Tag: Auctions
Unheard Jimi Hendrix on tape and for sale – but not for release
You’ll need £200,000 to get a listen to these unreleased Hendrix recordings, which may never see the light of day again.
2024-10-16
Star Trek Captain Kirk phaser blasts to $100,000 pre auction
A phaser gun wielded by William Shatner as Captain James T Kirk in the original Star Trek TV series has already attracted a bid of $100,000 pre its auction sale […]
The million dollar throne that confirms Game of Thrones is in the big leagues
Props, weapons, costumes… all performed well as Game of Thrones confirmed its place in modern culture and in the collectibles investing market with a huge sale.
Game of Thrones auction: day 1 round-up
Game of Thrones was a bloody, long-running success. A sale of some of its most iconic costumes proved just as impactful, as on-screen armour went for over $200,000.
2024-10-11
The 1975 dime that could be worth $500,000
It’s got a face value of 10 cents, but if prices run to form then it will cost you around $500,000 to own it. Meet the 1975 Roosevelt Dime error.
2024-10-09
Alexander Fleming’s penicillin mould leads science sale
Would you buy a used computer? What about a vital prototype in the development of Apple. And a medal made with mould that saved the world?
£10 million expected in major movie sale
Star Wars helmets, Gladiator armour, Batman suits… it all adds up to over £10 million-worth of auction prices in one of the biggest film sales of the year.
The “Comic crazed collector” whose complete DC collection will sell for huge money
Imagine the dedication to assemble every comic book published by DC, one of the greatest publishers of all time. Christine Farrell made it her life’s task and the results are stupendous.
JFK film and Jackie dress sales reveal continuing allure of the Kennedys
The Kennedy assassination will always fascinate and appall. Newly found footage of his fatal motorcade has just sold at auction.
2024-10-03
LeBron high school jersey shoots over $1 million mark for world record sale
A jersey worn by LeBron James for a famous high school photoshoot has realised $1.3 million at auction in Hong Kong. This is a world record for a high school […]
Exit the Nunchaku – Bruce Lee weapons sell for three-times estimate
A set of nunchaku used by Bruce Lee in Enter the Dragon realised $190,500 against an estimated price of $30,000 to $50,000 at auction in Hong Kong last week, a […]
2024-10-02
Tom Brady watches set for multimillion December auction appointment
Some choice items from NFL star Tom Brady’s watch collection will be sold at auction this December, with an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak tipped to realise up to $800,000. The […]
Metal detector hoard reaches £132,000 in London auction
Every metal detector dreams of finds like these. See two Ancient coin hoards that each made over £100,000 in total at auction.
2024-09-25
Godfather wedding tux makes over $100,000 at auction
In its understated way it’s one of the most famous outfits in movie history, and now Marlon Brando’s wedding day tuxedo from the opening scenes of the Godfather has a […]
Lord of the Rings first edition attracting big bids
Lord of the Rings will always attract attention, and in its original form it is hugely attractive to buyers when condition and rarity are added to the mix.