Marc Chagall masterpiece to auction for the first time in 90 years
A masterpiece by Marc Chagall is set to appear on the open market for the first time in almost 90 years. Les Amoureux, painted in 1928, is a portrait of […]
2017-10-05
Vivien Leigh collection soars to £2.2 million at Sotheby’s
The personal collection of Gone With The Wind star Vivien Leigh has sold for £2.2 million ($2.94m) at Sotheby’s, a result five times higher than expected. The auction included memorabilia […]
2017-09-27
Michael Schumacher’s F1 Ferrari to star in Sotheby’s art auction
Sotheby’s is set to present Michael Schumacher’s Formula 1 Ferrari in a sale of contemporary art in New York. The auction will mark the first time a collector car has […]
World’s first Pierce-Arrow Silver Arrow set for auction at Hershey
The first Pierce-Arrow Silver Arrow ever produced is heading for the auction block in Pennsylvania next month. The historic car will be the centrepiece of RM Sotheby’s annual Hershey sale, […]
2017-09-18
World’s first Pierce-Arrow Silver Arrow set for auction at Hershey
The first Pierce-Arrow Silver Arrow ever produced is heading for the auction block in Pennsylvania next month. The historic car will be the centrepiece of RM Sotheby’s annual Hershey sale, […]
Remarkable $2 million Richard Mille watch heading for auction
One of the most remarkable wristwatches ever produced is heading to Sotheby’s next month: the Richard Mille RM56-02. The highly rare timepiece will be one of the highlights of Sotheby’s […]
2017-09-14
Oldest photograph of a U.S President discovered after 150 years
The oldest-known surviving photograph of a U.S president will be offered for sale at Sotheby’s in October. The portrait of John Quincy Adams was taken back in March 1843, and […]
2017-08-31
Aston Martin DBR1 sets new $22 million auction record in Monterey
The world’s "most important" Aston Martin has become the world’s most expensive British car, after it sold for more than $22 million in California. The 1956 Aston Martin DBR1 crossed […]
2017-08-21
RM Sotheby’s to sell one of the world’s finest Shelby Cobras
One of the world’s most original Shelby Cobras is heading for auction with RM Sotheby’s later this month. The 1964 Shelby 289 Cobra will be offered in Monterey, California, where […]
2017-08-08
Unique Ferrari ‘Uovo’ to sell at RM Sotheby’s Monterey sale
A remarkable, one-of-a-kind Ferrari ‘Uovo’ will be sold at RM Sotheby’s next month, having been hidden from the public for 20 years. The company will offer the 1950 Ferrari 166 […]
2017-07-26
Vintage Amphicar stars at RM Sotheby’s Monterey auction
The upcoming RM Sotheby’s Monterey auction on August 18 – 19 is renowned for offering the world’s rarest and most remarkable classic cars. But tucked away amongst this year’s line-up […]
2017-07-19
Winston Churchill’s ‘Roses in a Glass Vase’ gift to Vivien Leigh
A painting which marked the close friendship between Winston Churchill and Vivien Leigh will be sold at Sotheby’s later this year. The still-life of roses was painted by Churchill in […]
2017-07-17
Sotheby’s to auction the personal collection of Vivien Leigh
The personal collection of the legendary actress Vivien Leigh will be offered for sale at Sotheby’s this September. The auction, which takes place in London on September 26, will include […]
2017-07-11
Jane Austen letter parodying Gothic novels to sell at Sotheby’s
A letter written by Jane Austen in which she makes fun of clichéd Gothic romance novels will be offered for sale at Sotheby’s this week. The rare correspondence, which provides […]
2017-07-10
Original Apollo 13 flight plan to sell at Sotheby’s
The original NASA flight plan used during the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission will be offered for sale at Sotheby’s later this month. The space-flown plan is expected to sell for […]
