Mystery of the Marilyn Monroe cheque from the day she became a star
A British collectibles company is selling a cheque signed by Marilyn Monroe to a Hollywood jeweller. Marilyn spent nearly $90 at Marvin Hime & Co on the day Gentlemen Prefer […]
2024-11-14
Love Nest Marilyn autograph catches a young star ascending
A signed photograph of Mailyn Monroe is a rare surviving test shot of the young star and captures an important personal relationship. The picture, a behind-the-scenes shot of a costume […]
2024-11-08
Beethoven signed note tops $100,000 at auction
A note signed by composer Ludwig van Beethoven has sold at auction for $112,500. The undated and unlocated letter is short enough to reproduce in full: Beethoven writes: Your Excellency! […]
2024-08-01
Steve Jobs $4.01 cheque heads towards $30,000 sale
The payment was for just $4.01 and no-one’s really sure what it paid for. The cheque that paid for it is closing in on a $30,000 sale in an online […]
2023-12-06
In-demand Oppenheimer letter set to bust estimate
The auction of a personal letter signed by atom bomb pioneer Robert Oppenheimer is currently running at 75 times its estimate. The letter is listed in the Fine Autograph and […]
2023-10-27
John Lennon’s iconic round glasses sell for £44,000 at Sotheby’s
A pair of John Lennon’s iconic round ‘granny’ glasses has sold for £44,000 during a special auction of Beatles memorabilia at Sotheby’s. The glasses were originally owned by Dorothy Jarlett, […]
2020-10-01
“Holy Grail” of Beatles signed albums to sell at RR Auction
An incredibly rare signed Beatles record once owned by George Harrison’s sister could sell for more than $100,000 at auction in Boston next week. The copy of the band’s 1964 […]
2020-09-28
John Lennon’s erotic gift to Yoko Ono leads Beatles memorabilia auction
A series of erotic sketches given by John Lennon to Yoko Ono as a wedding gift will lead a special sale of Beatles memorabilia at Omega Auctions in the UK […]
2020-03-20
Kobe Bryant’s signed high school yearbook sells at auction for $30,000
A high school yearbook signed by Kobe Bryant back in 1992 has sold for $30,000 during an online sale at Iconic Auctions. The eighth-grade yearbook from Bala Cywynd Middle School […]
2020-03-03
“Perfect” Babe Ruth signed baseball sells for record price at Grey Flannel Auctions
A baseball signed by Babe Ruth the night before he died has sold for a world record price at Grey Flannel Auctions in the U.S this week. The ball was […]
2020-01-29
2020-01-17
Rare Abraham Lincoln signed photo discovered in Midwest antique store
A signed photograph of US President Abraham Lincoln could auction for up to $100,000, after it was discovered hidden in a Midwest antique store. The rare artifact was found tucked […]
2020-01-07
Babe Ruth’s last signed baseball to sell at Grey Flannel Auctions
The last baseball ever signed by Babe Ruth could sell for more than $75,000 when it goes up for sale at Grey Flannel Auctions later this month. The ball is […]
2020-01-06
One of a Kind Auctions offers treasures from Lyndon Johnson to Led Zeppelin
Rare autographs and memorabilia, from Lyndon Johnson to Led Zeppelin, lead the current sale at One of a Kind Auctions. The auction, which runs online until October 9, offers more […]
2019-10-04
Baseball signed by Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio could set new auction record
A rare baseball signed by Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio could fetch up to $250,000 when it goes up for auction at Julien’s in Beverly Hills next month. The dual-signed […]
