Auction Results
The latest auction results from around the world compiled daily by our experts.
John Hancock’s 1776 Declaration of Independence letter sells for $1 million
A copy of John Hancock’s historic letter which announced the Declaration of Independence has sold for just over $1 million during an auction at Sotheby’s. The letter was of 13 […]
2020-01-28
Queen Victoria’s ‘lost’ black mourning outfit saved for the nation
A collection of Queen Victoria’s black mourning clothes has been saved for the British nation, after spending more than 100 years hidden in a wardrobe. The royal outfit sold at […]
2020-01-23
Steve McQueen’s Bullitt Ford Mustang sells for record $3.74 million
Steve McQueen’s iconic Ford Mustang from the classic movie Bullitt has sold for a record $3.74 million during a sale at Mecum Auctions in Florida. The 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback […]
2020-01-13
Trilogy of Terror Zuni Doll becomes the most valuable prop in horror history
The Zuni Hunter doll from the classic TV horror movie Trilogy of Terror caused a major shock at auction this week, when it sold for more than $200,000. The famous […]
2019-12-20
Batman and Robin TV costumes smash world record price at auction
The original Batman and Robin costumes worn by Adam West and Burt Ward in the classic 1960s TV show have set a new world record price at auction in the […]
2019-12-19
Ultra-rare copy of NES Mega Man sets video game world record at Heritage Auctions
A copy of the classic Nintendo video game Mega Man has set a new world record after it sold at Heritage Auctions for a stunning $75,000. The ultra-rare copy of […]
2019-12-17
Babe Ruth’s 500th home run bat sells for $1 million at SCP Auctions
The baseball bat Babe Ruth used to hit his 500th career home run has sold at auction in the U.S for $1 million. The online sale at SCP Auctions, which […]
2019-12-16
John Lennon’s iconic round sunglasses sell for 17 times their estimate at Sotheby’s
A pair of John Lennon’s round sunglasses have stunned auctioneers after they sold for 17 times their estimate at Sotheby’s in London. The shades were described as “the most iconic […]
The Beatles’ first demo tape sells for £62,500 at Sotheby’s
A unique copy of the Beatles’ first professional demo tape has sold for £62,500 ($74,500) at a Sotheby’s auction in London. The historic demo tape, which was famously rejected by […]
2019-12-13
Bernie Wrightson’s Frankenstein cover art sells for world record $1.2 million
Bernie Wrightson’s original cover art for the Marvel Comics adaptation of Frankenstein has sold at auction for a world record price of $1.2 million. Wrightson’s illustration had been described as […]
Jerry Garcia’s Alligator guitar tops $500,000 at Bonhams L.A auction
A guitar once owned by Grateful Dead frontman Jerry Garcia has sold for more than half a million dollars at a Bonhams auction in Los Angeles. Garcia had nicknamed the […]
2019-12-12
Wizard of Oz magic wand sells for $400,000 at Bonhams
A prop magic wand from The Wizard of Oz has sold for $400,000 during a sale of classic movie memorabilia at Bonhams in Los Angeles. The wand was made for […]
Titanic survivor’s pocketwatch sets new world record at Goldin Auctions
A pocketwatch owned by Titanic Second Officer Charles Lightoller has sold at auction in the U.S for more than $170,000, setting a new world record for a Titanic timepiece. The […]
2019-12-11
Marlon Brando’s Apocalypse Now Rolex watch sells for $1.95 million
A Rolex watch worn by Marlon Brando in Apocalypse Now has sold for almost $2 million during a sale of rare and important timepieces in New York. The watch was […]
Ancient coin hoard found with metal detector nets builder more than $100,000
A British builder hit the jackpot this week when a hoard of 1,000-year-old coins he discovered with a metal detector sold at auction for more than $100,000. Don Crawley uncovered […]
