Auction News
Major archive of literary letters could bring $100,000 at Bonhams
A collection of letters written by some of the biggest names in 20th century literature is expected to sell for more than $100,000 at Bonhams later this month. The letters […]
2016-06-03
Christie’s to sell the private collection of President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan
Christie’s has announced a forthcoming sale featuring The Private Collection of President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan. The landmark sale will feature pieces from the President and Mrs. Reagan’s home in […]
2016-06-02
Heritage to offer memorabilia from the Estate of Whitney Houston
A collection of memorabilia from the life and career of pop legend Whitney Houston will cross the block at Heritage Auctions later this month. The company’s Entertainment & Music Signature […]
Le Mans Aston Martin and rare Ferrari lead Bonhams Goodwood auction
A rare Ferrari and a historic Le Mans Aston Martin will be amongst the highlights of the forthcoming Bonhams Festival of Speed auction at Goodwood. "The Festival of Speed is […]
2016-06-01
Paddle8 offers vintage music posters from Elvis Presley to Punk
A collection of vintage music posters ranging from Elvis Presley to punk is up for sale with Paddle8. The online auction company is currently hosting its ‘Legendary’ sale, with historic […]
Elmer E. Ellsworth’s presentation sword leads Cowan’s U.S history sale
A presentation sword owned by Colonel Elmer E. Ellsworth, the first Union officer killed in the Civil War, will lead an American History sale at Cowan’s Auctions next week. Ellsworth […]
2016-05-31
Heritage to offer wine from one of the world’s greatest collectors
Fine wines from one of the world’s greatest collectors will hit the block at Heritage in Beverly Hills this week. The auction house is set to offer the Walter Oberlander […]
Francis Bacon’s paint-smeared gloves could top $10,000 at auction
A pair of Francis Bacon’s paint-smeared gloves, worn as he painted one of his most famous masterpieces, will be offered for sale at Chiswick Auctions next week. The paint-smeared gloves […]
Kerry Taylor fashion auction goes from Björk to King Charles II
The latest sale of vintage couture fashion and historic dress at Kerry Taylor Auctions covers everyone from Björk to King Charles II. Leading the selection of historic Royal memorabilia is […]
2016-05-27
Pete Townshend’s smashed guitar leads The Who memorabilia collection at Heritage
A personal collection of memorabilia from a concert by The Who, complete with a piece of Pete Townshend’s smashed guitar, is amongst the most notable lots in a sale at […]
Dream’ Ferrari leads Bonhams vintage car sale in Connecticut
A rare Ferrari described as an "aficionado’s dream" will lead a line-up of rare vintage cars at Bonhams in Connecticut next month. The 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 is one of […]
2016-05-26
Constable’s six-foot sketch masterpiece to sell at Christie’s
A six-foot masterpiece by the English landscape painter John Constable will be offered at Christie’s in London next month. ‘View on the Stour near Dedham’ is one of Constable’s full-size […]
Cullinan Dream blue diamond could top $20 million at Christie’s
The Cullinan Dream – the world’s largest Fancy Intense blue diamond – could sell for more than $20 million at Christie’s next month. The huge colored gemstone originates from the […]
Past meets present at Heritage Auctions’ Texas art sale
Texan artists past and present brought strong prices in Dallas last week, as Heritage Auctions’ dedicated Texas Art sale fetched almost $640,000. Topping the sale was A Blue Bonnet Field-Evening, […]
2016-05-25
Elton John’s Warhol and Basquiat artwork to sell at Sotheby’s
An art work by Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat will be offered at Sotheby’s Paris next month, from the personal art collection of Elton John. ‘Untitled, 1984-1985’ is one of […]