Collecting News
The latest in collecting news from around the world compiled daily by our experts.
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, […]
2018-05-29
Matt Busby’s Manchester United contract acquired by club
Manchester United has acquired its original contract with legendary manager Matt Busby for an undisclosed sum prior to its planned auction. The document will be displayed in the team’s museum […]
2018-05-23
Painting confirmed as Rembrandt following 2016 sale
A 17th century portrait of a young man has been confirmed as the work of old master Rembrandt van Rijn. The painting sold at Christie’s in 2016. Back then it […]
2018-05-16
American Revolutionary sailor’s journal found in cupboard
A remarkable handwritten journal kept by a young American revolutionary sailor was recently donated to the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia. It was found in a cupboard in […]
By Tom Meyrick
2018-05-11
Native American Pipe returned to tribe
A Native American catlinite pipe has been returned to the Dakota people following its controversial auction last week. The lot realised $39,975 in the sale, more than double the $20,000 […]
2018-05-09
Joel R Anderson’s banknote collection worth $30m
Stack’s Bowers Galleries will offer Joel R. Anderson’s legendary collection of US banknotes in a series of four sales. The 240 lots are valued at an extraordinary $30m and represent […]
2018-03-21
Jesse James photograph found in eBay auction
A British man has acquired a tintype photograph believed to be legendary outlaw Jesse James on eBay for just £7 ($9). Photographs of James are hugely rare, with only a […]
2018-03-20
Classic car values down 6% since start of 2018
Classic car investors are enduring a tough start to 2018, according to the Historic Auto Group’s (HAGI) classic car indices. The HAGI Top index, which tracks the value of “exceptional […]
2018-03-16
Phillips’ Contemporary Art auction sets house record
Phillips’ March 8 20th Century Contemporary Art auction in London saw total sales of £97.8m ($135.2m), a record for the auction house. Contributing almost half that sum was Picasso’s La […]
2018-03-12
World’s oldest message in a bottle discovered in Australia
The world’s oldest known message in a bottle has been discovered on a beach in Western Australia. The incredible find was tossed over the side of the Paula, a German […]
2018-03-06
UK whisky auction sales soaring
UK auction sales of single malt Scotch whisky rose by 76% in 2017, compared with the previous year. That’s according to the latest figures from whisky expert Rare Whisky 101. […]
2018-02-28
Red-faced Duisburg goalkeeper to auction water bottle for charity
Duisburg goalkeeper Mark Flekken is auctioning the water bottle that has made him an internet sensation. The Dutchman was refreshing his palette in the back of the net during Saturday’s […]
Russell Crowe’s personal collection is selling in Sydney
Sotheby’s is to host an auction of movie memorabilia and other ephemera from Hollywood star Russell Crowe’s personal collection. The sale is titled The Art of Divorce and is being […]
2018-02-26
Lock of George Washington’s hair found in college library
A lock of George Washington’s hair has been discovered inside an 18th century almanac in Union College’s Schaffer Library in New York. The curious find was made during a routine […]
2018-02-22
Sotheby’s charity wine auction to raise funds for REAP
A top collector plans to auction their extensive collection of rare wines for charity through Sotheby’s Hong Kong. The sale, dubbed the Philanthropist’s Cellar and slated to take place in […]
