Paul Signac masterpiece set to action at Sotheby’s
One of the most important paintings by Pointillist artist Paul Signac will be offered for auction at Sotheby’s next month. ‘Maisons du port, Saint-Tropez’ was painted in 1882, and given […]
2016-04-08
Pope Francis’ skullcap set for online charity auction
A silk skullcap worn by Pope Francis will be sold online to raise funds for a children’s charity later this month. The cap, regarded as "a highly powerful symbol in […]
Champagne sunk by German U-Boat resurfaces at Bonhams
A bottle of vintage champagne rescued from the bottom of the ocean after 80 years will be offered for sale at Bonhams next week. The Fine Wine sale in London […]
Mecum to offer stunning private Shelby collection in Indianapolis
A stunning private collection of Shelby cars will cross the block as part of the forthcoming Mecum sale in Indianapolis. The company’s 29th annual Original Spring Classic auction will offer […]
Julien’s Auctions to sell Elvis Presley and Lady Gaga’s first pianos
A forthcoming sale at Julien’s Auctions will present a tale of two pianos, which helped forge the music careers of two icons past and present: Elvis Presley and Lady Gaga. […]
Bonhams to sell motorcycle collection of Italian racer Giuseppe Visenzi
A collection of motorcycles owned by the famed Italian racer Giuseppe Visenzi will be offered for sale at Bonhams later this month. Visenzi was a professional racer throughout the 1960s, […]
Kurt Cobain letter defending Courtney Love set for auction at Julien’s
A letter from Kurt Cobain to his record label, defending his wife Courtney Love and threatening to break up Nirvana, is going up for auction in New York next month. […]
2016-04-07
Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach sale reveals charity auction line-up
Barrett-Jackson has revealed the line up of vehicles set to cross the block for charity in Palm Beach this weekend. The company’s 14th Annual Palm Beach Auction will offer an […]
Unique Pink diamond could bring $38 million in Geneva
One of the world’s most spectacular and important pink diamonds will be offered for sale at Sotheby’s next month. Weighing in at 15.38 carats, the ‘Unique Pink’ is an exceptional […]
Original Birds of America prints flock to Bonhams
A series of rare prints from John James Audubon’s Birds of America will be offered at Bonhams in Los Angeles this month. The celebrated 19th century naturalist and painter dedicated […]
2016-04-06
Pistols owned by historic revolutionaries set for record auction at Christie’s
A pair of flintlock pistols owned by both the Marquis de Lafayette and Simón Bolívar could set a new auction record at Christie’s later this month. The silver-mounted rifled flintlock […]
Heritage reveal early numismatic treasures for CSNS sale in Illinois
Four coins from the earliest days of U.S numismatic history will lead a Heritage sale in Illinois later this month. The company’s CSNS U.S. Coins Signature Auction will be held […]
2016-04-05
Rifle given by Queen Victoria to John Brown set for Bonhams auction
A rifle gifted by Queen Victoria to her faithful servant John Brown is heading to auction at Bonhams later this year. The deer-stalking rifle was a Christmas gift to Brown, […]
Christie’s science sale goes from Astrolabes to the Apple-1
An upcoming auction at Christie’s will span centuries of scientific discovery, from 18th century astrolabes to the Apple-1 computer. The auction will offer scientific artefacts alongside natural history specimens dating […]
Bonhams set for major L.A sale of California & Western art
Bonhams is set to host an auction dedicated to the popular field of California & Western art in Los Angeles. The sale will be the first of three annual auctions […]
