Fleming’s penicillin mould achieves $76,000 at New York sale
Some bacteria that changed the world was sold in New York this week. A buyer paid over $76,000 for a sample of Alexander Fleming’s penicillin, the basis for the world’s […]
2024-10-24
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?
2024-10-09
Great Wave prints break just short of $900,000
Two copies of the same image sold just a day apart. How different were the prices?
2024-09-18
Jackie Kennedy’s wedding dress coming to auction
Jacqueline Kennedy was a style icon and an early example of the modern celebrity. When she married Aristotle Onassis it was a world media event. You could own the stunning clothes in which she made her vows.
2024-09-05
Great Wave prints with $500,000-plus estimates show appeal of much-copied image
It might be the best-known image in all of art history, it’s certainly always in demand and two copies of the legendary The Great Wave print will test the market this September in NY City.
2024-08-29
Chaplin’s early Sherlock role up for sale
A major collection of papers and pictures from Charlie Chaplin’s life is being sold in London this June.
2024-05-29
£750,000 Messi napkin that changed football history
A napkin on which Lionel Messi was first promised to Barcelona has sold for a staggering sum.
2024-05-24
Clapton Wonderful Tonight guitar at £400,000 sale
The guitar on which Eric Clapton wrote one of his greatest songs should realise hundreds of thousands of pounds at auction next month.
2024-05-15
Fine blades lead Islamic weapons sale
Swords, helmets, shields and armour showcase the best of Islamic weaponry.
Niki Lauda crash helmet in Miami GP auction
The helmet worn by F1 star Niki Lauda in a fiery crash that nearly killed him will be sold at an auction before the Miami Grand Prix on May 4. […]
2024-04-24
£20k estimate for top-rated “Dirty Dozen” watch
The Dirty Dozen are a collection of military watches designed for the British Ministry of Defence. Two examples are being auctioned in London next Wednesday, February 21 with a rare […]
2024-02-14
Historic Messi Napkin listed with £300,000 starting bid
Can a napkin be worth £300,000? Maybe, if it has Lionel Messi’s name on it, along with some of the most important text in the history of football. The napkin […]
2024-01-31
Original Muhammad Ali artworks to sell for first time at Bonhams
A collection of rare original artworks by Muhammad Ali will go under the hammer at Bonhams next month. The paintings and illustrations were created by the boxing legend in 1967 […]
2021-09-15
Napoleon’s hat containing his DNA to auction at Bonhams
A hat containing the DNA of Napoleon is heading for auction, after it was discovered by a collector at a German auction. The hat will be offered for sale at […]
2021-09-13
JFK’s assassination day Lincoln Continental to auction at Bonhams
A car used by President John F. Kennedy on the morning of his assassination will be offered for auction at Bonhams next month. The Lincoln Continental was the last car […]
