Auction Results
The latest auction results from around the world compiled daily by our experts.
Diana’s “caring” dress makes over $500,000 at LA auction
There’s no let-up in demand for the best fashion pieces associated with Diana Princess of Wales. The winning bidder here, jumped up and fell to the floor in delight.
2025-06-27
Napoleon collection sale shoots through estimates
A major Paris sale of artefacts relating to Napoleon Bonaparte has surpassed pre-sale predictions to make nearly $10 million. Sotheby’s, who hosted the sale, said paintings performed especially well. Paintings, […]
2025-06-26
Rafa Nadal’s French Open-winning racquet sets new auction record
Definitely one of the all-time greats, Rafa Nadal is also one of the most collectible tennis players of all times. This racquet sale sets a new benchmark for the player.
2025-06-13
Al Capone’s Patek Philippe watch makes $95,000 in New York sale
Al Capone loved this watch so much he had his initials diamond-embossed on the case. Find out how Scarface’s timepiece proved to be worth nearly $100,000.
2025-06-11
Lady Astor’s Cartier tiara doubles estimate at auction
An extraordinary Cartier piece has been sold at auction in London for a surprise price. Discover the Astor Tiara and its links to Charlie Chaplin and British political history.
Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus are auction guitar heroes
Time and fashion move on in music collecting as it does in the charts. Taylor and Miley now bring in more than Van Halen, Dylan and Lennon.
2025-06-04
Hidden from Hitler: Traveller coin collection auctions for £5.7 million
The Traveller’s Collection could be the most significant coin sale in history. It’s started. And already records are being broken and estimates surpassed.
2025-05-28
Blood-stained Lincoln assassination gloves exceed $1.2 million
Any link to April 14, 1865 at Ford’s Theatre in Washington DC adds value to an item. Why? That night, President Lincoln was assassinated – and he carried these gloves as he died.
2025-05-22
Rolex Daytonas made 50 years apart both hit big prices
With yellow gold cases marking them out, two Rolex Daytonas made half a century apart were both in the sights of buyers this week in Geneva.
2025-05-14
Dress up as Wonder Woman for $240,000 – Hollywood auction news
How much would you pay to dress up as Wonder Woman? Costume parts have together made nearly $0.25 million at auction this week. Find out how here.
2025-05-08
£26,000 bid wins George Best trophy auction
Few doubted George Best’s status as an all-time great. This trophy was just confirmation of his brilliance. Find out about this 1968 award and its sale here.
2025-05-07
£100,000-plus sale of Monty’s Rolls-Royce in which Churchill travelled
A car in which D-Day was plotted has been sold at auction. The legendary Green Car of Field Marshall Montgomery was a witness to history.
£10 Lowry painting goes for £800,000 at auction
Lowry’s style has made his work instantly recognisable, but when he sold this painting, he was an unknown and was worried the £10 he charged was ripping off the buyer.
T206 Honus Wagner card makes $1.9 million
The Honus Wagner T206, a legend among baseball cards. Another big sale has been added to its extensive and record-breaking history this week, just shy of $2 million for a tiny sliver of card.
2025-04-29
Titanic victim’s tragically predictive letter makes £300,000
The tragedy of the Titanic continues to fascinate us all and drive big auction prices. This letter sets a record, and it’s obvious why.
