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2011 Unique Items News Archive

All of our Unique Collectible Items news stories from 2011 can be found here

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Guernsey's to auction rare RMS Titanic treasure trove in single $189m lot

More than 5,500 salvaged memorabilia items from RMS Titanic will auction at Guernsey's in New York

Posted: 30 December 2011
Eddie Van Halen guitar auctions at Charitybuzz - with bids already at $12,500

Described as 'second only to Jimi Hendrix,' Van Halen's 1999 Wolfgang guitar is selling for charity

Posted: 29 December 2011
Philip Weiss interview: 'people are finding better places to put their money...'

Auctioneer Philip Weiss explains why collectibles are beating the banks, and what to look for in 2012

Posted: 29 December 2011
Rare Barkhouse bourbon bottle – one of ‘finest’ – brings $28,000 at auction

A web and catalog sale by American Bottle Auctions starred this Barkhouse Kentucky Bourbon bottle

Posted: 29 December 2011
'From fine wines to Peanuts comic art - choose rare collectibles in the New Year'

Paul offers tips to help your 2012 collecting - including what you can learn from wine and comics

Posted: 28 December 2011
HA.com sells baseball collection of Dr Mark W Cooper – ‘history’s best-known’

HA.com says Dr Mark W Cooper’s collection is ‘the best-known documentation’ of baseball’s history

Posted: 28 December 2011
The Milhous Collection of classic cars and mechanical instruments

The lovingly cared for Milhous Collection will be broken up at Sotheby's and RM Auctions in February

Posted: 28 December 2011
'Happy Christmas from Paul Fraser - Here's to a prosperous New Year'

Any prized collectibles in your stocking? Superman, Apollo 13 and stamps were 2011's star sellers...

Posted: 25 December 2011
John F Kennedy's autographed Christmas card... From beyond the grave

Ever received an Xmas gift from somebody famous? How about from the deceased John F Kennedy...?

Posted: 25 December 2011
Orson Welles's Oscar makes $861,542 at Nate D Saunders auction

Orson Welles's Citizen Kane 'Best Screenplay' Oscar has a new home following the LA sale

Posted: 22 December 2011
‘Want last-minute Christmas gifts or advice? Then look no further...’

In the run-up to Xmas, Paul shows you some of his favourite potential collectible Christmas gifts...

Posted: 21 December 2011
Caille upright slot machine leads antique mechanical collectibles at auction

Alongside coins and jewellery, the New Year's Day sale is led by a Caille upright slot machine

Posted: 21 December 2011
Christmas collectibles at auction: memorabilia, books - and even sleds

What does Christmas mean for collectors? Many things if past auction results are anything to go by...

Posted: 21 December 2011
Mechanical music instruments of the world famous Milhous collection revealed

The extraordinary Milhous collection features some of the world's best mechanical musical instruments

Posted: 21 December 2011
Bronze Dipamkara Buddha figure sits atop Chinese antiques auction

Golden State Auctions first sale of Chinese antiques saw a Dipamkara Buddha figure reach $210,000

Posted: 20 December 2011
Charlie Chaplin 'first' bowler hat makes $18,750 at Sotheby's New York

Sotheby's sold the first bowler hat worn by silent star Charlie Chaplin, boasting an unusual history

Posted: 20 December 2011
Doccia Hercules porcelain figure muscles to new World Record price at Bonhams

Made at the Doccia factory, the Hercules porcelain figure was based on a famous antique sculpture

Posted: 20 December 2011
Lalanne's Mouton de Pierre 'sheep art' brings $7.5m World Record at Christie's

François-Xavier Lalanne's bronze sheep artwork has become the artist's most valuable at Christie's

Posted: 19 December 2011
Antique Chinese rhino horn cups could charge to $500,000 this weekend

Alongside an antique bronze figure of Dipamkara Buddha, the Chinese rhino horn cups are to auction

Posted: 17 December 2011
Ives tin rocking horse toy rides ahead of the rest at Bertoia's 'feverish' toy auction

A Marklin 'Avalanche' clockwork gunboat and an Ives tin rocking horse ruled in the antique toy auction

Posted: 15 December 2011
Milhous Collection 'Cremona Style K Orchestrion' rare instrument sells at RM

RM and Sotheby's joint auction of the Milhous Collection includes this rare Cremona Style K organ...

Posted: 15 December 2011
'Christie's bidder paid $1.8m - but this can be yours for $78 in time for Xmas'

While Christie's latest auction total hits $116m, you can buy the same 'Hollywood glamour' for just $78

Posted: 14 December 2011
John W Kluge's ancient art collection continues his philanthropy from beyond the grave

Fascinated by ancient art, whether Egyptian or Aboriginal, John W Kluge formed a great collection

Posted: 14 December 2011
Top six eBay memorabilia and other collectibles auctions in 2011

eBay's memorabilia and collectibles sales included The Beatles, the Sex Pistols and a spooky robot...

Posted: 14 December 2011
Charlie Chaplin's ‘first’ hat auctions with $24,000 estimate at Sotheby’s New York

The first bowler hat worn by English silent star Charlie Chaplin is auctioning at Sotheby’s in New York

Posted: 12 December 2011
'Largest' T. Rex tooth auctions with 'King of all Saber-tooths' at Bonhams

Among the 'largest' saber-toothed cat skulls and T. Rex teeth ever-discovered have sold at Bonhams

Posted: 12 December 2011
Christie's Tiffany glass auction hopes to build on $2.5m June sale success

Christie's auction will offer rare Tiffany art deco and art glass for sale in New York, next week

Posted: 9 December 2011
Julien's Icons & Idols auction sells rare 'first' Coca Cola bottle for $240,000

The first Coca Cola bottle prototype auctioned alongside its design at Julien's Icons & Idols US sale

Posted: 9 December 2011
Antique Cleopatra Selene silver bust rules Christie's auction at $2.55m

The extraordinary antique depiction of the monarch Cleopatra Selene as a silver bust stunned collectors

Posted: 8 December 2011
Bonhams auctions Velázquez portrait for $4.7m and sets new Coorte World Record

Velázquez’s ‘lost’ Portrait of a Gentleman auctioned alongside Dutch artist Adriaen Coorte at Bonhams

Posted: 8 December 2011
Lady GaGa memorabilia: it's a 'Fame Monster' for collectors at Julien's auction

Is she the next Madonna? Lady GaGa's memorabilia seemed to be gaining on Madonna at Julien's auction

Posted: 8 December 2011
'Lawrence of Arabia' pocket knife is withdrawn from Charterhouse UK auction

Charterhouse's auction will no longer offer a pocket knife possibly owned by 'Lawrence of Arabia'...

Posted: 7 December 2011
'Rare Beatles memorabilia: how to buy it for less than other collectors are paying'

HA.com's auction of a rare signed Meet the Beatles LP could bring $100,000+, so here's an alternative

Posted: 7 December 2011
Top Five Rediscovered Collectibles - gems which should never have been lost

After intriguing claims of a rediscovered portrait of Jane Austen, here are our top five re-found collectibles

Posted: 7 December 2011
Video: Michael Jackson's Memorabilia Collection at Julien's Auctions

Unique pieces from the Michael Jackson Memorabilia Collection starred at Julien's weekend sale

Posted: 7 December 2011
Bonhams auctions Doctor Who costumes worn by Matt Smith and David Tennant

Doctor Who, the world’s longest-running sci-fi TV show, will star in Bonhams' classic costumes auction

Posted: 6 December 2011
George Lucas Star Wars camera is saga's 'most expensive memorabilia piece'

Used to film Star Wars: Episode IV, George Lucas's Panavision camera starred at Profiles in History

Posted: 6 December 2011
'James Joyce' gold watch owned by Ulysses' John O'Connell brings $80,700

James Joyce's masterpiece Ulysses referred to a real caretaker John O'Connell and his gold watch

Posted: 6 December 2011
Beilby glassware goblet sets $183,000 World Record at Bonhams auction

A goblet made by English glassware maker William Beilby in 1766 was the star of the London sale

Posted: 5 December 2011
Chinese jade bear sculpture could rise up as high as $20m at Elite Auctions

The extraordinary jade nephrite bear sculpture heads a strong auction of Chinese art and antiques

Posted: 5 December 2011
Marilyn Monroe photographs auction for $300,000 at Julien's sale

Early 1946 photographs of Marilyn Monroe starred in Julien's Icons & Idols memorabilia auction

Posted: 5 December 2011
eBay Beatles 'Ed Sullivan Show rehearsal ticket' auction brings $7,279 online

eBay's sale listed this ticket as being from The Beatles' second Ed Sullivan Show appearance

Posted: 4 December 2011
Coca Cola rare bottle prototype and concept drawing could fizz at auction

A 1915 Coca Cola prototype bottle will auction with its original concept drawing at Julien's Auctions

Posted: 2 December 2011
Audrey Hepburn Oscar dress auctions for $131,292 at Kerry Taylor sale

Audrey Hepburn's dress worn to collect her Oscar for 1954's Roman Holiday was auctioned in London

Posted: 1 December 2011
Richard Jurek's space-flown $2 bills - the story of the Jefferson Space Museum

Intrigued by astronauts' habit of carrying $2 bills into space, Richard Jurek owns a full flown collection

Posted: 30 November 2011
Superman Action Comics #1 auction could soar to new World Record - tonight

Will bids on this highest graded copy of Superman Action Comics #1 soar to a new World Record price?

Posted: 30 November 2011
Top Five Collectible Computers - from Charles Babbage to Steve Jobs

Computers can be collectible:, here are our top five ones from The Analytical Engine to Apple

Posted: 30 November 2011
Bonhams auctions George Harrison amp from Beatles 'Revolver' and 'Sgt. Pepper'

George Harrison's Vox amp from The Beatles 'Revolver' and 'Sgt. Pepper' is selling at Bonhams

Posted: 29 November 2011
Steve Jobs signed Apple founding contract auctions 'for $150,000' at Sotheby's

A 1976 manuscript signed by Apple co-founder Steve Jobs could bring $150,000 in Sotheby's auction

Posted: 29 November 2011
Chinese snuff bottle auction draws HK$25.3m final bid at Bonhams sale

Bonhams' Hong Kong auction saw an incredible new World Record price for any Chinese snuff bottle

Posted: 28 November 2011
George Lucas 'Star Wars' movie camera could feel '$200,000' auction force

The Panavision camera used by George Lucas to film 1977's Star Wars: Episode IV is up for sale

Posted: 28 November 2011
'Real Deal' - HISTORY Channel's new auction TV series debuts this weekend

The HISTORY Channel's 'Real Deal' show is billed as 'the most authentic auction-based TV series yet'

Posted: 25 November 2011
Adolf Hitler bedsheet auction could bring $4,600 in bids at Dreweatts' sale

Adolf Hitler's bedding is auctioning in Dreweatt's UK sale - decorated with Iron Eagles and swastikas...

