Jean Cocteau's collection goes to auction

Jean Cocteau's collection goes to auction

The artist, filmmaker and friend of Picasso's collection will auction in Paris, later this month
Today in History... King Kong has its world premiere in New York

Today in History... King Kong has its world premiere in New York

March 2, 1933: one of the world's most famous cinema icons makes his performance debut
Celebrity dresses auction in London

Celebrity dresses auction in London

Have you ever wanted to own a piece of Kate Moss' wardrobe? Now here is your chance
Berlusconi 'bought Napoleon's bed'

Berlusconi 'bought Napoleon's bed'

The flamboyant Italian PM is believed to have purchased his hero�s four-poster
Blackpool football legend scores £38k

Blackpool football legend scores £38k

Stanley Matthews' boots from his legendary 1953 FA Cup Final performance sold at Bonhams
Today in History... Comic genius Spike Milligan dies

Today in History... Comic genius Spike Milligan dies

February 27 2002: Credited with inspiring Monty Python, the Goon show creator leaves the airwaves for the last time
'Royal & Ancient' golf book swings to $10k

'Royal & Ancient' golf book swings to $10k

Alongside an antique ceramic plate, this sought-after text was the top lot at PBA's auction
Marilyn Monroe (1926-1962) signed magazine photograph (PF19)

Marilyn Monroe (1926-1962) signed magazine photograph (PF19)

A scarce 1950s magazine page signed by a young Marilyn Monroe...
Today in History... Muhammad Ali becomes World Champ for the first time

Today in History... Muhammad Ali becomes World Champ for the first time

February 25 1964: A fighter known as Cassius Clay squares up to Sonny Liston
£1m of Railway memorabilia goes up for sale

£1m of Railway memorabilia goes up for sale

Rail worker Malcolm Guest's collection goes full steam ahead at auction
Mourinho's medal shoots past its estimate

Mourinho's medal shoots past its estimate

�16.8k was the final price netted by the manager's Chelsea Premier League winner's medal
Chanel fashion auctions in Paris

Chanel fashion auctions in Paris

Perhaps the most glamorous and tasteful auction of 2010 so-far will be held over two days