Auction Results
The latest auction results from around the world compiled daily by our experts.
“Holy grail” Open golf Claret Jug makes nearly $500,000
Gary Player dominated to win this trophy in 1974. Now it’s one of very few Open Trophy prizes to reach the collectibles market. It was bound to command a big price.
2024-08-01
Fast out of the blocks: Paris Olympics torch sells for $45,000
It didn’t take long. In fact, the flame hadn’t even been lit before the first Paris torch was up for sale. See how much it made.
Freaks movie poster gets over $100,000 at auction
It was a movie banned for decades in the UK and abandoned on its release. A second life as a cult hit has made 1932’s Freaks a super hit with collectors as this valuable poster sale confirms.
2024-07-26
First Naval Victoria Cross of World War I sells for £240,000
A Victoria Cross won at the start of World War I has been auctioned. The first such award to the Royal Navy in that conflict it raised a major sum at auction.
2024-07-24
“Banned” Sex Pistols single sets record
A copy of God Save the Queen, the 1977 single by the Sex Pistols, has made nearly £25,000 at auction, a record for the sought-after release. The disc was one […]
2024-07-12
English Globes double low estimate in £200,000 auction
These gloves were the cutting edge of technology in 1700. They were sold recently and realised over £200,000.
2024-07-11
Founding documents still worth millions say US buyers
Historical documents from the birth of the United States still have huge value according to bidders.
2024-07-05
Elvis’ blue suede shoes sell just shy of £100,000. Mercury shoes double estimate
Presley’s shoes nearly hit £100,000. Mercury’s go for double their estimate.
2024-06-28
Signed Turing maths problem letter makes $88,000
Alan Turing is one of the unsung heroes of the WWII war effort. And collectors are still willing to pay high prices for artefacts from his too-short life.
Diana dresses head towards $1 million in “truly remarkable” auction
A dress worn by Princess Diana came close to realising $1 million at auction. It’s still not the most expensive of her clothes though.
Harry Potter illustration auctions for wizarding record
A watercolour illustration from the first Harry Potter book set a new record for the character when it was auctioned in New York on Wednesday, June 26 for $1.9 million. […]
2024-06-27
Chinese Kilo coins top $10 million money sale
These relatively recent Chinese coins went for very big money recently. Their excellent condition was key to their high sale price.
2024-06-26
Over $300,000 for Apollo 11 Moon memorabilia
There is no dip in demand for Moon memorabilia. A recent sale saw good returns for the best items.
2024-06-20
$200,000 Enigma Machine breaks estimate
Enigma machines can raise high prices if they’re in good condition. This example must be one of the best of only around 120 survivors from WWII.
$4.4 million Z Grill sets US stamp record
Is it the rarest stamp in America? It’s certainly the most valuable now.