Posted: 24 November 2011
Michael Caine 'Get Carter' jacket tails Bond '007' author's Bonhams success

James Bond writer Fleming's jacket doubled its value, this week, and a 'Get Carter' coat is up next

Posted: 24 November 2011
Napoleon's gold snuff box isn't to be sneezed at following $91,705 sale

A solid gold presentation snuff box belonging to Napoleon has sold for $91,705 at Bonhams

Posted: 24 November 2011
Paul Baumann's antique marble collection - stunning pieces of glass 'mini art'

Encouraged by his antique collecting father, Paul Baumann assembled an amazing collection of marbles

Posted: 23 November 2011
'Why stock market gambles pale compared to the booming collectibles markets'

Paul looks at how Thomas Cook's falling stock price starkly contrasts the booming collectibles markets

Posted: 23 November 2011
Asian porcelain, ceramics, furniture and fine art highlight Kaminski auction

Kaminski Auctions is showcasing a stunning array of Asian porcelain and other collectibles in the US

Posted: 22 November 2011
Dan Morphy's Paul Baumann marble collection auction could bring $300,000

Paul Baumann's marbles include a peacock lutz and mica marble - a great investment says Dan Morphy

Posted: 22 November 2011
Ming Dynasty bronze Amitayus figure looms over the rest at 888 Auctions

888 Auctions has a great range of Chinese art on offer led by a Ming Dynasty bronze Amitayus figure

Posted: 17 November 2011
Paul McCartney handwritten letter to ‘wannabe drummer’ hits $54,994

A signed, handwritten McCartney letter ‘altered the knowledge in my specialist field’ said Christie’s expert

Posted: 17 November 2011
Porcelain Hercules 'Doccia' figure is 'largest ever auctioned' at Bonhams

This large-scale porcelain Hercules by the Doccia factory could auction for $789,005 next month

Posted: 17 November 2011
'Bonhams dominated Asian Art Week - and here's how the auctioneer did it'

This week, Paul looks at Bonhams' recent success including London's 'highest priced Asian artwork'

Posted: 16 November 2011
Thomas Edison's Stock Ticker invention - a revolution for the financial markets

Years before his invention of the light bulb, Thomas Edison's Stock Ticker was the Twitter of its age...

Posted: 15 November 2011
Ian Fleming's coat worn as he dreamt-up James Bond '007' sells at Bonhams

Lord Ivar Mountbatten is selling this navy jacket, worn by Fleming when he invented agent 007

Posted: 14 November 2011
Michael Jackson's Dangerous video, never seen before, auctions in London

You can watch a clip from Jackson's Dangerous video here, which could bring millions next week...

Posted: 14 November 2011
Video: Michael Jackson's 'lost' Dangerous video - unseen since 1993

Auctioneer the Fame Bureau hopes that this unused footage of Jackson's 1993 tour could bring £4m

Posted: 14 November 2011
World Series baseball program 'most significant post-1900' brings $0.24m

'The rarity of this 1903 World Series baseball program cannot be overstated,' said Hunt Auctions

Posted: 14 November 2011
Saber-toothed tiger skull fossil gives US Natural History auction some bite

I M Chait's Natural History sale has various fossils, including an oviraptor and saber-toothed tiger

Posted: 13 November 2011
Imperial Chinese vase becomes $14.3m 'highest priced Asian artwork in London'

'The interest in Chinese art continues to grow' says Bonhams following its Imperial Chinese vase sale

Posted: 11 November 2011
Michael Jackson deathbed, art and furniture will be auctioned at Julien's

The queen-sized bed in which the King of Pop died will be up for auction in the US, next month

Posted: 10 November 2011
'Collectible celebrity memorabilia dresses are proving successful in 2011's final quarter'

This type of collectible is arguably the most iconic you'll find linked to history's female legends...

Posted: 9 November 2011
First John Lennon's toilet sells, now his teeth: a look at 'strange' collectibles

Forget art... Why not add Lee Harvey Oswald's coffin of Napoleon's appendage to your collection?

Posted: 9 November 2011
Amy Winehouse 'Back To Black' dress is estimated at $32,054 in London sale

Disaya, the designer, is selling the dress in aid of addiction charity the Amy Winehouse Foundation

Posted: 8 November 2011
Bette Midler dress collection promises a 'divine' auction in Beverly Hills

This Saturday's auction features some of Ms. Midler's most iconic and instantly recognisable looks

Posted: 8 November 2011
John Lennon’s tooth doubles estimate at $31,000 Omega auction

John Lennon’s tooth was snapped up by a Canadian dentist over the weekend

Posted: 7 November 2011
Lehman Brothers Stock Certificate #1 sells for $33,100 at auctioneer HWPH

Proof that Lehman Brothers stock certificates are worth more than the shares they're written about...

Posted: 7 November 2011
Imperial Chinese jar recalling 'Emperor's adopted 100th son' sells at Bonhams

This imperial Chinese jar is extremely rare, although other extant examples can be found in museums...

Posted: 6 November 2011
Photographic equipment auction brings over $700,000 in online bids

The Keir collection was 100% snapped-up, and overall the auction had a successful selling rate of 93%

Posted: 5 November 2011
Spiderman unveils Louise Bourgeois '$6m' spider art before NYC sale

In the wake of Broadway's hit Spider-Man musical, an important piece of proto-Modern Art is for sale...

Posted: 4 November 2011
Asian collectibles and Lalique glassware star in Florida multi-estate sale

A South Florida collection and antique furnishings from a Ritz-Carlton penthouse are up for sale

Posted: 3 November 2011
Chinese carvings and quality art auctions at Elite Decorative Arts, Florida

'The market for Chinese antiques is red-hot,' says the auctioneer - with some great treasures for sale

Posted: 3 November 2011
Sir Francis Drake rediscovered? Queen Elizabeth I's pirate may have been found

The coffin of the famous English navigator, explorer and privateer may soon be found under the sea

Posted: 1 November 2011
Sotheby's New Orleans altarpiece purchased for $5,000 could bring $80,000

New Orleans' Archbishop is 'concerned and disturbed' by the sale of this religious artefact...

Posted: 31 October 2011
Bela Lugosi legendary Dracula cape auctions at Profiles in History

Happy Halloween! Dracula's cape and other items from Lugosi's family are set to frighten bidders

Posted: 28 October 2011
James Bond magnetic 'Live and Let Die' Rolex watch will be major attraction

Christie's is offering 007's classic Rolex timepiece, modified to have a spinning saw and a magnetic pull

Posted: 28 October 2011
Skinner sells rare Martin D-45 guitar and other musical instruments

The important Martin D-4 was the first guitar of the 20th century to gain widespread popularity

Posted: 27 October 2011
'Superman's typewriter' used by creator Jerry Siegel sells at ComicConnect

Clark Kent, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor and Jimmy Olsen all sprang from this important typewriter's keys

Posted: 27 October 2011
Bonhams celebrates Hallowe'en with auction of 'spooky ivory skull'

Alongside this skull, the Messel Collection of art from Nymans, West Sussex, UK, is also for sale

Posted: 26 October 2011
Elizabeth Taylor's 'Golden Gowns' auction at London Passion for Fashion sale

Two iconic ensembles worn by Liz Taylor will auction at Kerry Taylor in London, next month

Posted: 26 October 2011
The Story of... Collectors and villains in the world of 'crime collectibles'

Murderers, Public Enemies and London gangsters have asserted their power at top auctions

Posted: 26 October 2011
Video: Marilyn Monroe dress brings cool $0.5m in Asia's gambling mecca

Monroe, Michael Jackson, Madonna and Elvis Presley's collectibles netted high prices in Macau

Posted: 26 October 2011
Rare antique George II doll 'in same family since 1747' sells at Bonhams

Named Marianna after its first owner, the antique George II doll has a $47,900 pre-sale estimate

Posted: 25 October 2011
Clocks, silver, porcelains and art auction from Beverly Hills 90210 estate

Rare clocks 'among the earliest of their type to have been manufactured' are up for sale in Beverly Hills

Posted: 24 October 2011
Louis XVI Japanese lacquer commode from Safra collection makes $6.9m

Two Japanese lacquer commodes from the collection of Lily and Edmond Safra made seven figures

Posted: 24 October 2011
Rare space memorabilia donated to Astronaut Scholarship auction

The lots offered range from rare flown items to meetings with the astronauts that flew them...

Posted: 23 October 2011
Historic Bobby Orr jersey passes $34,000 in online auction

The historic jersey was worn by Orr during the 1976 Canada Cup final victory against Czechoslovakia

Posted: 22 October 2011
Imperial Ming Dynasty carpet could bring $189,000 in Bonhams Chinese Art sale

The rare Ming Dynasty Imperial carpet is thought to come from the throne room of the Forbidden City

Posted: 21 October 2011
Titanic letter and archive will 'go under' the hammer at Philip Weiss

John and Nelle Snyder survived the Titanic tragedy and held an archive of material including letters

Posted: 21 October 2011
John Lennon's tooth could sell for $15,762 in North England auction

Collecting celebrity hair dates back to Victorian times - but here's something even more 'personal'...

Posted: 20 October 2011
Gormley's Angel of the North flies to World Record $5.4m price at Christie's

A 6ft 2in "miniature" model of Gormley's world famous art sculpture has dazzled bidders in London

Posted: 19 October 2011
James D Julia auction interview: 'My auction house is one of the Top 10 in North America'

Auctioneer James D Julia tells us how he grew from boyhood collector into a leading global seller...

Posted: 19 October 2011
'Nicolas Cage, John Wayne and others offer you the best-ever piece of advice'

What do John Wayne, action star Nicolas Cage and 'the oldest collectible car' each have in common...?

Posted: 19 October 2011
The Top Five rare action movie collectibles by Paul Fraser Collectibles

Explosions, car chases and fights - action movie memorabilia has caused a blast on the markets

Posted: 19 October 2011
Video: Auction Kings TV show views Johnny Cash memorabilia for sale

The hot new US TV show Auction Kings views some memorabilia connected to the Man in Black

Posted: 19 October 2011
Japanese art by Tomotada, Masanao and others stars in $3.2m auction

Zibata Zeshi, Ogawa Haritso and other master artists will feature in the 'exquisite' private collection

Posted: 18 October 2011
Great art hoax Nat Tate's work to be put up for sale by Sotheby's

The work of 'Nat Tate', an artist who was apparently the invention of novelist William Boyd is to sell

Posted: 17 October 2011
Meissen Augustus Rex vases could bring $790,805 at Bonhams

This 'immensely rare and important garniture of five Meissen Augustus Rex vases' is up for sale

Posted: 17 October 2011
Paul McCartney handwritten letter to 'a wannabe Beatles drummer' is for sale

'My initial reaction was one of disbelief' said Christie's expert after seeing this unknown Beatles letter

Posted: 17 October 2011
Rare Russian Imperial vases hold hopes for $3.48m sale at Christie's

The auctioneer has previously set the world record price for Russian porcelain vases

Posted: 17 October 2011
George III 150-year-old 'Doddington Hall' commode auctions at Bonhams

The rare George III commode is likely to have been one of only several pieces of furniture ever made

Posted: 15 October 2011
Ming Dynasty dragon charger leads the way at 888 Auctions' Asian art sale

An Imperial cloisonne censer, also from the Ming Dynasty will appear alongside the spectacular charger

Posted: 13 October 2011
Saddam Hussein's bronze buttock expected to leave collectors over the moon

Anyone wanting a piece of Saddam Hussein can now buy the buttock from his great bronze statue

Posted: 13 October 2011
Auctioned 1906 Rock Island Railroad sign steams to $71,500

Showtime's Michigan sale starred this unique 1906 Rock Island Railroad reverse glass train sign

Posted: 12 October 2011
James D Julia antique firearms interview: How to net $10m per auction...

