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Jackson chimp Bubbles' paintings make $3,000 towards care costs
Paintings by Michael Jackson's chimp, Bubbles, have sold after he was abandoned by the Jacksons
Posted: 24 May 2013
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Hannibal Fagnola violin makes $128,500 at Bonhams
A notable Hannibal Fagnola violin, which previously graced the block at Sotheby's, auctions in London
Posted: 23 May 2013
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Rare Rolling Stones photos valued at $7,500 with Omega Auctions
Omega Auctions showcases rare Rolling Stones photographs on the band's 50th anniversary
Posted: 23 May 2013
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Custom Beatles Vox guitar auctions for $408,000 at Juliens
A guitar used by the Beatles' John and George sold with a 36% increase on estimate
Posted: 20 May 2013
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John Lennon jeans, jacket set the pace at PFC Auctions
PFC Auctions offers world-class memorabilia, including John Lennon's jacket and jeans
Posted: 17 May 2013
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Beatles, Elvis autographs valued at $10,000 with Solid Ground
Music memorabilia from Steve Weisberg, including Beatles and Elvis autographs, will sell
Posted: 16 May 2013
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Elvis' White Eagle cape to see $140,000 at Julien's Music Icons
The floor-length White Eagle cape was made for the Aloha from Hawaii concert
Posted: 13 May 2013
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Bob Dylan unpublished lyrics to auction for $54,500 with Christie's
Bob Dylan's lyrics to an unpublished anti-nuclear song are consigned by Izzy Young
Posted: 3 May 2013
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How to sell your vinyl record collection
Stacks of old vinyl records gathering dust? This simple How To guide could help you turn a profit…
Posted: 24 April 2013
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Elvis Presley's leather boots will raise money for New York high school
Brown leather boots worn by Elvis Presley are auctioning alongside Madonna and Sammy Davis Jr
Posted: 11 April 2013
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Paul McCartney's door auctions for $7,780
The front door from Paul McCartney's childhood home auctions to the Tracks Beatles dealership
Posted: 11 April 2013
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Paul McCartney's front door to auction for $7,500?
The front door from Paul McCartney's childhood home in Liverpool is to auction this afternoon
Posted: 10 April 2013
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Beatles signed Sgt Pepper beats auction record by 93.6%
The finest signed copy of the Beatles' Sgt Pepper album has sold for $290,500
Posted: 2 April 2013
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Lennon-McCartney letter to auction for $60,000 at Profiles in History
A letter from John Lennon to Paul McCartney shows animosity between the pair
Posted: 2 April 2013
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Beatles For Sale signed album selling for $10,000 with RR Auction
There are only three copies of a fully signed Beatles For Sale album in existence
Posted: 28 March 2013
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Michael Jackson Thriller award to reach $100,000 at Nate D Sanders?
The MTV award for Michael Jackson's Thriller originates from the first ever ceremony
Posted: 28 March 2013
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Tupac's California Love fedora selling for $4,000
The fedora that Tupac Shakur wore in the video for California Love is part of hip-hop history
Posted: 28 March 2013
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Beatles' Shea Stadium photos auction for $39,500
61 black and white photo negatives taken at the Beatles' Shea Stadium concert have auctioned
Posted: 25 March 2013
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Elvis' first promo record up 8.5% pa at Whyte's auction
Elvis' first promo record, That's All Right, has auctioned for $84,500 in Ireland
Posted: 25 March 2013
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Beach Boys memorabilia archive holds $10m reserve
Could this remarkable Beach Boys memorabilia archive set a new world record?
Posted: 24 March 2013
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Beatles-played Vox guitar valued at $300,000 with Julien's
A Vox guitar played by Beatles John and George is causing a storm in the auction world
Posted: 23 March 2013
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Billy Joel's piano auctions for charity on April 2
Billy Joel, the 'Piano Man', has donated his Steinway Baby Grand to an online charity auction
Posted: 19 March 2013
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Hill violin bow auctions with 4,400% increase on estimate
A Hill violin bow has auctioned for $5,500 after being found in a rubbish pile
Posted: 15 March 2013
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Elvis' first original record to auction for $91,000 at Whyte's
Ireland's first pop and rock memorabilia sale features That's All Right, Elvis' first original record
Posted: 14 March 2013
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Beatles signed 'Pepper' album to auction for $30,000+ at Heritage
A fine Beatles-signed Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album will star on March 30
Posted: 13 March 2013
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'Royal' Forster cello auction to make $120,000 at Bonhams?
