhams
A mysterious Andrew Wyeth painting believed to be a rare self-portrait will be offered at Bonhams in New York next month. Regarded as "one of America’s greatest and most beloved […]
Return to Leinster – Document reveals Elvis Presley’s Irish roots
A historic document which traces Elvis Presley’s Irish roots is headed for auction in Dublin next month. Whyte’s Auctioneers will offer an 18th century court document which reveals the reason […]
Christie’s to sell jewels worth more than $110 million in Geneva
Christie’s is set to host an auction of fine jewelry in Geneva, featuring some of the world’s finest diamonds, royal jewels and vintage designer pieces. In total, more than 280 […]
2016-04-26
Seminal Jeff Koons sculpture to headline Phillips auction
A seminal sculpture by American artist Jeff Koons will lead the Phillips 20th Century & Contemporary Art Evening Sale in New York. Executed in 1988, the porcelain sculpture ‘Naked’ was […]
Koons and de Kooning headline Heritage art sale in New York
Major works by Willem de Kooning and Jeff Koons will be amongst the highlights of Heritage Auctions’ upcoming Modern & Contemporary Art sale in New York. The sale will offer […]
2016-04-25
Queen and Prince Phillip’s early relationship revealed in £14,000 letter
A letter written by The Queen, describing the early days of her love affair with Prince Phillip, has smashed its estimate at auction. Dating from 1947, just a few months […]
Important Clyfford Still painting set for $35 million sale at Christie’s
A highly rare and important work by American artist Clyfford Still could sell for more than $30 million at auction next month. The painting, PH-234, 1948, is one of the […]
Rare David Bowie demo recording could auction for $73,000
A highly rare copy of David Bowie’s classic album Hunky Dory could sell for almost £50,000 ($73,000) in an online auction this month. The acetate copy of the 1971 album […]
2016-04-22
Heritage Auctions to host $10 million sports memorabilia sale in Dallas
Heritage Auctions is set to host one of its biggest-ever sales of sports memorabilia and trading cards in Dallas. Next month’s sale will offer more than 4,000 lots, and is […]
Bonhams offer rare whiskies and coveted cognacs in Hong Kong
Rare whiskies and coveted cognacs will go under the hammer in Hong Kong next month, as part of a dedicated Bonhams sale of fine wines and spirits. Leading the line-up […]
"Barbarian masterpiece" leads Heritage comic art auction
A masterpiece by the celebrated fantasy artist Frank Frazetta will lead the upcoming Heritage Auctions sale of comic book art in New York. The original cover artwork for The Norseman, […]
Stanley Kubrick’s annotated Clockwork Orange book up for sale
A copy of the illustrated screenplay to A Clockwork Orange owned by Stanley Kubrick himself is up for sale in a U.K auction house. The unique, unbound proof copy features […]
2016-04-21
Rodin’s L’Éternel Printemps set for $12 million sale at Sotheby’s
An iconic marble sculpture by Auguste Rodin will be amongst the highlights of a Sotheby’s sale in New York next month. Rodin’s L’Éternel Printemps, a depiction of embracing lovers conceived […]