James D Julia's sale of antique firearms have averaged around $10m per sale over the past eight years

Posted: 12 October 2011
Unique Kenneth Price 'Geometric' Cup could raise $150,000 toast at sale

American ceramic artist Kenneth Price will star in Cowan's upcoming November auction in the US

Posted: 12 October 2011
Video of the Week: Banksy's graffiti'd urban 'street art' truck

A limited Banksy spray paint and emulsion work, Mosquito, as auctioned at a posh London hotel

Posted: 12 October 2011
AC Spark Plugs 1926 tin die-cut flange sign brings new $2,310 record

Petroliana was the order of the day at Matthews Auctions' sale in Nokomis, Illinois, last month

Posted: 10 October 2011
Sotheby’s Hong Kong Sale series achieves $411m for art, wine and jewellery

The extraordinary auctions have seen record prices for Ming porcelain, diamonds and Zao Wou-ki

Posted: 9 October 2011
Kaminski's Asian evening art auction stars Chinese porcelain from the Kangxi period

With painted urns and even a silver Viking longboat too, next week's auction has something for everyone

Posted: 8 October 2011
Anton & Annick Herbert's minimal art collection auctions at Christie's

The pioneering collection of Anton & Annick Herbert also includes Conceptual Art and Arte Povera

Posted: 7 October 2011
Tiffany and Co leads glass collectibles auction at Christie's New York

Tiffany and Co is among 'one of the largest single groups of art glass ever to be offered at auction'

Posted: 6 October 2011
William V of Orange glassware goblet could sell for $231,693 at Bonhams

This Prince William V goblet will sell from the renowed glass collection of American A C Hubbard

Posted: 6 October 2011
'How not to bid at auction: being careful is fine - but don't miss out'

Despite World Record success at Sotheby's $72m HK sale, some collectors still missed out...

Posted: 5 October 2011
Imperial Chinese dragon robe blows away the competition at Kerry Taylor Auctions

The rare orange dragon robe, dating from Imperial times, has now returned home with a Chinese owner

Posted: 5 October 2011
Eric Clapton's co-designed guitar could rock to $5,000 at Christie's sale

The C.F. Martin guitar Signature Edition will auction as one of more than 150 rare musical instruments

Posted: 4 October 2011
Enigma machine World Record price set at Christie's Travel memorabilia auction

A number of records were set in this $3.1m sale, with 'several items causing a bidding frenzy'

Posted: 3 October 2011
Rhino horn libation cup is the best tip for Mealy's art and antiques auction

The enormous piece of Asian art is certain to fascinate collectors at this week's sale

Posted: 3 October 2011
Richard Gere's guitar collection to be shown-off by the star himself at Christie's

Before next week's $1m Richard Gere Guitar Collection sale, the actor will make an appearance

Posted: 3 October 2011
'Ty Cobb' eBay tobacco tin bids jump from $1,000 to $40,000 in two hours

A ‘bidding war’ erupted among collectors for a chance to own this tin – and bids are still open this week

Posted: 3 October 2011
$60,000 Jade Mountain towers over the rest at Skinner Inc's Asian Art auction

'We’re seeing demand for Asian material as never before' explains Skinner Inc's CEO

Posted: 1 October 2011
Ernest Shackleton's Antartic biscuit makes $1,950 at Christie's Auction

The 100-year-old biscuit was left behind by polar explorer Ernest Shackleton's Nimrod expedition

Posted: 30 September 2011
Yuki fashion archive goes up for sale at Kerry Taylor Auctions

Kerry Taylor Auctions has announced the sale of this great Japanese-born designer's archive

Posted: 29 September 2011
Louis XV revival centrepiece realises $96,000 in California auction

John Moran Auctioneers’ 600-lot sale jewellery, decorative and fine arts attracted global buyers

Posted: 28 September 2011
Silver lining: SS Gairsoppa WWII shipwreck may be about to yield its bullion

Sailing from Britain to Calcutta, the sunken vessel was carrying vast stores of silver, iron and tea

Posted: 27 September 2011
Estimated at $1,500, this cloisonné enamel box auctioned for $38,513

Aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart wasn't the only star at Clars Auction Gallery's September auction

Posted: 26 September 2011
Rainbow-lined artwork on the Berlin Wall could bring $40,000 for charity

More popular in fragments, parts of the historic wall are set to sell for CharityBuzz

Posted: 26 September 2011
Terrifying Mixtec mosaic mask could scare collectors into parting with $150,000

The beautiful but alarming piece is one of the best examples to go on sale in years

Posted: 26 September 2011
Georg Jensen's sterling silver partial tea service auctions for $10,000

Art Nouveau creator Jensen is today known for his artistry in design and his fine craftsmanship...

Posted: 25 September 2011
This antique workplough could push to 'Champion' status at Cowan's sale

Cowan's anticipated Fall Fine and Decorative Art Auction will take place on Saturday, October 8

Posted: 24 September 2011
Antique street fighting fireman carving could bring $90,000 in North Carolina

Brunk auctions is offering a range of unique items, including Chinese rhinoceros horn libation cup

Posted: 22 September 2011
Letters about RMS Titanic sinking will cross the auction block in New York

A historically significant archive of material pertaining to doomed ocean liner RMS Titanic is up for sale

Posted: 22 September 2011
Great snakes! Antique firearms and pottery auction sets 8 World Record prices

Classic Walthers and Lugers sold alongside a flask wreathed in serpents to make a political comment

Posted: 21 September 2011
Nice interiors... Media and publishing mogul's estate auctions at Christie's

A remarkable couple and their tremendous collecting accomplishments will appear in for sale New York

Posted: 21 September 2011
Our Top Five auctioned pieces of Kurt Cobain and Nirvana memorabilia

Twenty years since the Nevermind LP changed music, here's a look at Nirvana's collectible legacy

Posted: 21 September 2011
'Only green' Wormser Brothers bottle soars to $18,480 in web auction

'The market for rare and vintage bottles is healthy, even in a down economy' says the auctioneer

Posted: 20 September 2011
Christie's 'delighted' with $8.6m Chinese jade art collection results

Starring antiques from the time of Qianlong, the auction showed the strength of the Asian art maket

Posted: 19 September 2011
Collectors embrace the power of advertising at Showtime's October sale

The remarkable advertising and toy collection of Mike and Colleen Empey is up for sale, next month

Posted: 19 September 2011
Elvis Presley's first guitar and early Beatles photos rock Manny's Music sale

The Beatles travelled to Germany and a met a beautiful young photographer - the rest is history

Posted: 19 September 2011
Your chance to own a genuine $78,000 WWII Enigma machine at Christie's

The Germans thought their machine was uncrackable, but Britain's code breakers had other ideas

Posted: 19 September 2011
Crescent City Auction holds important multi-estate sale in New Orleans

Fine art - much of it by noted, listed artists - should dominate the day's list of top achievers...

Posted: 18 September 2011
Maurice Utrillo art stars in artwork, porcelain, fine estate jewellery auction

Over 400 lots will feature in this sale, including a stunning work signed by artist Maurice Utrillo

Posted: 17 September 2011
Antique Meissen reticulated porcelain dresser box makes $14,375 in Florida

This 19th century box topped the estimated 345 items that changed hands at Elite Decorative Arts

Posted: 15 September 2011
Bonhams' Qianlong art auction hosts dragons, buffalo, lions and horses

The finest antiques and rare examples of Chinese craftsmanship are auctioning in this London sale

Posted: 15 September 2011
Driftwood artwork which fascinated Tony Blair and Boris Johnson on sale for charity

Silas Birtwistle's unique creation of table and chairs made from unaltered flotsam is to sell at Dreweatts

Posted: 15 September 2011
Important photo equipment including Leica and NASA items sell online

A Leica MD Gray Hammertone with matching Visoflex is among the highlights of this big collection sale

Posted: 15 September 2011
Jesse James's 1879 pocket pistol blasts into SoldUSA's September auction

Items worn by Duncan Renaldo on TV's Cisco Kid will sell in the auction ending on September 24

Posted: 15 September 2011
'Magnificent' Islamic art auction at Christie's could achieve $15.8m

The anticipated sale is led by an 8th century Umayyad sculpture of a deer from Iran

Posted: 15 September 2011
Which items are most popular among collectors? Kovels' chart reveals all

Online price guide Kovels' has released a Top 10 list of the 'most popular' collectors' web searches...

Posted: 14 September 2011
$1m Qianlong vase leads important collection of fine jade carvings at Christie's

The auction forms part of an extraordinary week of Asian art sales taking place in New York

Posted: 13 September 2011
'He always bought, never sold...' Bertoia sells two legendary toy collections

The New Jersey auction house is gearing up an online sale of not one but two amazing collections

Posted: 13 September 2011
Paul Fraser Collectibles' Top 10 strangest-ever collectibles

A rare caterpillar and Napoleon's penis are among the world's most unique collectible items...

Posted: 13 September 2011
Gem-studded jewel casket set to dazzle at Leland Little's estate auction

Fetauring fine wine, jewellery, silver, antiques and rare militaria, the sale is not to be missed

Posted: 11 September 2011
$79,000 14th century beam will have Bonhams packed to the rafters

A Nasrid dynasty carved beam from Granada, Spain could star at Indian and Islamic art auction

Posted: 10 September 2011
Exquisite $600,000 Buddha sits serenely atop Christie's Indian art sale

The 14th century Nepalese work is accompanied by paintings, ritual objects and many more sculptures

Posted: 9 September 2011
Lady killer withdrawn night before $9,500 British auction

A sacred Australian Aboriginal stone has been removed from sale following a last minute plea

Posted: 9 September 2011
5c Horse Race slot machine speeds to win at the sale of Bob Levy's coin-ops collection

The $36,000 piece was top lot in the $1.86m auction which had the sales hall 'bursting at the seams'

Posted: 8 September 2011
Make yours a '$25,291' office with a difference at Tajan's Art Deco sale

A unique set of office furniture and a striking vase are among the highlights in this Paris auction

Posted: 8 September 2011
'Danger-seeking' collector auctions '$84,780' African tribal art figurine

'An attempted coup broke out in Cotonou ... I fled hastily' wrote the renowned collector Stéphane Kurc

Posted: 7 September 2011
The Story of... David Copperfield and the 'Gypsy fortune teller'

The illusionist has been denied the opportunity to own a spooky and mysterious century-old machine

Posted: 7 September 2011
$2.2m Landscape in Blue painting could set the scene at Korean art auction

Kim Whanki's distinctive style, 'to speak with the trees', blends Eastern and Western influences

Posted: 6 September 2011
Classic car markets are up 8.53% as $16.39m Ferrari bucks the trends

The latest HAGI Top 50 benchmark Index offers a good overall prognosis of 2011's classic car markets

Posted: 6 September 2011
Napoleon hair found in great novelist’s book on TV’s Antiques Roadshow

The French Emperor’s hair turned up in a handwritten note in writer Sir Walter Scott’s home

Posted: 6 September 2011
Didn't see that coming... Big Brother's spooky robot brings $7,600 on eBay

The 'predicting' automaton was one of four memorabilia items offered on behalf of the Red Cross

Posted: 5 September 2011
Shoes thrown at former Aussie Prime Minister hit $3,650 in eBay sale

Australian Prime Minister John Howard didn't know what hit him... But collectors have a better idea

Posted: 5 September 2011
Transparently valuable: The McCandless bottle collection goes up for sale

The stunning assembly had a 'breathtaking range of beautiful colours' and will sell at Norman C Heckler

Posted: 5 September 2011
When Ireland met Babe Ruth... Historic baseball bat could swing to $7,099

In 1926, the different worlds of Irish hurling and American baseball came face-to-face in New York...

