Auction Results
The latest auction results from around the world compiled daily by our experts.
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, […]
2017-09-20
Secret stash of rare movie posters fetches $80,000 at auction
An incredible hidden stash of movie posters has sold at auction for more than $80,000, after being discovered by workmen renovating a home in the U.K. The rare vintage posters […]
Harry Potter books smashes world record price yet again
A first edition copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone has sold for a world record price of $81,250 in the U.S. The sale at Heritage Auctions in Dallas […]
2017-09-19
Rare Ferrari auction brings over $75 million in Italy
An RM Sotheby’s sale of rare Ferraris has realized a remarkable total of more than $75 million. The auction, which took place at the Ferrari factory in Maranello, Italy, was […]
2017-09-13
Australian car license plate sells for record $1.94 million
A vintage car license plate sold for almost $2 million at auction in Australia this week. The plate, which reads ‘4’, is one of only nine single digit plates ever […]
2017-08-30
History’s greatest ‘barn-find’ Porsche sells for $14 million
A vintage Porsche regarded as one of the greatest barn finds in history has achieved a new world-record price at Gooding & Company. The 1970 Porsche 917K had appeared both […]
2017-08-22
Lou Gehrig’s jersey sets new $870,000 record at Heritage Auctions
A Lou Gehrig jersey claimed the highest price for a piece of sports memorabilia in Heritage Auctions’ latest blockbuster sale. The New York Yankees jersey sold for $870,000, setting a […]
McLaren F1 supercar sets $15.6 million world record price
A McLaren F1 supercar has sold at Bonhams for a world-record price of $15.62 million. The legendary sports car, capable of an incredible 243 mph, shattered the previous record during […]
Norman’s Rockwell’s ‘lost’ baseball painting sells for $1.6 million
A ‘lost’ Norman Rockwell painting that was discovered hanging on a family’s wall in Austin, Texas has fetched a staggering seven-figure sum at auction. The work, entitled ‘Tough Call’, was […]
Aston Martin DBR1 sets new $22 million auction record in Monterey
The world’s "most important" Aston Martin has become the world’s most expensive British car, after it sold for more than $22 million in California. The 1956 Aston Martin DBR1 crossed […]
2017-08-21
Elvis Presley’s Graceland piano sells for $375,000 on eBay
A piano once owned by Elvis Presley has sold in a charity auction on eBay for $375,000. The white grand piano had originally been the centrepiece of Elvis’ music room […]
Robert Crumb comic art tops $6.3m Heritage auction
A collection of original Robert Crumb artworks led the way in Heritage Auctions’ recent $6.3 million comic book sale. The auction featured a number of original cover illustrations and full […]
2017-08-15
Elvis Presley’s Armadillo suit tops $1.6 million Graceland auction
A sale of Elvis memorabilia at Graceland has realized more than $1.6 million, during events commemorating the 40th anniversary of his death in Memphis. The auction featured a wealth or […]
2017-08-14
Hack Wilson’s 1930 Chicago Cubs uniform soars to $382,000
A uniform worn by baseball Hall of Famer Hack Wilson has sold for more than $382,000 at Goldin Auctions. The game-worn Chicago Cubs uniform dated from Wilson’s record-breaking 1930 season, […]
2017-08-08
Elton John’s Ferrari tops half a million at Silverstone
Elton John’s Ferrari was the star of the show at Silverstone Auctions last week, in front of a packed house at the historic racing circuit. The company’s Silverstone Classics sale […]
