Auction News
Francis Bacon’s greatest self-portrait to be sold at Sotheby’s
A rare self-portrait by Francis Bacon will be auctioned for the first time in its 46-year history at Sotheby’s later this year. Dating from 1970, ‘Two Studies for a Self-Portrait’, […]
2016-03-17
Original Three Feet High and Rising album artwork up for sale
The original cover artwork for De La Soul’s seminal hip hop album ‘Three Feet High and Rising’ is currently up for auction. The artwork is one of numerous pieces of […]
Unrecorded copy of Shakespeare’s First Folio to sell at Christie’s
A previously unrecorded copy of Shakespeare’s First Folio will be offered for sale at Christie’s later this year, in a sale commemorating the 400th anniversary of the playwright’s death. Described […]
Rare Cofer Revolver and patent to lead Cowan’s Confederate Arms auction
An incredibly rare Confederate revolver will be offered alongside its original patent during a special sale at Cowan’s Auctions in Cincinnati next month. The company’s two-day Historic Firearms and Early […]
2016-03-16
Scottish Colourists lead Bonhams’ annual sale in Edinburgh
Important works by members of the Scottish Colourists will lead the annual Bonhams Scottish sale in Edinburgh next month. Works by George Leslie Hunter and Samuel Peploe will be amongst […]
Paul Storr wine coolers lead Heritage Auctions’ silver sale
A pair of wine coolers by Paul Storr will lead the upcoming Fine Silver and Vertu sale at Heritage Auctions in Dallas. Storr was England’s most celebrated silversmith during the […]
Helmut Newton’s unseen Davie Bowie images for sale at Heritage
Previously unseen images of David Bowie captured by iconic fashion photographer Helmut Newton will cross the auction block at Heritage in New York next month. "This contact sheet represents a […]
Houdini and Lovecraft’s lost manuscript comes to auction in Chicago
A previously unknown manuscript detailing the collaboration between Harry Houdini and H.P Lovecraft is heading to auction with Potter & Potter. Written in 1926, The Cancer of Superstition was the […]
William Robinson Leigh’s Indian Rider leads Heritage art sale
An iconic work by the renowned American artist William Robinson Leigh will lead the line-up of Heritage Auctions’ spring American Art Auction in Dallas. Painted in 1918, Indian Rider depicts […]
2016-03-15
Royal Rolls Royce to sell at Bonhams Goodwood auction
A stunning pre-war Rolls Royce with a royal connection will be amongst the highlights of the Bonhams Goodwood Members’ Meeting Sale. The beautifully restored 1924 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost was originally […]
Antiquorum sale goes from Space Pirates to Birds of Paradise
From Space Pirates to Birds of Paradise, the upcoming Antiquorum watch sale in Hong Kong offers something for everyone. The auction on March 19 at The Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong […]
Rubens’ masterpiece ‘Lot and his Daughters’ to sell at Christie’s
A masterpiece by Sir Peter Paul Rubens is heading to auction at Christie’s later this year. ‘Lot and his Daughters’, painted circa 1613-1614, has remained unseen by the public for […]
2016-03-14
1,000 year-old chess pieces set for sale at Sotheby’s
A collection of early chess pieces dating back more than 1,000 years will be offered for sale at Sotheby’s next month. The remarkable collection, one of the most significant of […]
Signed Beatles U.S Tour program leads sale at Phillip Weiss Auctions
From the World’s Fair to the British Invasion, the upcoming sale at Phillip Weiss Auctions has something for ever collector. The auction will offer more than 700 lots, ranging from […]
Rare Glorious First of June medal to sell at Bonhams
A highly rare medal celebrating a British naval victory during the French Revolutionary Wars will be offered at Bonhams later this month. The large gold medal was one of only […]