Posted: 5 September 2011
$800,000 portrait of Kabuki actor promises a great performance at Christie's

The work will head the $9m Japanese and Korean art auction, which is part of an Asian art series

Posted: 4 September 2011
'World's only jet turbine powered Batmobile' car auctions on eBay

An enterprising racing company has built its very own rare Batmobile - and it could sell online for $0.6m

Posted: 1 September 2011
Revealing our Top Five... Collectible icons of 1980s cinema

This viral shows that much fuss still surrounds Back to the Future, but what about other '80s classics?

Posted: 31 August 2011
$1.5m Ming bronze figure of Variocana leads Christie's Chinese Art auction

Boasting a grand range of antiques and fine decorative works, the sale is not to be missed

Posted: 30 August 2011
Collectors are put on high alert following recent rhino horn thefts

More than 30 rhino horns have been stolen across Europe since the start of the year

Posted: 29 August 2011
Freedom! Classic piece of anti-slavery propaganda will star at Swann Galleries

The Eric C Caren collection will be sold under the title How History Unfolds on Paper

Posted: 29 August 2011
Join the collectors' tribe... '$28,813' Indonesian tribal art sells in Germany

Despite slight damage, fascination surrounding this Indonesian panel could push bids up to five figures

Posted: 29 August 2011
Collecting community urged to be vigilant over looted Libyan antiquities

Amid the chaos of Colonel Gaddafi's fall from power, Unesco fears for the safety of Libya's artefacts

Posted: 27 August 2011
A full set: $345,000 re-unites Harbottle Dorr newspaper collection in Boston

The religiously kept and noted Massachussetts papers tell the story of America's Independence

Posted: 26 August 2011
Chinese scroll brings ten times estimate in Michaan's triumphant estate auction

Fine portrait watches, Asian history and assorted works of art helped them triple their estimates

Posted: 26 August 2011
$90,000 gold in quartz specimen from a lifelong prospector to shine at Don Presley

The beautiful piece will appear alongside some smaller nuggets and jewellery

Posted: 25 August 2011
Happy Birthday from Princess Margaret... Lord Glenconner's gifts sell in London

Bonhams will auction cufflinks, a snuff box and more treasures from this right Royal collection

Posted: 25 August 2011
Sotheby's sells sumptuous '$19,750' Art Deco furniture from the 'Lord of Hosts'

'I am riveted by lust, furniture and jewels,' said Sir Henry Channon - and so will collectors at this sale

Posted: 25 August 2011
Weird Big Brother memorabilia goes up for sale on eBay for charity

A gossiping mechanical parrot, spooky prediction machine and foul-mouthed furniture are available

Posted: 25 August 2011
Bonhams auctions Maharajah's George V coronation party Rolls-Royce

Maharaja Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV's Ceremonial Car could bring a six figure sum in Ohio, US

Posted: 24 August 2011
Lesser enamel collection set to be 'the greatest' ever auctioned in London

Mort and Moira Lesser put together range of fine English enamels which could all be worth $577,000

Posted: 24 August 2011
Secrets of successful collecting: 'Why the collectibles markets are so strong...'

Top auction houses have been doing this for years - it's a clever trick, and does wonders for business

Posted: 24 August 2011
Video of the Week... Depeche Mode's Alan Wilder shows you his unique collection

Vintage equipment, vinyl and clothing used to make music history is auctioning in Manchester, UK

Posted: 24 August 2011
Have I got news for you... Newspapers from the birth of America are for sale

Harbottle Dorr's hoard of annotated print recalls the struggle for and Declaration of Independence

Posted: 23 August 2011
Amelia Earhart's '$40,000' goggles glide into Clars' 'landmark auction'

Goggles, photos and other rare items are among the collectibles for sale linked to the sky pioneer...

Posted: 22 August 2011
Don’t cry... Evita Perón’s brooch appears for sale estimated at $25,900

Madonna won a Grammy award playing her, now collectors can own a small piece of Evita’s history

Posted: 22 August 2011
From Banksy to a Jay Leno bike sale... The power of 'instant collectibles'

A Yamaha YZF-R1 motorbike has just raised $87,000 for charity - and it's all thanks to it's rarity

Posted: 22 August 2011
Furniture from 'prominent estates and collections' sells at Great Gatsby

Looking to furnish your home with collectibles? Then this Atlanta auction is certainly worth a look...

Posted: 22 August 2011
Why not take on some money from the mob? It's all in a good cause...

A mobster's rare banknote collection is being sold off and could raise $150,000 for his victims

Posted: 22 August 2011
Say it with flowers... '$7,000' ivory bouquet auctions in San Francisco

Bonhams is taking San Francisco, US, by storm with a sale of Himalayan, Indian and other Asian art

Posted: 20 August 2011
Revealing the '$1m coin most collectors only dream of ever seeing...'

One of only two genuine pieces known, this amazing Chinese coin is as mysterious as it is coveted...

Posted: 17 August 2011
The Story of... Collectors are going Gaga for pop memorabilia

While Elvis and the Stones are memorabilia 'blue chips', a new wave of pop collectibles is emerging

Posted: 17 August 2011
It's all looking rosy... A Famille Rose jar could swallow a $50,000 bid this week

Kaminski's Asian Art auction also includes a Qi Baishi painting and items from Alice Boney's collection

Posted: 16 August 2011
$30,000 white jade vase leads Cowan's first ever Asian art auction

The sale features nearly 800 ornate lots of antique and decorative art in ivory, jade and coral

Posted: 15 August 2011
The antique world's 'frantic search' for a lost $32.5m Fabergé Imperial Egg

Thought forever lost or destroyed, new evidence has sparked a frenzied search for a lost Russian egg

Posted: 15 August 2011
Triple H pins down wrestling champ 'Killer' Kowalski's $4,250 robe at TAC

The Killer's former protégé led bidders to prove that wrestlemania is having a big impact in collectibles...

Posted: 15 August 2011
Discover which famous author's $9,000 writing desk could be yours

She was Britain's best selling author in the 1990s and continues to have a legion of fans

Posted: 12 August 2011
Bernie Madoff's clothes get transformed into collectible $500 iPad covers

For the first time in long while, punters are making money with the help of jailed fraudster Madoff

Posted: 11 August 2011
Frank Stella 'Art car BMW' chases Warhol, Koons, Lichtenstein and others

This very unique 1979 BMW M1 painted by Stella is gaining on the other 'art cars' in BMW's series

Posted: 11 August 2011
Ticket to Ride ‘Em... Lennon’s cowboy hat brings $8,930 at Cameo sale

A cowboy hat from The Beatles' historic 1965 US tour has ridden off the auction block in Berkshire, UK

Posted: 11 August 2011
First printed depiction of the Taj Mahal could bring $57,056 at Bonhams

From 'one of the most important books of aquatints of India,' this historic image sells in October

Posted: 10 August 2011
'Occupied Japan' collectibles return to #1 spot in Kovels' popularity list

The internet price guide Kovels has once again released details of the top searches on its website...

Posted: 10 August 2011
US duck decoy sale gives $111,550 'thrill of the hunt' to collectors

Decoys like this 'beautifully proportioned piece of work,' continue to be valued on the private markets

Posted: 10 August 2011
$125,000 Tiffany lamp will show the way in California this week

The piece is the likely top lot for Michaan's lamps and glassware auction ahead of a Porcelli creation

Posted: 8 August 2011
Sex doesn't always sell... '$480,000 Monroe porn tape' fails to find bidder

Said to feature 20-year-old Monroe and a mystery male, questions surrounded the film's authenticity

Posted: 8 August 2011
Only 'Worm' to win a Good Hands award... Dennis Rodman's memorabilia is for sale

Also known as 'Dennis the Menace', Rodman is famous for more than just his renowned basketball skills...

Posted: 6 August 2011
From the Han Dynasty to the Republic, $840,000 of Chinese antiques are to sell

Tomorrow, 888 Auctions will be selling a $20,000 Ming dynasty carved jade brushpot

Posted: 5 August 2011
Jorge de Brito's legendary art collection may bring more than $14.3m at Tajan

The Portuguese businessman had a world class collection of Chinese and Portuguese antiques

Posted: 5 August 2011
It's here: One of western Canada's 'best doll collections' comes to auction

10,000 dolls, including several rarities, are sure to have collectors flocking to Vulcan, Alberta

Posted: 4 August 2011
It's knot art... Beautiful Turkmenistan carpets and tapestries go up for sale

Following on from their previous success, Dorotheum is looking forward to the Viennese auction

Posted: 4 August 2011
$100,000 Chinese silk painting smashes expectations at Christie's antique sale

The piece was one of several Chinese collectibles which surprised the auctioneer

Posted: 3 August 2011
$50,000 Ansonia longcase clock leads antique timepiece collection

With ornate carvings, the piece will appear alongside Seth Thomas works in the Maine auction

Posted: 2 August 2011
Discover the latest twist in this amazing $10m Rosa Parks estate sale

The civil rights activist died in 2005, but her collectibles are only now appearing for sale

Posted: 2 August 2011
Remember this...? $8,000 Lavender Robot invades Morphy's toy auction

Antique and vintage toys will delight collectors in Philadelphia on August 12 and 13

Posted: 2 August 2011
Countess Maria's $200,000 diamond ring for sale in Monaco jewellery auction

The beautiful gem will sell courtesy of Tajan, alongside an intriguing car-shaped 'beauty box'

Posted: 1 August 2011
Stunning multi-coloured Joseph Porcelli lamp to light up Michaan’s sale

The ‘Huysum’ Bouquet lamp will be one of the key lots in the Decorative Arts Auction

Posted: 1 August 2011
Where could a visit to the National Museum of Scotland take your collection?

The newly-revamped museum is full of treasures to delight and inspire collectors across all disciplines

Posted: 1 August 2011
'Super darling!' Theatre goers and collectors scrap over 'Everyman sell off'

A very rare opportunity to own a piece of theatre history has presented itself in Liverpool, UK...

Posted: 30 July 2011
Collectibles you can 'bank' on... Mechanical bank nets $45,325 record price

An A J & E Steven bank commemorating the 1893 Chicago World's Fair starred in RSL's sale

Posted: 28 July 2011
Early-20th century Marque portrait doll is a $168,000 prize in Kansas

The exquisite 22-inch doll was numbered '12' in its run, making it a very early and desirable example...

Posted: 27 July 2011
'Lost! Rare Steiff teddy bear - more than $295,000 on offer if found...'

The hunt is on among collectors for one of the rare collectible original 3,000 Steiff bears made in 1903

Posted: 27 July 2011
Ruined cities and races across Holland... Charlotte Schreiber's Great Collections

Here, we examine a Victorian aristocrat whose collecting passions lead her to unprecedented adventure...

Posted: 27 July 2011
Could this rare $347,000 boat steal the show at 'Power by BMW' auction?

A 1958 BMW Abbate V8 is expected to make serious waves at Bonhams' Munich auction in October

Posted: 26 July 2011
Maharaja's cannon-equipped Rolls-Royce car could blast to $1m at Bonhams

This vintage and historic classic automobile was originally designed for the purpose of tiger hunting

Posted: 26 July 2011
Hundreds of Dinky cars could race to pole position at vintage toy sale

A collection of the famous and highly collectible die-cast cars and vans could bring $100,000

Posted: 22 July 2011
Relics of battle make $1.26m in Bonhams' sell-out militaria sale

The stunning collection was a British Doctor's life-long passion, and it proved a hit with collectors...

