Auction Results
The latest auction results from around the world compiled daily by our experts.
Sir Bobby’s ’66 semi shirt sells following funeral
The England shirt worn by legendary footballer Sir Bobby Charlton in the 1966 World Cup semi-final has realised £59,040 at an online auction. The iconic number 9 shirt was autographed […]
2023-11-14
Inverted Jenny breaks US single-stamp price record
A single Inverted Jenny sold for $1.7million at auction in New York on November 8. The more-than $2million total price (with fees) is a record for a single United States […]
2023-11-10
Star Wars X-Wing model raises record $3.1 million at auction
A model X-wing fighter used in the first Star Wars film, 1977’s Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope sold at auction last week for $3.1 million. It is […]
2023-11-01
£60 “every day” Rolex makes £82,000 at auction
A rare Rolex Oyster Submariner 369 Explorer bought for £60 has raised £82,000 in a sale in Wilshire, UK. The sale price of £65,000 (the £82,000 total includes fees) is […]
Dragon Ball Z cell makes $144k in US auction
Two highly sought-after animation cels from classic Japanese animes Dragon Ball Z and Akira raised impressive sums at Heritage Auctions’ recent sale. The first, a production cel showing the character […]
2023-10-27
Diana’s movie gown one of £1+ million trio sold
Three gowns made for and worn by Diana, Princess of Wales, sold for well over £1 million at a Los Angeles sale on September 8th, each realising around £0.5 million.
2023-09-20
Freddie sale makes £12million+ start
An evening sale of personal items from Queen singer Freddie Mercury’s raised £12.4 million at Sotheby’s on September 6th. No lots were left unsold. The sale opened a 6-night series of auctions that raised over £39.9 million in total.
Prayer book surprises with £71k sale
A Hebrew prayer book sold at auction on September 5th for 14-times its estimate.
2023-09-13
Steve Jobs note auctions for $175,000
Notes for a 47-year-old ad draft hand written by Apple founder Steve Jobs sold for $175,759 in an online sale by RR Auction of Boston ending last Thursday, August 24th. […]
2023-08-30
A Rolex ticks up from £200 to £45,000 in 50 years
A family-run auction house in Essex, UK, has sold a rare Rolex watch in a sale that perfectly illustrates the skyrocketing value of collectible watches
2023-06-09
£20k for historic club football shirt
A Middlesbrough football shirt from the late 19th century has sold for £20,000. Seller Graham Budd Auctions believes it may be the oldest surviving shirt from a league club. The […]
2023-03-15
£250 Alberto Giacometti chandelier sells for £2.9 million
An Alberto Giacometti chandelier bought for £250 has sold at Christie’s for £2.9 million – thanks to the well-trained eye of an artist. The chandelier was formerly owned by artist […]
2023-03-06
Gareth Edwards’ rugby jersey sets new world record in Cardiff
The jersey worn by rugby legend Gareth Edwards during the historic 1973 Barbarians v New Zealand match has set a new auction record in Wales. The scrum-half’s jersey – still […]
2023-02-24
Mark Twain’s typewriter tops $100,000
If you’ve ever wanted to hurl a keyboard across the room you’re in good company. The typewriter that drove Mark Twain, America’s most famous Man of Letters, to distraction has […]
2023-02-23
Napoleon’s bicorne hat sells for $1.4 million at Sotheby’s
A hat worn by Napoleon during his 1807 Pologne campaign has sold at Sotheby’s in Paris for a stunning $1.4 million. The historic hat crossed the block on Wednesday (September […]
