Auction News
Sotheby’s offer eclectic objects in the Hong Kong ‘Curiosity’ sale
Eclectic objects spanning millions of years of history will be offered at Sotheby’s in Hong Kong next month, at the highly anticipated Literati / Curiosity II sale. The auction, which […]
2016-03-23
Peyton Manning’s touchdown ball could bring $20,000 at Heritage
The ball thrown by Peyton Manning for his second-to-last career touchdown is heading for sale at Heritage Auctions. Although he ended his career with victory at Super Bowl 50, Manning […]
Skinner Inc. reveals highlights of European Furniture & Decorative Arts sale
Skinner, Inc. has revealed details of its upcoming European Furniture & Decorative Arts sale in Boston. The auction will include more than 700 lots, including fine silver, ceramics, furniture and […]
2016-03-22
Original Halloween movie poster artwork for sale at Heritage
The original poster artwork for the classic horror movie Halloween is currently up for sale at Heritage Auctions. Widely regarded as one of the most influential horror films ever made, […]
Major Wassily Kandinsky work leads Heritage sale in New York
An important work by Wassily Kandinsky will lead Heritage Auctions’ forthcoming Spring Modern and Contemporary Art sale. The auction, which takes place on May 2, moves from Dallas to the […]
2016-03-21
Warhol’s rare shoe portfolio leads Sotheby’s print sale
A portfolio of prints created by Andy Warhol during his early career as a commercial artist will be offered at Sotheby’s this week. The set of hand-coloured lithographs, based on […]
Unique Cy Twombly blackboard work heads to Sotheby’s
A unique Cy Twombly work from his series of iconic blackboard paintings will lead a forthcoming Sotheby’s sale in New York. The previously unseen work, ‘Untitled (New York City)’, is […]
Heritage to offer "time capsule" collection of rare coins
A major private "time capsule" collection of rare coins, medals and tokens is heading to auction for the very first time with Heritage later this year. The Rev. Dr. James […]
Anne Frank’s Fairytale book to sell at auction in New York
A vintage book of Grimm’s Fairy Tales once owned by Anne Frank will be offered for sale in New York by Swann Galleries later this year. Frank’s teenage diary, which […]
2016-03-18
Eva Perón’s Cadillac Limousine for sale in Bonhams’ Goodwood auction
A Cadillac once owned by Argentina’s iconic First Lady Eva Perón will be offered for auction at Bonhams this weekend. The 1951 Cadillac 75 Limousine was used as official transport […]
Shirley Temple’s blue diamond could bring $35 million at Sotheby’s
A magnificent blue diamond originally owned by Hollywood child star Shirley Temple will be offered for sale at Sotheby’s next month. Having spent more than 60 years in the actress’ […]
David Bowie’s hand-written Jean Genie lyrics up for auction
The only-known complete set of handwritten David Bowie lyrics in private hands is heading to auction with Paddle8 this month. Written in 1972, ‘The Jean Genie’ was the lead single […]
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 […]