Posted: 22 July 2011
Looking for a change? The most lucrative collectible you've never considered…

Unknown outside North America, these artworks will send you ducking out to your nearest car boot sale

Posted: 19 July 2011
1944 Martin guitar could bring $44,000 ahead of a Picasso ceramic jug

Both pieces will be highlights in Cowan's Summer Fine and Decorative Art Auction, next week

Posted: 17 July 2011
Discover the building blocks for a varied and rewarding collectibles portfolio

As JK Rowling's childhood home is put on the market, we look at bricks and mortar collectibles

Posted: 17 July 2011
Petroliana heads push 'best-ever' Texaco Home Lubricant rack to $7,500

'Condition is what drove the price up' said auctioneer Matthews following this sale in Ohio, US

Posted: 15 July 2011
Tune in and drop out... For this sale of Haight-Ashbury psychedelic art

These posters are from the San Francisco district which included Jimi Hendrix among its residents...

Posted: 15 July 2011
Paul Fraser Collectibles' Top Five finest pieces of movie memorabilia

Movie memorabilia items continue to be among the most bankable collectibles on today's markets...

Posted: 14 July 2011
Exquisite Porcelli Orchid lamp lights up James D Julia's glassware auction

The vibrant piece doubled its estimate at the Maine auctioneer's recent sale of decorative art

Posted: 13 July 2011
$22,500 flying dragons robe soars above expectations at Michaan's

The silk, Asian gown brought six times its listing, and starred alongside a fine diamond ring

Posted: 11 July 2011
Vicar's $1.90 wine glasses found at car boot sale make $25,000

Three 18th century Beilby wine glasses found at a car boot sale have returned a huge profit

Posted: 11 July 2011
Steve Wynn 'delighted' to return $12.7m vases to Chinese culture

As part of the Casino impresario's expansion into China, Wynn is also flexing his collecting muscles

Posted: 9 July 2011
To the tune of $200,000... John Lennon's musical gift to Bob Dylan is for sale

This guitar was used to write The Beatles' White Album, during the band's infamous India retreat...

Posted: 8 July 2011
Greatest amateur golfer Bobby Jones' jacket could swing to $100,000

The Augusta National club rarely allows these jackets off its premises - and now you can own one

Posted: 7 July 2011
King Alfonso's vase and Italian World Record seat star in $17.3m sale

The recent Sale of Treasures: Princely Taste by Sotheby's offered what its name promised...

Posted: 7 July 2011
'Most famous example of America's most potent symbol' charges to $65,725

Two fragments which inspired the US's national anthem appeared for sale in Dallas

Posted: 7 July 2011
Greatest investments: 'Bond, McQueen and other childhood heroes are ones to consider'

From James Bond to Steve McQueen, childhood nostalgia is boosting values at the top auctions

Posted: 6 July 2011
Small $1.3m Royal snuff box reaches big World Record price at Bonhams

This amazing collection of pieces sparked bidding wars and broke records in London...

Posted: 6 July 2011
Collectors get stuffed...animals during unique museum auction

Clearly this sale proved that the market for taxidermied critters is as lively as ever...

Posted: 5 July 2011
Rare Period Design pieces make waves in Bonhams' successful auction

From chairs to chandeliers, this ornate sale was a furniture collector's dream...

Posted: 5 July 2011
Unique furniture and objects make up Sotheby's extravagant sale

With a piece for every person, these lots could make very good future investments

Posted: 5 July 2011
You can bank on Stephenson's toy auction being a success

Antique trains and vintage banks comprise this nostalgic sale...

Posted: 4 July 2011
You won't be left feeling blue if you buy this $1.2m Bulgari diamond

One of the finest precious stones in the world, it should sell for a huge price

Posted: 4 July 2011
Popeye the Pilot swoops into antique and vintage toy auction

Later this month, Stephenson's is holding its Mid-Summer Dolls, Toys & Trains Auction

Posted: 3 July 2011
'String of pearls' buyers take collecting to the next level

With two of the world's rarest stamps going to one bidder, this is a good thing...

Posted: 3 July 2011
Bonhams' $1.6m sale of unique snuff boxes is nothing to be sniffed at

Comprising a large collection of fine, rare pieces, this sale contains some real gems...

Posted: 1 July 2011
Fortune from the depths... $70m Ming dynasty artefacts saved from shipwreck

Discovered by fishermen, the Chinese merchant ship traded during the reign of Emperor Wanli...

Posted: 1 July 2011
Take a look at this... antique microscopes are to sell at Skinner Inc

A wide range of precision working tools and antiques are on offer next month in Massachusetts

Posted: 1 July 2011
Works of master craftsmen Escherick sell well at Rago Arts

As one of the most influential American furniture makers, there was much interest

Posted: 1 July 2011
Tiffany puts the rest in the shade in $1.5m antique lamp and glass auction

A typically impressive sale by James D Julia showed that the decorative art markets are strong

Posted: 30 June 2011
Great collections... The origins of London's Victoria and Albert Museum

By embracing the Victorian era's waste products, the V&A played a crucial role in collecting history

Posted: 29 June 2011
Model trains power to 30-times their estimate at Noel Barrett's toy auction

Steaming all the way to $35,395, this great detailed model set ran away with the show in the US...

Posted: 29 June 2011
Video of the Week... Remembering the dance that made a $800,000 dress

Saturday Night Fever star John Travolta recalls his iconic White House dance with Princess Diana

Posted: 29 June 2011
Handbags at lawn... Lady Thatcher's White House handbag sells for $39,900

Andy Warhol and Eric Clapton also starred in former UK politician Jeffrey Archer's charity auction

Posted: 28 June 2011
Skinner's massive July auction offers perfect way to start your collection...

From vases and historic cabinets, to busts and candlesticks, every taste is covered in this varied sale

Posted: 28 June 2011
Estimates smashed as China's art yet again proves its worth at Michaan's

Chinese collectibles are dominating the markets right now, as this $310,000 carved horseshoe shows...

Posted: 27 June 2011
How to reduce your $1.7m debt with collectibles (if you're an NFL legend)

After running into bother with the taxman, legend 'Fuzzy' Thurston is selling his Superbowl ring...

Posted: 27 June 2011
Only extant photo of Wild West outlaw Billy the Kid draws $2.3m in Denver

Billionaire William Koch now owns the only photo of the Old West's archetypal gunslinger...

Posted: 27 June 2011
Plans for James Bond's 'world's most famous Aston Martin' appear for sale

The machine guns and ejector seat from 1964's Goldfinger DB5 are all in these secret blueprints...

Posted: 27 June 2011
'The old rules about valuable antiques have changed' says US auctioneer Cowan's

Expert Diane Wachs chats to Paul Fraser Collectibles about Cowan's varied upcoming July auction

Posted: 27 June 2011
You've gotta laugh... I Love Lucy creator's $7,500 'laugh box' beats sale rival

Jess Oppenheimer's canned laughter machine was up against its rival, and not for the first time...

Posted: 27 June 2011
$47,800 American Union Porcelain Vase brings five times its sale estimate

The colourful piece was the star of the sale which featured items from Malcolm S Forbes's collection

Posted: 25 June 2011
China's elite collectors becoming more dominant by the day, study shows

After flexing its muscles, there's every reason to believe the country is just getting started...

Posted: 24 June 2011
Lack of provenance means Hitler's eagle goblets fail to soar

Thought to have been owned by the dictator, this sale showed how important proof is...

Posted: 23 June 2011
Only real Billy the Kid photo most wanted item at Old West Auction

Saddle up for Brian Lebel's sale, where the best American West items will be sold...

Posted: 23 June 2011
Rare armour collection set to march into Bonhams next month

Harking back to days of chivalry and conquest, Dr Peter Parsons' collection is truly unique...

Posted: 23 June 2011
Napoleon memorabilia still fighting strong 200 years after his abdication

Items connected to the famous French leader are still collectible for those wanting a piece of history...

Posted: 22 June 2011
Video of the Week: Christie's successfully sells legendary artists' works

Picasso, Gauguin and Monet were just some of the megastars whose works were sold

Posted: 22 June 2011
Antique 'canned laughter' machines will raise a smile at Don Presley Auctions

Two prototypes from the patent race for potted giggles could bring up to $100,000 for charity

Posted: 21 June 2011
Famed Lady Blunt Stradivarius violin makes $15.9m world record price for charity

The antique instrument was sold for the benefit of Japan's earthquake and tsunami funds

Posted: 21 June 2011
Jade carving 'of the desert from which you cannot return' leads auction

The Qianlong period antique could draw bids of $25,000 in the Massachusetts sale

Posted: 21 June 2011
'Supreme manuscript of any period or culture' brings $12m Islam art record

This incredible manuscript, sold at Sotheby's, is from the very centre of Greater Persia's cultural sphere...

Posted: 18 June 2011
Collector gets 'Hard Day's Night' as McCartney halts cartoon auction

Collectors have sold Macca's scribblings for fortunes, but different rules apply to Bruce McMouse...

Posted: 17 June 2011
Gooding & Co offers ‘oldest surviving production Bentley in existence’

Estimates are available on request for Chassis 3, which auctions at Pebble Beach, US, in August

Posted: 17 June 2011
'Growing vigour in market' as Christie's $5.8m design sale smashes estimates

Works from Tiffany, Jean Dunand and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe all went under the hammer

Posted: 17 June 2011
Antique table from a house burned down by the IRA sells for $430,200

The piece belonged to the St George family, whose mausoleum inspired a John Betjeman poem

Posted: 16 June 2011
Comfy alternative investment...? Pesce's New York couch could bring $8,600

This veteran of Milan Design Week by Italian architect and designer Gaetano Pesce is up for sale...

Posted: 16 June 2011
Collectibles auction advice: 'Do your research to reap the benefits'

The memorabilia auction to end them all, of Debbie Reynold's collection, is lighting up Beverly Hills...

Posted: 15 June 2011
Elegant French furniture to feature in sale at Adam's next week

It is an exciting time for furniture collectors, with Louis XV and XVI pieces starring in this event

Posted: 15 June 2011
The Story of... Gandhi's mysterious missing glasses

One of the few items owned by the Indian hero, his specs seem to have curiously vanished...

Posted: 15 June 2011
Online and upwards... World Record prices show internet collectibles boom

From Chinese antiques to the most expensive camera, it's all there for you at the click of a mouse

Posted: 14 June 2011
Bonhams holds rare sale of unique Emmanuel Alfred Beurdeley furniture

Considered one of the finest artists of his generation, Beurdeley's works rarely appear for sale...

Posted: 13 June 2011
Collecting with dinosaurs... 'Fighting' skeletons battle to $2.75m at Heritage

A 'fighting' pair of fossils stole the show yesterday in this unique auction of natural history items

Posted: 13 June 2011
Why Charles Lindbergh is still flying high on the collectibles markets

As his momentous flight passes out of living memory, items connected to his legacy are more valuable...

Posted: 13 June 2011
Revealing the letter from a doomed marriage which changed history...

England's King Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon wed on this day in 1509...

Posted: 11 June 2011
BBC Radio Scotland and Paul Fraser Collectibles discuss Marilyn Monroe's 'itch'

Why could Monroe's dress be the best investment you've never tried? Listen here to find out...

Posted: 10 June 2011
Emperor Qianlong's elephants lead the charge of jade trinkets to $20.5m

The rare collectibles had a loose Royal connection and continue the trend for Chinese antiques

Posted: 10 June 2011
Eyeing up a fortune... Lincoln's opera glasses valued at $700,000

Once owned by the most iconic American ever, these glasses are truly one-of-a-kind...

Posted: 10 June 2011
Olympia Exhibition’s 38th year promises something for every taste

We have picked our favourite items, but to decide for yourself, well you will just have to visit...

