This fall, Sotheby’s will be putting one of the finest collections of musical instruments on the auction block. Focused on stringed instruments, the event is certain to entice music lovers from around the globe. As part of this musical instruments auction, Sotheby’s will highlight one of Domenico Montagnana’s highly prized violins. The circa 1740 instrument [...]
In the recent months, the world has witnessed a number of unbelievable contemporary art sales. From the record breaking $32.6 million Andy Warhol Self-Portrait (1986) to the $12 million Yves Klein’s ANT 93, Le Buffle (1960-1961), there is no doubt that contemporary art has become a precious international commodity.
The iconic gun company, Wellington Ltd., has unveiled the Deputy U.S. Marshal Bass Reeves Special Edition rifle.
Next month, Heritage Auctions will offer a selection of exceptional crystals at their Beverly Hills, Calif. showroom. The top item at this Natural History Auction is a Gold Crystal that is estimated between $170,000 and $225,000.
Currently on display at the Festival of Stamp in Islington, London an 1855 Treskilling Yellow Swedish stamp is setting record £5million with their pre-sale estimates.
On June 2nd, 2010 the brand new Historics Auction House will debut with an auction with a $3.7 million docket of classic automobiles. Located at Brookslands – the legendary home of automotive racing in the UK – Historics premier auction will be comprised of over 65 collectible vehicles.
Next month, Sotheby’s London will offer up a portrait by one of the most iconic figures in art history, Edouard Manet. Self-Portrait with a Palette is estimated between £20 million to £30 million.
On May 1st, Premier Firearms is set to auction off one of weaponry’s rarest items: an Engraved New Haven Arms Henry Lever Action Rifle for an estimated $50,000.
Originally created in the 1950’s for the French Air Force, the Morane Saulnire MS-760 is now available for the public. Several years ago enterprising Canadian businessman and aviation aficionado Edward Furtak purchased and refurbished 30 Morane Saulnire MS-760’s. After Furtak had fashioned each plane with up-to-date technology, it was time for public exposure. Historically, the [...]
On Tuesday April 13th, Bonhams in New York is officially set to auction one of Glen H. Curtis’ most innovative designs – the MF Seagull Flying Boat. Highly regarded by Graham Bell as “the greatest motor expert in the country,” engineer and aviator Curtis originally constructed the concept for the U.S. Navy, in 1912. Indicative [...]
