Tag: Auctions
Churchill’s false teeth have £8,000 auction estimate
While Winston Churchill was telling the world that Britain would “fight on the beeches” he may have been fighting to keep his teeth in place. The dentures the Prime Minister […]
2024-01-24
Early Penny Black envelope’s £2 million auction
An extraordinarily rare historic envelope featuring the world’s first adhesive postage stamp, the Penny Black, is set to go up for auction next month. The iconic envelope, known as a […]
2024-01-19
Succession auction makes big money
Iconic props and costumes from the hit HBO series Succession fetched big sums at auction last weekend. The sale confirms fans will follow new-era streaming shows with all the dedication […]
2024-01-17
BBC rare records set for auction sale
The BBC is set to auction off thousands of rare vinyl records, including gems from David Bowie, The Beatles, Pink Floyd, and more. The auction will see over 400 lots […]
Elton John’s home emptied in huge auction
Elton John is selling the contents of his Atlanta home in an series of auctions. With 900 lots, a total estimated value of over $10 million, and eight New York […]
“Best ever” Amazing Spider-Man #1 comic to auction
One of the first comic book sales of 2024 looks like it could be one of the biggest. Among many star items, a debut Spider Man issue is exciting bidders.
2024-01-10
Marilyn Monroe auction features legendary dress
A gown worn by Marilyn Monroe in the movie The Seven Year Itch is due to be auctioned. It is expected to raise at least $100,000.
Man United Munich disaster programme to sell at auction
A programme from the game between Manchester United and Wolves is due to be auctioned, and is expected to make at least £5,000.
Star Wars figure at auction is collectors’ “holy grail”
A Star Wars figure should raise at least £15,000 at auction in the UK in January. It is a Jawa, one of the rarest Star Wars toys sold.
Rare The Crown memorabilia heads to auction
Rare TV memorabilia from the Netflix show The Crown is due to go on sale at auction in February 2024.
2024-01-03
US historic documents sale led by $6-million revolutionary protest sign
A major sale of US historic documents could realize as much as $12.7 million at a January 17 sale in New York. The star item is a 1765 placard denouncing […]
Princess Diana dress auction smashes estimates
A Princess Diana gown has exceeded its estimate by 11 times to raise $1,143,000 at auction.
Beatles painting sale could realise $600,000
Images of a Woman, a painting created by all four Beatles in Japan in 1966, will be auctioned in New York in February. It could raise $600,000.
Nelson “blind-eye” battle sword finds new home
A sword awarded for bravery in the Battle of Copenhagen in 1801 has been sold at auction. The battle is most famous for the story of Nelson’s “blind eye”. The […]
2023-12-15
Last call for Lebowski sale
One of the greatest and most-cult-like of film fandoms is battling it out over relics of The Big Lebowski, the Coen Brothers 1998 film about a Los Angeles stoner dragged […]