A 'royal' cello created by Prince Charles' favoured instrument maker, William Forster, auctions in May
Posted: 13 March 2013
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Rare Beatles photographs expected at $30,000 in UK auction
A series of rare Beatles photographs from the famed Shea Stadium concert were taken by an amateur
Posted: 5 March 2013
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Elvis' Ode to a Robin poem to auction for $5,500 in UK
Elvis' poem Ode to a Robin is one of several copies to have sold so far
Posted: 27 February 2013
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Red Hot Chilli Peppers '$8,000' guitar to auction for charity
A Red Hot Chilli Peppers autographed guitar is to auction on March 12
Posted: 26 February 2013
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Giltwood Steinway grand piano provides opulent offering in US auction
The giltwood Steinway & Sons grand piano was created under Joseph Burr Tiffany
Posted: 23 February 2013
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Joey Ramone's leather jacket makes $15,000 at music memorabilia auction
Joey Ramone's leather jacket was one of several standout pieces of music memorabilia for sale
Posted: 22 February 2013
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Rare Ruhlmann piano to see $600,000 at Sotheby's?
The Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann piano was once housed aboard SS Normandie
Posted: 14 February 2013
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Unusual signed Beatles album up for auction
The Beatles' Please Please Me album has been signed by John, Paul, George and… Jimmie
Posted: 13 February 2013
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Madonna tour costumes auction for charity
Madonna will auction a number of tour costumes, with proceeds benefitting Hurricane Sandy victims
Posted: 7 February 2013
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Top 5 punk rock collectibles
With Joey Ramone's personal effects selling later this month, here are our top 5 punk rock collectibles
Posted: 5 February 2013
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Joey Ramone memorabilia auction to star leather zebra jacket
Memorabilia from Ramones lead singer Joey is to auction from February 14 online
Posted: 4 February 2013
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Kanye West Yeezy 2 shoes fast approaching $100,000
The coveted Nike Air Yeezy 2s, signed by Kanye West, have five days left for bidding
Posted: 30 January 2013
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New York opera auction offers 90% of its props and costumes
The New York City Opera is parting ways with 90% of its warehouse in an online auction
Posted: 24 January 2013
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Rolling Stones memorabilia leads Michael Klenfner auction
The memorabilia collection of music executive Michael Klenfner stars Rolling Stones items
Posted: 23 January 2013
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Signed Michael Jackson shoes returned to owner after auction theft
Michael Jackson's signed shoes have been returned, but not by the 'smooth criminal' who stole them
Posted: 21 January 2013
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Finest Beatles signed baseball to feature in Heritage sports auction
The finest Beatles signed baseball was acquired at an extra date on their first US tour
Posted: 20 January 2013
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Gaga buying Jackson's Neverland ranch?
