Washington letter goes over $1 million but books fail to sell
Fathers of a nation put their heads together to discuss French support in this historic George Washington letter. You can’t understand the birth of the US without this relationship.
2026-01-28
Washington-owned books likely to lead US 250 document sale
These books travelled with Washington as he fought the British. And a letter he wrote that links him to Ben Franklin and the Marquis of Lafayette is consequential and unique.
2026-01-21
Nazi-looted Jewish prayer book expected to make millions
This volume was hidden in a state library for decades before being returned to its rightful owners. This beautiful book is likely to make up to $7 million.
Witch trial-linked furniture gets priceless auction listing
A cabinet linked to the Salem Witch Trials is a significant historical artefact. It will be sold in New York later this month. The price? Don’t ask.
2026-01-07
A Birkin Birkin sets another handbag high water mark in Abu Dhabi auction
The design was requested by actor Jane Birkin and named for her. Now a second Birkin bag has hit a multimillion dollar sale.
2025-12-10
Masquerade hare treasure hunt prize makes over £82,000 in auction
The Masquerade treasure hunt was one of the great publishing stories of the late 20th century. Kit Williams’ hare had people hard on its tale, and now it is still a treasured piece of art.
2025-12-03
Klimt portrait sets new modern art record at $236.4 million New York auction
Most of us can recognise a Klimt. His work is enormously popular in reproduction, but originals are precious beyond belief. Find out how this example just set a new world record.
2025-11-20
Waterloo looted Napoleon hat pin sells for 17 times estimate at £3.3-million-plus auction
Waterloo was a terrible, bloody end to Napoleon’s sometimes glorious military career. As he fled to Paris, Prussian officers went through his possessions – one of them took this jewelled pin.
2025-11-13
Pioneering Channel-swim Rolex makes £1.3 million at auction
This watch was one of the first big-name sports endorsements and it helped to make the Rolex Oyster a legendary watch. Find out more here.
2025-11-12
Napoleon’s brooch from Waterloo heads to Geneva auction this November
In the chaos and confusion of the Battle of Waterloo, Napoleon’s carriages went astray. Now one of the most precious items found inside will be sold at auction.
2025-10-29
Eddie Van Halen’s Kramer is sixth most valuable guitar ever auctioned
Players love Eddie, and he was a real guitar head, making his own instruments and tinkering hard on this one that has now become one of the most valuable ever.
Bing Crosby collection auction to open in New York this December
The collections of the Crosbys – husband Bing and wife Kathryn – will be sold in a major New York auction this December. Among the lots are legendary movie props […]
2025-10-08
Pioneer swimmer’s cross-Channel Rolex Oyster to sell at auction
Is this the most important wrist watch ever made? A sale in November will test where it sits in the value charts.
Kobe Bryant ’24’ debut jersey at $600,000 in sports auction
Kobe Bryant was a legend. The first time he wore the number 24, a landmark moment. This jersey is a unique memento of that night.
2025-09-17
Wayne Gretzky’s last jersey will sell this month
The jersey worn by Wayne Gretzky, the greatest ice hockey player of all time, in his final ever game will be auctioned in a single lot sale at Sotheby’s in […]