Posted: 10 June 2011
Fancy a unique Royal Rolls-Royce? It could be yours for $32,751

Previously owned by Princess Margaret and Burt Reynolds, this genuinely rare vehicle is up for sale

Posted: 9 June 2011
Picasso etching is the highlight of Clars' eclectic weekend auction

American paintings and European sculptures are just some of the other works on show...

Posted: 9 June 2011
The vast and spectacular collections of Sheikh Saud al Thani of Qatar

Charged with making Qatar a cultural hotspot, he spent billions on art, books, antiques and more

Posted: 8 June 2011
Bonhams expects this unique Silver Messel dish to auction for $24,600

Given as a 21st birthday present to Linley Messel, the rare item has strong links to the Royal family

Posted: 7 June 2011
This iconic Michael Jackson jacket could rock California for $400,000

As King of Pop collectibles become more valuable, you may never have a better chance to buy one

Posted: 7 June 2011
In vino veritas? Mystery surrounds $5,000 Napoleon wine glass auction

A wine glass that may have once belonged to the great emperor is coming to Bonhams

Posted: 6 June 2011
Underpants and a bare bottom: sales of Bernie Madoff's belongings get personal

A selection of art, golf clubs and even the fraudster's boxer shorts went under the hammer

Posted: 6 June 2011
Memorabilia from daring hoax could make $1m for Japan disaster fund

This hoax gripped the entire world in 2009 and now the star attraction is coming to auction

Posted: 3 June 2011
Stairway to heaven? Eiffel staircase expected to smash $120,000 estimate

A section of the original 1889 staircase comes to auction at Christie's on June 16

Posted: 2 June 2011
How the 'most important comic ever' could net you a 133.5% Superprofit

Clark Kent first landed in Smallville today in 1938 - and the adventure continues for savvy collectors...

Posted: 1 June 2011
The collections of multi-millionaire recluse Huguette Clark

Clark, who died recently aged 104, owned art, antique violins and a vast number of collectible dolls

Posted: 1 June 2011
Collector's long-lost Charlie Chaplin film could bring six figures at Bonhams

Discovered in a film canister, Chaplin's 1916 movie Zepped will attract world-wide attention in London

Posted: 31 May 2011
'Most expensive camera ever sold' is snapped-up for $1.9m in Vienna

Dated to 1923, this Leica 0-series shows that collectible cameras could be a hot market in 2011

Posted: 31 May 2011
Never mind the bond investments... Here's the Sex Pistols' $13,178 vinyl

Safety pins at the ready... We look at why Johnny Rotten's collectibles are gaining on The Beatles'

Posted: 31 May 2011
Revealed: $34,277 second-hand tool kit shows Ireland's art is thriving

How much would you pay for some used paints and brushes... if they had been used by Jack Yeats?

Posted: 31 May 2011
World Record $366,000 Titanic plan marks doomed ship’s 100th anniversary

The document is described as 'one of the most important pieces of Titanic memorabilia ever sold'...

Posted: 31 May 2011
Can it play Wagner? Hitler's French horn could strike a chord with collectors

A working French horn from the Führer's bodyguard is heading to auction at Keys in the UK

Posted: 27 May 2011
'Largest and most impressive bronze and ivory figure group' is for sale

Demetre Chiparus and Professor Otto Poertzel are among the artists in Bonhams' June auction

Posted: 27 May 2011
This skull of saintly hermit could bring 'new life' to your collectibles portfolio

As eerie as it is sought-after, Saint Vitalis of Assisi's skull is coming to auction in Ireland on Sunday...

Posted: 27 May 2011
Here's an alternative investment that 'will always hold strong value'

What could King Kong and gloom rocker Nick Cave possibly have to do with good assets...?

Posted: 26 May 2011
A fraudster with excellent taste... The collections of Bernie Madoff

Having run the 'largest Ponzi scheme in history' only Madoff's collectibles had any real value

Posted: 25 May 2011
Collecting tip of the day: Don't sit on your investment

Looking for the edge over the competition? Here's a hint from Paul Fraser Collectibles to help…

Posted: 25 May 2011
Diana, Churchill and Francis Bacon: Four Rooms puts collectibles on primetime

The new British TV show is set to excite all collectors of art, memorabilia and unique items

Posted: 25 May 2011
Princess Beatrice's octopus/cat flap hat raises over $131,000 for charity

The Philip Treacy creation which amazed onlookers at the Royal wedding has proved highly desirable

Posted: 23 May 2011
St Uriel could rise up to $26,000 in Morton Kuehnert's sale on Sunday

The 18th century santo is just one of many Latin American works of art and antiques

Posted: 21 May 2011
What's the best way to prepare for a Zombie Apocalypse? Collectibles...

The Center for Disease Control has warned about a zombie apocalypse - so you'd better be ready

Posted: 20 May 2011
Titanic captain's $40,000 cigar box beats estimate at Liverpool auction

The power of Titanic collectibles is again in evidence, this time at Cato Crane

Posted: 19 May 2011
China's collectors bid for a ‘long life’ at iGavel’s $3.4m Asian art sale

A statue of the celestial Buddha Amitayus starred in iGavel’s online auction in NY at the weekend

Posted: 18 May 2011
Collecting tip of the day: 'Doll out the dosh' on this investment

Looking for the edge over the competition? Here's a hint from Paul Fraser Collectibles to help…

Posted: 18 May 2011
It must be Christmas... Gene Autry gold candlesticks and piano may bring $265,000

The creator of such classics as Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer had amassed a great collection

Posted: 18 May 2011
Our Top Five... Collectible hats of film, art and history

With the excitement over Princess Beatrice's hat on eBay at a high, we look at collectible headwear

Posted: 18 May 2011
Strong collectible investment assets: 'Sometimes, the eyes have it...'

Here are four factors which could help you hunt out a solid long-term collectible investment...

Posted: 18 May 2011
$18,300 so far for Princess Beatrice's spectacular Royal Wedding hat on eBay

The Philip Treacy creation which starred on Wills and Kate's day has won a bid from Duncan Bannatyne

Posted: 16 May 2011
$310,000 Japanese cosmetic box has one lucky investor 'made-up'

An early 20th century Gyokuzan cosmetic box was the leading lot at Bonhams last week

Posted: 16 May 2011
Meet Paul Fraser Collectibles and view our amazing stock in London

Featuring Buzz Aldrin and Madonna collectibles, the May 20 London Investor Show is not to be missed

Posted: 16 May 2011
Muppet memorabilia set to soar in popularity following film release

Jim Henson collectibles could rise in price when The Muppets is released in November

Posted: 16 May 2011
Tastes like a million dollars... The world's most expensive bottle of whisky is unveiled

Held in a decanter of gold, diamonds, rubies and crystal, the $6.2m dram has a lot to live up to

Posted: 16 May 2011
Houdini's handcuffs and other magic memorabilia go under the hammer in Chicago

Potter & Potter prepare to present more conjuring collectibles with a flourish

Posted: 14 May 2011
Definitely someone's cup of tea... Qianlong teapots brew $2.19m World Record price

The neglected Chinese antiques were the stars of Bonhams' sale, ahead of a $2.14m jade sceptre

Posted: 13 May 2011
Princess Beatrice's crazy Royal wedding hat goes up for sale on eBay

Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding had an unlikely highlight - and it could be yours

Posted: 12 May 2011
Flotsam and jetsam to treasure: Valuable Titanic memorabilia washes up at Heritage

A fragment from the hull of the doomed vessel and a pair of Titanic lifebelts are up for sale

Posted: 10 May 2011
Chinese rhino horn antiques charge to $394,000 each at Leslie Hindman

The hugely competitive $4.5m sale underlined the continuing strength of the Asian collectibles market

Posted: 7 May 2011
Beatles 'butcher cover' t-shirt sells with $20,000 eBay asking price

'The guy I got this shirt from got the shirt himself from Lennon during the early 70s,' says the seller

Posted: 5 May 2011
Storm over a teacup: $330,000 Chinese cup and saucer will have collectors sparring

The jade antique will go under the hammer at Duke's, which once sold a $1m 'umbrella stand'

Posted: 5 May 2011
Streetwise art or 'sordid'? Your chance to buy a £5 Banksy on Saturday

A controversial series of limited prints by street artist Banksy is selling to aid rioters in Bristol, UK

Posted: 5 May 2011
Gibson guitar could rock to the tune of $15,000 at Heritage

Dated to 1959, this ES-335 could be a perfect rock 'n' roll investment for an axe-loving collector

Posted: 4 May 2011
'May the fourth be with you!' - Collectors celebrate Star Wars day

Today's date, May 4, offers a bad Star Wars pun and an excuse to celebrate the classic sci-fi series...

Posted: 4 May 2011
$10m 'Lady Blunt' violin is re-sold for Japanese tsunami victims

This legendary Stradivarius violin will likely set a World Record price when it goes under the hammer

Posted: 3 May 2011
Entry-level buyers can own this French Art Nouveau goddess in Munich

Silver, jewellery and bronze art are going under the hammer in Germany later this month

Posted: 30 April 2011
Our Top Five... Apollo 16 memorabilia items

On the 39th anniversary of Apollo 16's return to Earth, we look at its remarkable memorabilia

Posted: 27 April 2011
Will & Kate Royal collectibles: 'It's a Royal wedding for Will & Kate - and a royal time for collectors'

How the sheer popularity of the Royal wedding could have a big impact on the collectors' markets...

Posted: 27 April 2011
Kerry Taylor celebrity dress expert interview: 'the woman who sold Kate Middleton's dress'

Gowns worn by Princess Diana and Audrey Hepburn have passed before Kerry Taylor's expert eye

Posted: 26 April 2011
Prepare to feel the clout of Margaret Thatcher's $164,000 handbag

The former British prime minister's black Asprey handbag will appear at a Christie's London auction

Posted: 26 April 2011
Heavy metal star's crystal piano to bring $73m for tsunami victims?

An extraordinary piece of music memorabilia has drawn an even more extraordinary bid online

Posted: 21 April 2011
Switched-on collectors fight over 'world's oldest working TV' at $27,000 sale

A 1936 Marconi television smashed its estimate before telly addicts at Bonhams' sale in London

Posted: 21 April 2011
Titanic inquiry plan set for $165,000 Henry Aldridge & Son auction in May

An annotated technical drawing of the Titanic used in the 1912 British investigation is attracting collectors

Posted: 21 April 2011
$70,000 Ventapane violin expected to hit high notes at Boston auction

An early 19th century Italian violin will be coming to Skinner's sale next month

Posted: 20 April 2011
Unique cast-iron bulldog could sink its teeth into $25,000 at Morphy's Auctions

The alarming creature will stand guard over a range of toys and mechanical banks next week

Posted: 19 April 2011
Sculpted marble chariots of Mars and Aphrodite ride to $800,000 at Bonhams

The panel presenting the gods was just one highlight in the exciting Donohue Collection sale

Posted: 16 April 2011
$146,000 rare candle holders inflame collectors' interest at auction

A pair of almost discarded 17th century candle sconces has sold for big money in Essex

Posted: 15 April 2011
$35,000 burning building model expected to set collectors' passions aflame

An original Carpenter Burning Buildings toy is among the leading lots at James D Julia in May

Posted: 14 April 2011
A serious collection of playthings leaves the cupboard for the last time

Here's a final look at the very last toys from Donald Kaufman's collection to be sold

Posted: 14 April 2011
Bobby Fischer wins again: Chess set from his World Championship makes $76,275

A metaphor for the Cold War struggle, it is signed by Fischer and his opponent Boris Spassky

Posted: 13 April 2011
Sotheby's makes highest ever total for a Hong Kong auction series at $447m

The auctioneer saw strong results across the board with art, watches, wine and jewellery performing

Posted: 12 April 2011
The final sale of a giant of tiny collectibles: Donald Kaufman

The fifth and final auction of Kaufman's famed toy collection is to take place at Bertoia this week

Posted: 12 April 2011
The red goose that lays the golden eggs - antique mascot helps collection sell for $2m

Donal Markey's collection extended from classic cast iron toys into antique advertising and folk art

Posted: 10 April 2011
Britain's oldest working television comes to auction at Bonhams

A 1936 Marconi television could make $8,000 at Bonhams' London auction on April 19

Posted: 8 April 2011
Snow joke... A rare cast iron toy sleigh skims to $86,250 at Bertoia

The exquisite plaything led the way at the auction of Donal Markey's extraordinary collection

Posted: 7 April 2011
Extraordinary US Civil War shirt collar letter auctions at Spink Shreves

A soldier resorted to an unusual method of sending news of Union victories back home

Posted: 5 April 2011
See what you've been missing... Our Top Five collectible X-rays

Believe it or not, famous X-rays are a niche market with investors - and can go for considerable sums

Posted: 5 April 2011
The top five sales of Kurt Cobain memorabilia

On the anniversary of his death, we look at how collectors are keeping Cobain's legacy alive

Posted: 5 April 2011
Knight offers alligator for sale... Gladys Knight is to sell a Hermes black alligator sac

The music star will offer the stylish piece alongside a wonderful range of dresses at Leslie Hindman

Posted: 2 April 2011
Cross-dressing Baseball star’s card could become the world's most expensive...

