Auction Results
The latest auction results from around the world compiled daily by our experts.
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) […]
2019-05-15
Beatles ‘Butcher Cover’ owned by John Lennon sells for $233,000
A copy of The Beatles’ infamous ‘Butcher’ sleeve owned by John Lennon himself has sold for $233,000 at a Julien’s auction of Beatles memorabilia in Liverpool. The sleeve featured the […]
2019-05-10
Brandy flask which sank with the Titanic sold for almost $100,000
A silver brandy flask which sank with the Titanic in 1912 has sold during an auction at Henry Aldridge & Son in the U.K for almost $100,000. The flask was […]
2019-04-30
Babe Ruth rookie card found inside antique piano sells for $130,000
A rare Babe Ruth baseball card has sold for more than $100,000, after it was discovered hidden inside an antique piano. The 1916 Babe Ruth M101-4 rookie card sold at […]
2019-04-26
John Lennon’s Sgt Pepper piano sells for $718,000
The piano John Lennon used to co-write the Beatles album Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band has been bought by Jim Irsay, the billionaire owner of the Indianapolis Colts. Irsay […]
2019-04-24
KAWS Simpsons/Beatles mash-up artwork sells for world record $14.8 million
A KAWS artwork inspired by The Beatles and The Simpsons stunned auctioneers at Sotheby’s on Monday (April 1) as it sold for a world-record $14.8 million. The painting, a parody […]
2019-04-02
$100 Chinese statue discovered on Antiques Roadshow sells for $2.1 million
A Chinese bronze statue discovered on an episode of Antiques Roadshow has sold at a Sotheby’s auction in New York for a remarkable $2.1 million. The 10th century statue had […]
2019-03-22
David Bowie’s ‘Starman’ demo tape sells for £50,000
An early David Bowie demo tape featuring possibly the first recording of his classic song ‘Starman’ has sold at auction in the U.K for £50,000. The reel-to-reel rehearsal tape dated […]
2019-03-11
Tom Brady rookie card sells for record $400,100 on eBay
A rare Tom Brady rookie card has sold for a record-breaking $400,100 on eBay, making it the world’s most valuable modern-day sports card in existence. The card in question was […]
2019-02-27
Single unused Super Bowl I ticket sells for record $66,000
A single unused ticket to Super Bowl I has sold for a record $66,000 Heritage Auctions’ Platinum Sports Auction on February 23-24. Just 44 unused examples are known to have […]
2019-02-25
“Near mythical” Michael Jordan basketball card tops $350,000 on eBay
A “near mythical” Michael Jordan card has sold on eBay for over $350,000, making it one of the most valuable basketball cards of all time. The Precious Metal Gems Green […]
