Auction Results
The latest auction results from around the world compiled daily by our experts.
Jackie Robinson’s baseball cap sets $590,000 world record
A baseball cap worn by Jackie Robinson during his rookie season in the MLB has sold for a world-record $590,000 at Leland’s Auctions. Robinson wore the cap in 1947, as […]
2017-10-30
Paul Newman’s original Rolex Daytona watch sells for $17.75 million
A Rolex watch owned by Hollywood star Paul Newman has sold for an astounding $17.75 million in New York. For decades the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Oyster wristwatch has been nicknamed […]
2017-10-27
Einstein’s ‘Theory of Happiness’ note sells for $1.5 million
A simple handwritten note in which Albert Einstein describes his secret to happiness has sold for almost 200 times its estimate in Israel. Einstein originally wrote the note in November […]
2017-10-25
Rare Titanic locker keys sold for more than $100,000
A rare set of locker keys from the Titanic has sold for more than $100,000 at auction in the U.K this past weekend. The keys had originally belonged to Sidney […]
2017-10-23
Lizzie Borden murder document sells for $16,250
A document signed by the infamous Lizzie Borden sold for $16,250 at Heritage Auctions in Dallas this week. Borden became notorious in 1892, when her father and step-mother were brutally […]
2017-10-18
Illustration art sets two new world records at Heritage Auctions
Original works by Patrick Nagel and Robert McGinnis achieved world record prices at Heritage Auctions last week, as part of a $1 million+ sale of pin-up and illustration art. Nagel’s […]
2017-10-17
JFK’s speedboat sells for $75,000 at Guernsey’s
A vintage speedboat once owned by U.S President John F. Kennedy has sold at auction for $75,000. The boat was the star lot in a sale dedicated to JFK memorabilia, […]
2017-10-09
Ancient Chinese ‘brush washer’ bowl sets $37.6m world record
A 900-year-old Chinese bowl has set a new world record in Hong Kong by selling for $37.6 million. The ancient ceramic bowl, known as a ‘brush washer’, was made in […]
2017-10-03
Ancient Chinese plate found in kitchen cupboard tops $300,000
A plate discovered in a kitchen cupboard in the U.K has sold for more than $300,000 – after it turned out to be an important 300-year-old Chinese antique. The blue […]
2017-10-02
Audrey Hepburn’s Breakfast At Tiffany’s script sets new world record
Audrey Hepburn’s copy of the script for Breakfast At Tiffany’s has sold at Christie’s for more than $840,000. The script was part of a major sale of Hepburn’s private collection, […]
2017-09-28
Sputnik satellite test model sells for $850,000 at Bonhams
An original test model of the world’s first satellite Sputnik-1 has sold for more than five times its estimate in New York. The model crossed the block at Bonhams as […]
Vivien Leigh collection soars to £2.2 million at Sotheby’s
The personal collection of Gone With The Wind star Vivien Leigh has sold for £2.2 million ($2.94m) at Sotheby’s, a result five times higher than expected. The auction included memorabilia […]
2017-09-27
Guardians of the Galaxy helmet tops Prop Store sale in London
Star Lord’s helmet from Guardians of the Galaxy has sold for an out-of-this-world price at auction in the U.K. The prop helmet, which was worn on-screen in the blockbuster 2014 […]
Antique Chinese vase causes major shock in Swiss auction
An antique Chinese vase has shocked auctioneers in Switzerland, after it sold for 10,000 times its estimate. The 2ft tall vase, featuring three blue dragons on a yellow background, was […]
2017-09-25
George Daniels ‘Space Travellers’ watch sets £3.2m auction record
A pocket watch made by the celebrated horologist George Daniels has sold for a world record price of £3.2 million at Sotheby’s. The timepiece, known as the ‘Space Travellers’ watch, […]
