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Original telegram announcing the death of Abraham Lincoln up for sale
The original handwritten telegram which announced the death of President Abraham Lincoln is going up for sale in the U.S next week. The remarkable document will be offered by historic […]
2019-04-12
Winston Churchill’s top hat discovered at a garbage dump
A top hat once owned by Winston Churchill has appeared on the British Antiques Roadshow, after it was found discarded at a garbage dump. The historic hat was part of […]
2019-03-26
Rare Beatles record accidentally donated to thrift store sells for $11,000
An incredibly rare Beatles record sold for $11,000 on eBay this week, after it was ‘accidentally’ given to a U.K thrift store by an anonymous donor. The demo copy of […]
2019-03-14
Banksy’s Dismaland sculpture could be yours for just $2.50
Banksy’s artworks regularly sell for six or seven-figure sums at auction – but now one of his most famous recent sculptures could be yours for just $2.50. The sculpture depicting […]
2018-12-04
Lost Charles Dickens portrait discovered in a trinket box after 175 years
A famous ‘lost’ portrait of Charles Dickens has been rediscovered after 175 years, hidden amongst a box of trinkets in a South African auction The miniature portrait was painted by […]
2018-11-22
Winning bidder to whitewash Banksy’s Slave Labour mural
US artist Ron English plans to whitewash the Banksy mural he bought at auction on Wednesday. English, who has been arrested several times for his artistic endeavours, is performing the […]
By Dan Wade
2018-11-16
Banksy pulls off one of the greatest art pranks of all-time
British street artist Banksy pulled off one of the greatest art pranks of all-time this weekend, as one of his works sold at auction for a record price – and […]
2018-10-08
World’s largest collection of Titanic memorabilia up for auction
The world’s largest collection of Titanic memorabilia is heading for auction in the U.S next month, with an estimated value of up to $200 million. More than 5,500 artifacts recovered […]
2018-09-19
Judy Garland’s stolen ruby slippers recovered by FBI after 13 years
Thirteen years after they were mysteriously stolen, the FBI has finally recovered a pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz. The iconic shoes were […]
2018-09-07
Groundbreaking Christie’s sale features portraits painted by Artifical Intelligence
Christie’s is set to host the world’s first major auction featuring artworks created entirely by artificial intelligence. The Prints and Multiples sale in New York on October 23 – 25 […]
2018-08-23
Banksy painting achieves record $1.9m in private sale
A painting by the Bristolian street artist Banksy is reported to have achieved a record £1.5m ($1.9m) in a private sale this week. The work was included in the Banksy: […]
By Tom Meyrick
2018-07-12
Classic car market posts third consecutive month of growth
The classic car market enjoyed its third consecutive month of growth in May, new figures from the Historic Auto Group (HAGI) reveal. The sector rose in value by 2.2% in May […]
By Dan Wade
2018-06-16
Ferrari 250 GTO sold for world-record $70 million
A 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO has rewritten the record books, after it sold for a world-record price of $70 million. According to reports, the rare sports car was acquired in […]
2018-06-08
Classic car values jump 3.7% in April
Classic car investors enjoyed an encouraging April after a troubling first three months of 2018, according to the Historic Auto Group’s (HAGI) latest figures. The HAGI Top index, which tracks […]
By Dan Wade
2018-05-29
125-year-old antique Levi jeans sell for $100,000
A pair of 125-year-old antique Levi jeans has sold for $100,000 in the US, after being discovered hidden in a trunk by the original owner’s great-great grandson. Dating from 1893, […]
