Auction Results
The latest auction results from around the world compiled daily by our experts.
Nike prototype waffle ‘Moon Shoes’ become world’s most expensive sneakers
A pair of handmade prototype Nike running shoes has set a new world record as the most expensive sneakers ever sold at auction. The Nike waffle ‘Moon Shoes’, which helped […]
2019-07-24
‘Lost’ Apollo 11 tapes lead Sotheby’s $5.5 million space memorabilia auction
A set of video tapes containing NASA’s original footage of the Apollo 11 moon landing has sold for $1.8 million during an auction of space memorabilia at Sotheby’s. The tapes […]
2019-07-22
Neil Armstrong’s gold Apollo 11 Robbins medal sells for record $2 million
A unique gold Robbins medal flown to the moon by Neil Armstrong aboard Apollo 11 has sold for $2 million during a sale at Heritage Auctions. The solid gold Robbins […]
2019-07-18
Rare Harry Potter proof copy sells at Sotheby’s for over $30,000
The world’s earliest copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone smashed its estimate during an auction at Sotheby’s this week – but it might not be the version you’d […]
2019-07-12
Nigel Mansell’s title-winning F1 car sets new auction record at Bonhams
A Williams F1 car driven by Nigel Mansell in his 1992 Championship-winning season achieved a record price as part of Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction. The car, known to […]
2019-07-08
Tutankhamen’s head sells for $5.9 million in controversial Christie’s auction
A 3,000-year-old sculpture of the Egyptian King Tutankhamen has sold amidst controversy at Christie’s in London for £4,746,250 ($5.9 million). Prior to the sale on July 4, many had called […]
2019-07-05
‘Lost’ Lewis Chessmen piece sells at auction for £735,000
A single chess piece from the famous Lewis Chessman hoard has sold for £735,000 ($928,380) at Sotheby’s in London today (July 2). The historic figure is believed to originate from […]
2019-07-02
David Gilmour’s guitar collections sells for world record $21.5 million
The guitar collection of Pink Floyd legend David Gilmour made history on June 20 when it sold at Christie’s for a world record $21.5 million. The New York auction featured […]
2019-06-25
Gun that killed Vincent Van Gogh sells at auction for $180,000
The rusted revolver Vincent van Gogh reportedly used to kill himself has sold for three times its estimate during an auction in Paris. The 19th century weapon, which was discovered […]
2019-06-19
Babe Ruth New York Yankees jersey sells for world record $5.64 million
A New York Yankees jersey worn by Babe Ruth has become the world’s most valuable piece of sports memorabilia, after it sold at auction for $5.64 million. The game-worn jersey […]
2019-06-18
Gold Roman coin discovered with a metal detector sells for $700,000
A highly rare Roman gold coin discovered with a metal detector has stunned auctioneers in the U.K after it sold for more than $700,000. The 1,700-year-old coin was found earlier […]
2019-06-07
Rare Hansen Writing Ball typewriter auctions for over $100,000
One of the world’s rarest and most important typewriters, the Hansen Writing Ball, has sold for more than $100,000 at auction in Germany. The machine – one of only five […]
2019-05-21
Cardigan from Kurt Cobain’s last photo-shoot sells for $75,000
Kurt Cobain’s cardigan from his last photo shoot has sold at auction for $75,000, during a sale of music memorabilia at Julien’s in New York. The shoot with photographer Jesse […]
2019-05-20
Jeff Koons’ Rabbit sells for world record $91 million in New York
Jeff Koons has reclaimed his title as the world’s most valuable living artist, after his sculpture ‘Rabbit’ sold at Christie’s this week for $91 million. The auction in New York […]
2019-05-16
Monet’s Haystacks becomes the first Impressionist work to break the $100 million mark
A painting by Claude Monet has become the first Impressionist artwork to sell for over $100 million during a Sotheby’s auction in New York this week. On Tuesday (May 14) […]