After buying 55 Michael Jackson costumes, collector Lady Gaga looks set to rescue Neverland
Posted: 16 January 2013
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Kanye West Yeezy IIs to cause a stir in online auction
A signed pair of Kanye West Nike Air Yeezy II sneakers will auction from January 24
Posted: 10 January 2013
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Rubell's Studio 54 archive displays star-studded lots in Florida
An archive of memorabilia from Steve Rubell's Studio 54 will provide bidders with a night to remember
Posted: 7 January 2013
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Unpublished Beatles tour photographs estimated to achieve $24,000
A collection of previously unpublished Beatles tour photographs are to cross the block on March 22
Posted: 7 January 2013
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2012 highest-grossing tours list reveals top collectible celebrities
Billboard's highest-grossing tours of 2012 list shares interesting correlations with the collectibles market
Posted: 4 January 2013
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Freddie Mercury's Rolls-Royce will auction for $18,000
A UK auction house is offering Freddie Mercury's Rolls-Royce with an unusually low estimate
Posted: 3 January 2013
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1920 Mistinguett gown valued at $10,500 in French auction
A 1920 gown made for actress and singer Mistinguett will sell among music hall treasures
Posted: 2 January 2013
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Music memorabilia market: 2012 auction review
Paul Fraser Collectibles reviews the biggest music memorabilia sales of 2012
Posted: 26 December 2012
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Lennon's letter to Clapton brings 16.6% increase at auction
John Lennon's revealing letter to Eric Clapton sold well in a long-awaited California sale
Posted: 19 December 2012
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Rain Man car auctions for $170,500 at Heritage
A 1949 Buick Roadmaster classic car used in 1988 film Rain Man has auctioned 113% above estimate
Posted: 17 December 2012
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Sandy relief concert auction offers signed celebrity items
Collectors can now bid on an auction of items from '12-12-12', the Hurricane Sandy relief concert
Posted: 16 December 2012
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George Harrison leather jacket makes $178,000 at Bonhams
The leather jacket worn by Beatle George Harrison in the Hamburg days was consigned by his family
Posted: 12 December 2012
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Mick Jagger's love letters beat estimate by 87% at Sotheby's
A series of love letters that Mick Jagger sent to Marsha Hunt brought $302,265
Posted: 12 December 2012
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Celebrity signed guitar auction to raise Hurricane Sandy relief funds
Top celebrities and musicians such as Johnny Depp and Ritchie Blackmore have donated signed guitars
Posted: 11 December 2012
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Chapman's John Lennon album to be offered again in online sale
John Lennon's Double Fantasy album that Lennon signed for his killer, Mark Chapman, has surfaced
Posted: 11 December 2012
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Rolling Stones photo collection expected to achieve $81,000
This collection of Rolling Stones photographs ensures their legacy will not fade away
Posted: 9 December 2012
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Lady Gaga Armani shoe to auction for $6,500 in Paris
A single Armani show that was thrown into the crowd during Lady Gaga's 2010 tour will sell
Posted: 7 December 2012
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John Lennon 'Bag One' to headline Beatles memorabilia at $7,000
Heritage Auctions is to present a rare John Lennon 'Bag One' leather case, complete with an erotic print
Posted: 6 December 2012
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Amy Winehouse's London house sells for 'just' $3.1m
The lacklustre sale of Amy Winehouse's London house is no reflection on demand for her collectibles
Posted: 4 December 2012
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Rejected Beatles audition tape auctions with 75% increase
The Beatles audition tape that was rejected by record company Decca has sold after a legal battle
Posted: 4 December 2012
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Elvis Presley Clambake guitar achieves $35,200 in Beverly Hills auction
The Fender used by Elvis Presley in 1967's Clambake highlighted an important music memorabilia sale
Posted: 3 December 2012
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Michael Jackson Bad jacket auctions for $240,000
Lady Gaga bought 55 Michael Jackson items at the auction, but did they include the Bad jacket?
Posted: 3 December 2012
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Pop memorabilia market profile
Following the $52,000 sale of Madonna's corset, we look at the health of the pop memorabilia market
Posted: 3 December 2012
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Jimi Hendrix's gypsy vest to star with $15,000 estimate
Jimi Hendrix's gypsy-style vest comes from the collection of his attorney, Stevens Weiss
Posted: 2 December 2012
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Madonna's Blond Ambition corset auctions with 116% increase on estimate
The famous corset that Madonna revealed on the 1990 Blond Ambition tour starred at Christie's
Posted: 30 November 2012
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Christie's Pop Culture auction sees Mick Jagger jumpsuit up 66%
The $32,075 jumpsuit sold at Christie's Pop Culture auction on the day of the Stones' second London gig
Posted: 29 November 2012
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Michael Jackson Beat It jacket expecting dazzling results at auction
The jacket that Michael Jackson wore in his Beat It video will undoubtedly perform well
Posted: 29 November 2012
Last updated: 28 December 2012