An early-20th century pitcher is set to join the ranks of Honus Wagner – for a very different reason...

Posted: 1 April 2011
Rare US WWII propaganda posters set for summer auction

A collection of 72 well preserved US propaganda posters is coming to Humler & Nolan in June

Posted: 29 March 2011
$206,500 ceremonial blade destroys estimate at Christie's Asian art sale

A Yazhang jade ceremonial blade was among the top sales in New York last week

Posted: 28 March 2011
Collectors are standing up for Civil Rights Movement memorabilia

We take a look at the popularity of memorabilia from the US African-American Civil Rights Movement...

Posted: 28 March 2011
Collectors look to plunder $140,000 Tipu Sultan hoard at Bonhams

A bridle and breast plate taken from Tipu Sultan, the 18th century ruler of Mysore, is at auction in April

Posted: 28 March 2011
Rare propeller could be flying high at Horner's antique auction

The intriguing piece of aviation memorabilia will sell alongside a piece of George III period furniture

Posted: 25 March 2011
Michael Jackson's $60,000 glove could be an auction 'thriller' in California

The rare piece from MJ will go under the hammer alongside items from Indiana Jones and Titanic

Posted: 24 March 2011
When the King became a private... Elvis Presley joins the army

It may have given his fans the G.I blues, but today his army haircut could grow you a fortune

Posted: 24 March 2011
Film legend Liz Taylor dies in Los Angeles - but her memory will live on

Considered one of the great actresses of Hollywood's Golden Age, Elizabeth Taylor has passed away

Posted: 23 March 2011
Huge emerald and tanzanite gemstones go under the hammer in Washington

Jewellery collectors won't be able to resist the beautiful pieces, which sell alongside a diamond ring

Posted: 23 March 2011
Video of the Week... Auctioning the 'largest shark jaw ever assembled'

This 16-metre long Megalodon shark once ruled the sees - and now it's set to rule the collectors' markets

Posted: 23 March 2011
'$13,000' 10 ounce gold bar tempts investors at Waddington's

A 10 ounce Engelhard gold bar is expected to achieve $13,000 at a Toronto auction next week

Posted: 22 March 2011
$35,000 Tiffany Studios lamp could put the rest in the shade in Florida

The Roman-patterned piece will be the leading light in a sale of European and American art glass

Posted: 21 March 2011
Bang Bang! Beatle's '$170,000' song lyrics to strike hammer blow at auction

Paul McCartney's written lyrics to Maxwell's Silver Hammer are on sale at a music memorabilia auction

Posted: 21 March 2011
'Hey, big spender!' Shirley Bassey auctions dress to aid hospital

The last time the Thunderball and Goldfinger singer appeared at auction in 2003, she raised $500,000...

Posted: 21 March 2011
Strawberries in the shade... Sundial used for growing fruit could bring $16,000

The rare piece is expected to be one of the key lots at Christie's Travel, Science and Natural History

Posted: 20 March 2011
$284,000 Qing dynasty tea service proves to be bidders' cup of tea at Sotheby's

The set was part of the estate of Queen Juliana, with stunned everyone by raising $7m for charity

Posted: 18 March 2011
David Gainsborough Roberts Monroe collection interview: 'I own a pair of Queen Victoria's Royal bloomers!'

Part Two: David Gainsborough Roberts is famous for his Marilyn Monroe collection - but that's not all...

Posted: 18 March 2011
Kate Middleton's see through dress sets hearts racing at $105,000 auction

The dress worn by the future Queen of England at a university fashion show attracted a global audience

Posted: 18 March 2011
Le Corbusier furniture from Chandigarh set for controversial auction

A Wright auction later this month is the latest sale of Le Corbusier designs from Indian city Chandigarh

Posted: 18 March 2011
Holabird-Kagin Americana strikes gold with $460,000 Washington Nugget sale

A 2.79kg Californian gold nugget discovered in 2010 has sold at auction in Sacramento

Posted: 17 March 2011
Misleading mugshot: Porcelain celebrates the union of Kate and Prince... Harry?

A manufacturer has made a rather basic error in their attempt to cash-in on the Royal wedding

Posted: 17 March 2011
Sterling silver: Vast English candelabra and spectacular Irish urn lead antiques auction

Pook & Pook will be offering the impressive collection of a Pennsylvania businessman next week

Posted: 17 March 2011
$307,000 lamp by 'Denmark's cultural leader' could light up Brussels sale

With a significant pre-sale estimate, this 1960s 'spiral' lamp offers a true piece of Danish history...

Posted: 16 March 2011
After years of gathering dust... Elderly pair's Chinese vase brings $309,100

Chinese porcelain markets continue to boom, with a very pleasant surprise for an elderly UK couple

Posted: 15 March 2011
Kid left alone on computer bids $5,648 on Justin Bieber eBay sneaker

If ever there was a warning for parents to be more vigilant over their child's internet use, this is it...

Posted: 15 March 2011
Worth more than you could fit in the slot... Rare coin-ops collection is for sale

Bob Levy's cherished assembly of antique machines will go under the hammer at Morphy Auctions

Posted: 15 March 2011
'Deathbed daguerreotype' of Frederic Chopin divides expert opinion

A photo of Polish composer Chopin in the moments following his death could be a fake, warn experts

Posted: 14 March 2011
Good enough to bury in the back yard: Our top five… Canine collectibles

Best in Show was named at Crufts last night but what are the prize winning canine collectibles?

Posted: 14 March 2011
Lady Macbeth beetle wing dress could set hearts fluttering at auction

A dress worn by actress Ellen Terry could again be a star if it came to auction

Posted: 14 March 2011
'Reginald the rhino' could bring home $48,250 from Railton's antique auction

The unusual antique is to be one of the key lots at the sale, ahead of some fine jewellery

Posted: 14 March 2011
A Royal cuppa... Qing dynasty tea set leads Sotheby's sale of a Queen's collectibles

The $69,000 tea service is just one of many antiques and art lots from Dutch Queen Juliana's estate

Posted: 13 March 2011
Fabergé and diamonds will whet collector appetites for next week's fine arts fair

TEFAF, one of the biggest fine art events in the calendar, will draw art fans from across the world

Posted: 13 March 2011
Diamonds and pearls: $5m Indian Canopy will excite fans of the luxurious

At nearly 150 years old, this rare textile is likely to become one of the most valuable Indian artworks

Posted: 12 March 2011
Donal Markey's antique toy collection could 'sleigh' the opposition at Bertoia

A rare Ives Cutter sleigh toy could speed to $40,000 in the New Jersey auction later this month

Posted: 11 March 2011
Spiderman's debut 'swings' past $1m to become most expensive Silver Age comic

This pristine copy of 'Amazing Fantasy #15' will have fanboys' spidey senses tingling

Posted: 11 March 2011
Smashing collection of MacKenzie-Childs ceramics and pottery goes up for sale

The unique, hand-made collectibles will be offered by National Book Auctions in New York

Posted: 10 March 2011
$20,000 Houdini poster finally escapes from cellar to lead a collection for sale

Later this month, over 100 rare and antique images from the world of magic go under the hammer

Posted: 9 March 2011
A week of priceless Asian Art auctions could realise millions this March

Paintings, porcelain and more are on offer, with the highlights likely to sell for $4m and above

Posted: 9 March 2011
Affiliated Auctions' weekend sale: Coins and rings and many other things...

Opportunity knocked for investors with this wide-ranging mix of valuable and vintage collectibles

Posted: 9 March 2011
Basket Case - Rare Charles I silver is set to sell for $40,000 in Dreweatts sale

The 17th Century piece is pre-Civil War - one of many treats offered in today's silver and watches auction

Posted: 9 March 2011
Happy Birthday Barbie! A look back at the career and collectability of a US icon

Probably the most recognisable toy in the world - and certainly one of the most valuable

Posted: 9 March 2011
Record sale of the week: Archie #1 comic brings $167,300

Heritage's recent comic book sale had a star from the Golden Age - but not the one you'd expect

Posted: 9 March 2011
The Top 5... Most Important Guitars

To mark Bonhams' Clapton sale, we run-down the most significant six-strings in history

Posted: 9 March 2011
Collectors are set to charge for this $16,000 carved Qing rhino cup

Dated to circa the 17th-18th centuries, this unusual sculpted piece is auctioning in Switzerland

Posted: 7 March 2011
Leland Little’s art and antiques sale offers Edouard Cortes's The Pantheon

The sale will also include a wide range of fine American furniture and silver collectibles

Posted: 7 March 2011
$351,000 George II side table takes centre stage at Bonhams

A George II period side table designed by William Hallett was the top lot at Bonhams' furniture auction

Posted: 4 March 2011
Boulder auction helps Christchurch earthquake victims

The sale of a 25 tonne boulder from the Christchurch earthquake will be put towards helping victims

Posted: 4 March 2011
'Pow! Zap! Bam!' Collectors set to fight over $275,000 Batmobile

A Batmobile used to promote the film Batman Forever goes under the hammer in Florida on Saturday

Posted: 4 March 2011
President Ahmadinejad's 'classic' Peugeot car sells for $2.5m in Iranian auction

Iran president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's 1977 Peugeot 504 drew a flurry of bids at a recent sale

Posted: 4 March 2011
Golden Palace casino pays $40,668 for clump of Justin Bieber's hair

Are you a 'Belieber'? This internet casino clearly is, adding Bieber to its 'unusual things' collection

Posted: 3 March 2011
Huge Tyrannosaurus skull could gobble up $300,000 in New York sale

Like something out of Jurassic Park, the spectacular fossil can't fail to impress bidders

Posted: 3 March 2011
After making worldwide headlines, this $86m Chinese vase could again be for sale

A Qianlong vase that sold in November could soon be available again for investors to fight over

Posted: 2 March 2011
Bieber memorabilia, King's Speech collectibles: 'the internet is a game-changer'

When something becomes popular on Google, the global collectibles markets are never far behind...

