Karloff Bride of Frankenstein poster could make $250,000
A significant sale of movie posters looks like bringing in a big sums this month. Shining out from a catalogue full of highlights is a Bride of Frankenstein poster from 1935.
2024-07-12
“Banned” Sex Pistols single sets record
A copy of God Save the Queen, the 1977 single by the Sex Pistols, has made nearly £25,000 at auction, a record for the sought-after release. The disc was one […]
Steve Jobs suits sales take Apple man into top echelon
A tie for $16,000. A suit for nearly $40,000. That’s the star power of Apple founder Steve Jobs, who is a hit with collectors a decade after his death.
English Globes double low estimate in £200,000 auction
These gloves were the cutting edge of technology in 1700. They were sold recently and realised over £200,000.
2024-07-11
Leia bikini has $30,000 opening bid
One of the most famous costumes in the Star Wars universe, the bikini worn by Princess Leia while imprisoned by Jabba the Hutt is up for sale this month. A […]
2024-07-05
Oldest English globes worth at least £100,000
The oldest pair of English globes still in private hands will be sold next week with a low estimate of £100,000. The pair were made in around 1689 in London. […]
Michael Jordan set to meet $200,000 price
This Michael Jordan card has an astronomical estimate at auction. It’s from his rookie year and the image adds appeal.
Naval medals have £2 million estimate
This may be the best collection of naval medals ever sold. Assembled by an American collector they tell the story of the Royal Navy.
Founding documents still worth millions say US buyers
Historical documents from the birth of the United States still have huge value according to bidders.
Even Steve Jobs’ suits are for sale
Steve Jobs can certainly be considered an established market move in collectibles. Two ordinary suits could make 10s of thousands of dollars thanks to his name.
2024-07-03
Elvis’ blue suede shoes sell just shy of £100,000. Mercury shoes double estimate
Presley’s shoes nearly hit £100,000. Mercury’s go for double their estimate.
2024-06-28
Signed Turing maths problem letter makes $88,000
Alan Turing is one of the unsung heroes of the WWII war effort. And collectors are still willing to pay high prices for artefacts from his too-short life.
Diana dresses head towards $1 million in “truly remarkable” auction
A dress worn by Princess Diana came close to realising $1 million at auction. It’s still not the most expensive of her clothes though.
Harry Potter illustration auctions for wizarding record
A watercolour illustration from the first Harry Potter book set a new record for the character when it was auctioned in New York on Wednesday, June 26 for $1.9 million. […]
2024-06-27
Chinese Kilo coins top $10 million money sale
These relatively recent Chinese coins went for very big money recently. Their excellent condition was key to their high sale price.
