Auction Results
The latest auction results from around the world compiled daily by our experts.
Silverstone Auctions’ Salon Privé Sale brings £3.4 million
Silverstone Auctions’ Salon Privé Sale realized £3.4 million ($4.5 million) this weekend, amidst the grounds of the historic Blenheim Palace. One of the auction’s star lots was a 1973 Jaguar […]
2016-09-07
Unique Apple-1 ‘test’ computer sells for over $800,000 in charity sale
A unique early version of the iconic Apple-1 computer has sold in an online charity auction for more than $800,000. The special example of the world’s first home computer was […]
2016-08-26
RM Sotheby’s sets new auction records for British and American cars
Major auction records tumbled during the first day of RM Sotheby’s blockbuster Monterey sale, as a pair of historic racers became the most expensive British and American cars ever sold. […]
2016-08-23
Action Comics #1 sets new record at Heritage Auctions
Heritage Auctions set a new record in Dallas last week, with the sale of the world’s most iconic comic book – Action Comics #1. Published in 1938, the book features […]
2016-08-08
Andy Murray’s Wimbledon-winning tennis shirt tops $13,000 at auction
The tennis shirt worn by Andy Murray during his victory in the 2016 Wimbledon final has sold for more than $13,000 in an online charity auction. Murray won his second […]
2016-08-04
Mysterious London 2012 Olympic gold medal tops $50,000 at auction
A mysterious gold medal from the London 2012 Summer Olympics has sold for more than $50,000 in an online sale of Olympic memorabilia. Despite being the auction’s star lot, the […]
2016-07-25
Rare Boba Fett figure sets new Star Wars toy auction record in U.K
A rare Boba Fett action figure has become the world’s most valuable Star Wars figure, after smashing its auction estimate in the U.K. The figure was part of a French […]
2016-07-20
Bach musical manuscript sells for auction record at Christie’s
A remarkably rare musical manuscript by Johann Sebastian Bach has sold for a record sum in London. The hand-written composition was the star lot of the Christie’s Valuable Books and […]
2016-07-14
Einstein’s pocket watch sells for almost $350,000 at Christie’s
A pocket watch once owned by Albert Einstein has sold for more than 13 times its estimate at a Christie’s auction in London. The simple silver Swiss open-face pocket watch […]
2016-07-13
Rubens’ ‘Lot and his Daughters’ sets Old Master record at Christie’s
Peter Paul Rubens’ ‘Lot and his Daughters’ has sold for an incredible record price at Christie’s. Rubens’ masterpiece hit the auction block in London last night (July 7), sparking a […]
2016-07-08
Jenny Saville painting shatters auction record at Sotheby’s
A career-defining work by the British artist Jenny Saville has set a new auction record in London, as part of a Contemporary Art sale at Sotheby’s. Her 1997 painting ‘Shift’ […]
2016-06-29
JFK’s love letter to alleged mistress sold at auction
A love letter written by John F. Kennedy to one of his alleged mistresses has sold at auction in Boston for $88,970. The letter was intended for Mary Pinchot Meyer, […]
2016-06-28
Memorabilia from Whitney Houston’s estate brings $525,000 at auction
A sale of memorabilia from the estate of Whitney Houston has raised more than half a million dollars at auction in California. More than 100 items from the late singer’s […]
Barn Find’ Le Mans Aston Martin tops Bonhams Goodwood auction
A remarkable ‘barn find’ Aston Martin with a history of racing and robbery has topped a sale of classic cars at Goodwood. The 1949 Aston Martin DB Team Car led […]
David Bowie’s hair smashes estimate in Beverly Hills auction
A lock of David Bowie’s hair has soared above its estimate at an auction of music memorabilia in Beverly Hills. Having made news around the world, the lock of hair […]