Posted: 2 March 2011
Text that introduced Arabic numerals to the West could achieve six-figure sum

Fibonacci's Book of Calculation which changed the course of history is to sell for up to $180,000

Posted: 2 March 2011
Another hit for Paul McCartney? '$202,000' Yesterday piano is for sale

A piano used in the writing process for the classic song Yesterday is going up for auction, next month

Posted: 1 March 2011
Real-life star of the King’s Speech sells with Princess Diana at Charity sale

Better than the film: you have a chance to buy the real-life Wallis Simpson’s collectibles in this sale

Posted: 1 March 2011
$80,000 Stinson organ hits a high note at Victorian Casino Antiques sale

This unusual antiques sale boasts a wealth of jukeboxes, slot machines and Steve McQueen's pedal car

Posted: 28 February 2011
The $350,000 watering can - Ming Dynasty sprinkler could grow your profit

Decorated with lotus blossoms, the lot could be a blooming investment at I M Chait in California

Posted: 26 February 2011
Beautiful Ming dynasty 'palace vase' leads smashing Oriental pottery auction

An extraordinary variety of Chinese and Japanese pottery is available at I M Chait's New York sale

Posted: 24 February 2011
Les Paul Sunburst guitar hits high note at Heritage's $1.68m music auction

The classic axe strummed its way to $131,450, ahead of a pair of vintage C F Martins

Posted: 24 February 2011
$80,800 rhino head is stolen from British auctioneer for 'black-market' trade

Police believe the targeted raid may see the horns illegally sold as a traditional medicine

Posted: 23 February 2011
'Historic Georgian table is worth nearly $100,000,' say Bonhams

The unique piece has survived two and a half centuries at its original home in East Sussex

Posted: 23 February 2011
Blast from the past... Buck Rogers collection brings over $100,000

Wayne Jagielski spent 40 years putting together his hoard of collectibles for the time-travelling hero

Posted: 22 February 2011
Hair today, gone tomorrow... Teen star Justin Bieber reaches for the scissors

The singer has cropped his locks for a new look - with the offcuts selling, how much are they worth?

Posted: 22 February 2011
Britain's earliest X-rays could see their way to $32,500 at Bonhams

Images of bones, keys and coins will go under the hammer as part of the Roy Davids collection

Posted: 21 February 2011
Come out to play... $6,000 Star Wars toys 'strike back' at auction

This upcoming toy sale has prices that you won't need to 'use the force' to afford...

Posted: 21 February 2011
'Ultimate autographs': Why collectors should comb the market for celebrity hair

As it becomes one of the fastest-growing hobbies on earth, here's how hair can make you thousands...

Posted: 21 February 2011
Caught and sold! Collectors eye Cricket World Cup memorabilia

The Cricket World Cup starts today, and it could be good news for fans and collectors alike

Posted: 19 February 2011
Collectors are ready to pounce on a $50,000 Jaguar XKE, this Saturday

This 1974 classic Jaguar XKE could be the story of the day at Great Gatsby’s on Saturday

Posted: 17 February 2011
It'll be an honourable fight... Collectors bid for an antique Samurai suit

This striking battle garb could achieve $18,000 at I M Chait's California auction, next month

Posted: 17 February 2011
Savers turn to collectibles as Bank of England 'downplays' rate hike

As the era of financial uncertainty continues, alternative investments look increasingly attractive

Posted: 17 February 2011
'Supergran’s' handbag swings into auction - and it isn't the first

As a handbag used to halt a jewellery raid goes under the hammer, here are some other examples...

Posted: 17 February 2011
$150,000 Tiffany Lamp alights Christie's next Decorative Art & Design sale

Showing vibrant orange and red peonies, it will head the New York auction which could bring $1m

Posted: 16 February 2011
As London prepares to welcome the Olympics, so too should collectors

The 2012 Olympic schedule was announced this week - but what should collectors be looking for?

Posted: 16 February 2011
Billy the Kid memorabilia: 'Why it's your turn to hunt down the Wild West outlaw'

When a one-of-a-kind item of this calibre emerges for sale, it's time for collectors to sit up and listen...

Posted: 16 February 2011
Turn off your TV set - and bid on this $11,000 vintage telly instead

A quirky 1962 television is the latest vintage tech' piece to become a prized collectible in 2011

Posted: 15 February 2011
Not only rock 'n' roll... Stones tour memorabilia is still rockin' at auction

Memorabilia from the Rolling Stones' tours and shows continues to prove popular with collectors

Posted: 14 February 2011
Put money in thy purse: Shakespeare collectors hunt for bargains

Costumes worn by the UK’s leading actors sold at the home of theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon, on Saturday

Posted: 14 February 2011
Egyptian bronze could prove it's the cat's whiskers for $30,000

An ancient Egyptian bronze cat could be among the highlights at Bonhams' April auction

Posted: 13 February 2011
Egyptian legend lives on as the 'hand of Cleopatra' goes to auction

This well-preserved relic of Egypt's leader may have felt the bite of the snake that killed her...

Posted: 12 February 2011
Online collectibles sale offers a tonne of fun for silver surfers

An internet auction today will see a treasure trove of silver go under the hammer

Posted: 12 February 2011
'Finest collection of needlework in Britain' could bring more than $500,000

The collection of ex-Debenhams Chairman Sir Frederick Richmond goes under the hammer

Posted: 11 February 2011
Customs takes shirt off football collector's back - not realising its $10,000 value

A French collector has lost his prized World Cup final shirt after it was destroyed by customs officers

Posted: 10 February 2011
Many Happy Returns: How Jules Verne started the multi-million dollar sci-fi genre

183 years later, the grand-daddy of Darth, Deckard and the Doctor remains relevant and collectible

Posted: 8 February 2011
No use for bailing out... antique egg cups linked to the Titanic go under the hammer

Collectors of unique memorabilia from the White Star Line should look to Cuttlestones next month

Posted: 8 February 2011
Stephenson's starts 2011 with a $300,000 auction of art and antiques

A Steinway Model B ebony grand piano and a William Mason Brown painting led the way

Posted: 8 February 2011
Blues-rock icon Gary Moore lives on through his music and memorabilia

The passing of the former Thin Lizzy axe man is a reminder that music legends never really die

Posted: 7 February 2011
Heading for the top: Roman Emperor's $160,000 bust rules at Christie's

The sculpture of Nero and treasures from Ancient Greece and Egypt will delight collectors

Posted: 7 February 2011
In the battle for Egypt, priceless art and antiquities may be a silent victim

As turbulent winds of change blow across north-east Africa, the safety of ancient treasure is at risk

Posted: 5 February 2011
$1.6m in a cardboard box ... another valuable Imperial Chinese vase emerges

Duke's will repeat their feat of discovering valuable Asian art following 2010's $1.2m umbrella stand

Posted: 3 February 2011
Good vibrations... Les Paul electric guitar could bring $100,000

This coveted Cherry Sunburst instrument should make a lot of noise at Heritage's upcoming sale

Posted: 3 February 2011
Ocean Liner memorabilia steams ahead at Swann Auction Galleries

Featuring the Kristin Johnson Collection, there are some excellent posters and photographs on offer

Posted: 2 February 2011
Our Top Five... Most unique and unusual collectibles

A skull used for furnishing and a six-figure creepy-crawly star in our weird and wonderful list...

Posted: 2 February 2011
Pete Doherty Blood Painting (PF285)

A self portrait Blood painting by Babyshambles performer Pete Doherty

Posted: 2 February 2011
Antique 'train weathervane' could steam ahead at James D Julia

The rare copper and iron locomotive dating from the 19th century could roll to $65,000

Posted: 1 February 2011
How's this for an unusual nest-egg? Set of dinosaur eggs could reach $60,000

The spectacular crop of 30 will go under the hammer alongside a fine sabre-tooth cat skull

Posted: 28 January 2011
Buck Rogers's futuristic memorabilia comes to Dan Morphy's this week

A rare patch and uniform for the sci-fi hero go under the hammer in the antique toy auction

Posted: 26 January 2011
Video of the Week... Michael Jackson, Pepsi and 'the pinnacle of his career'

How Jackson's 1984 accident led to the appearance of some very unusual pieces of memorabilia...

Posted: 26 January 2011
Fair and Square: How a roulette table commissioned by a King resolved a dispute

Great inventor Sir Hiram Maxim was called upon to build furniture to test a Lord's ideas

Posted: 25 January 2011
Keno Auctions' Art and Furniture Sale brings $2.6m and a World Record price

The star lots included a classic Winslow Homer painting and an antique chest of drawers

Posted: 25 January 2011
Chippendale mahogany bureau table holds $5.7m World Record at Christie’s

The masterfully carved piece of furniture brought the highest ever bid for an antique of its kind at auction

Posted: 24 January 2011
Mysterious flute from Papua New Guinea's depths could bring €15,000

Little is known about Papua New Guinea's Iatmul people - but collectors can find out more in Paris

Posted: 23 January 2011
Collectors embrace 'The Game of War' at Bonhams' Chess auction

This is no ordinary board game, designed to train British army officers while war was on the horizon

Posted: 21 January 2011
$200,000 micromosaic of Rome by Cesare Roccheggiani stars in antiques auction

Myers Fine Art will also offer Arabic-styled antique jewellery and a traditional Scottish dirk

Posted: 20 January 2011
Chinese antiques of hope, death and heaven lead the way in New Orleans

The multi-estate auction includes two extraordinary early burial pieces and a beautiful jade figure

Posted: 18 January 2011
Clars continues its 2010 success into the New Year, led by fine Chinese art

Paintings, sculptures and antiques appeared alongside a Patek Philippe Moonphase watch

Posted: 17 January 2011
Phillips de Pury honours the 'Vienna Workshop' with art, design and jewellery

The Wiener Werkstätte favoured the ideal of total works of art bringing different craftsmen together

Posted: 13 January 2011
Unmissable sail... Nautical memorabilia cruises to a new home at Morphy's

A selection of ships' music boxes and a fantastic scale model are going under the hammer

Posted: 11 January 2011
Sotheby's expects 'more than $10m' for Jerni antique toys collection

Comprising 18th-19th century trains and other pieces could continue the market success of antique toys

Posted: 10 January 2011
Why the world's largest California Gold Rush Nugget could bring $400,000

The 'Washington Nugget' is worth more than its weight in gold, and is a valuable piece of US history

Posted: 10 January 2011
Medieval sculpture of 'the might of Christendom' auctions in Paris

Piasa's antiques and curiosities sale is led by a Northern Italian piece from the 12th or 13th century

Posted: 9 January 2011
How Edward VIII's abdication helped Heritage's $25m coin sales success

We look back at one of 2010's great coin sales, in a prosperous year for Heritage Auctions

Posted: 7 January 2011
'Occupied Japan' and Coca Cola remain the top choices for collectors

An antiques price guide has published its chart of the most popular collectibles internet searches

Posted: 7 January 2011
Winston Churchill and a giant fossilised pig star in 'weird and wonderful' sale

Bonhams' annual Gentleman's Library sale is upon us again, offering a new range of unique collectibles

Posted: 7 January 2011
Hopper and Warhol 'collaboration' could bring $30,000 with a bullet at Christie's

How would you feel if someone fired two gunshots at your painting? Here's how Andy Warhol reacted...

Posted: 6 January 2011
Cheat! This range of devious and magical collectibles is worth cashing in for

Potter & Potter's auction centres around gamblers' props that enhance one's sleight of hand...

Posted: 5 January 2011
Chinese porcelain could bring $1.6m close to Christie's Americana Week

Treasures from the Qianlong period, among other pieces, are going under the hammer in New York

Posted: 1 January 2011

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