Navigating the modern art gallery: everything you need to know before buying your first painting
A modern art gallery can feel like a closed shop until you know the routine: how prices are set, what a condition report actually tells you, and what a buyer’s premium adds to a hammer price. This guide walks first-time buyers through galleries and auction houses alike, so a first painting gets bought on questions answered rather than guesswork.
2026-08-17
Where to buy authentic rock and roll memorabilia: 8 great dealers and auctioneers
Authentic 1950s rock and roll memorabilia commands high prices at major auctions, making verified provenance essential for collectors and investors. From Elvis Presley stage jewellery to rare Buddy Holly concert programmes, avoiding sophisticated forgeries requires trusted expertise. Explore our comprehensive guide to the eight most reputable international dealers and auctioneers specialising in authenticating and preserving foundational mid-century music history today.
2026-07-20
Michael Jordan leads card sale as $440,000 bid precedes $600,000 estimate
What a great find this card is. It’s no wonder this pristine Michael Jordan signed buy back leads the way in sale filled with significant and beautiful cards.
2026-01-22
“Frenzied” $3.5 million sale for 1804 dollar coin
An extremely rare 1804 dollar coin has sold for over $3.5 million at auction. Heritage Auctions of Dallas say that “a frenzy of bidding” pushed the coin up to $3,538,000 […]
2026-01-21
London bookshop held significant movie collections, now for sale
One of London’s best-known cinema bookshops was packed with original documents and pictures and posters, many of which will now be sold in a landmark Dallas sale.
$1 million on the way for the 1804 dollar that’s the “king of US coins”
A nation looking for favour struck some very special coins. Now, the 1804 dollar, issued from the 1830s, is the most prized coin in US coin collecting.
2026-01-07
Star Wars painting takes franchise record
Star Wars collectibles keep setting new records, and this week a painting became the latest piece to be named the most valuable item from the franchise when it sold for […]
2025-12-12
Superman takes top spot with world record $9 million comic sale
Another Superman record as the Man of Steel becomes the most expensive ever comic book in his own title toppling Action Comics #1, his debut.
2025-11-21
Wicked Witch’s hat tipped for multi-million Wizard of Oz sale
A hat worn on screen in The Wizard of Oz by the Wicked Witch of the West will be auctioned next month when it could sell for millions of dollars. […]
2025-11-19
Debut sale for $1-million original Star Wars poster painting
The original painting for the best-known poster of the first Star Wars film is for sale for the first time with a $1-million starting price next month. The poster for […]
2025-11-12
Superman’s debut comic soars to $3 million-plus before auction
They printed around 1 million copies of this debut magazine featuring a super-popular new hero. But, they asked kids to cut off the back page and intact examples are worth a mint.
2025-11-05
Batman and Robin outfits wow at major TV sale
There’s still a cult following for 1960s TV shows and a big market for memorabilia as a major sale has just proved. Holy mackerel, you need to see the prices on these costumes.
2025-10-29
Abraham Lincoln’s cane and JFK’s watch bring big money for US political memorabilia
The two greatest tragedies in American political history are also the most collectible moments. Lincoln and Kennedy have proved their value yet again. Read more here.
Record auction price for super rare 1907 $10 dollar coin
A rare proof coin of a 1907 $10 dollar coin has just sold for $2.4 million. There are just two examples of this coin known.
2025-10-08
Wonder Woman, Batman, Star Trek costumes lead huge TV auction
Some of the most recognisable names in 1950s and 60s TV are going up for sale at a huge costume auction later this month. Want to dress as Batman? Wonder Woman? Bid now!
