Antiques & Collectibles
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The Consequences of Overpainting in Icons and Works of Art
Beneath the layers of vibrant paint and gilded halos on historical icons lies a silent tragedy—centuries of overpainting have distorted their authenticity, erasing delicate details and obscuring the original artist’s intent. Often done by untrained…
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Rare Chinese ‘Dragon’ Vase Fetches Over €1.1 Million in Paris
What appeared to be an ordinary hallway decoration in a central London home turned out to be an extraordinary treasure—an incredibly rare Chinese Famille rose ‘dragon’ vase. Recently rediscovered by Bonhams experts, the vase shocked…
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One of the Most Important Musical Instruments Ever to Appear at Auction: $18M Stradivarius to Shape the Future of Music
A dazzling relic from music history is about to command the global stage. The Joachim-Ma Stradivarius, a violin crafted in 1714 during Antonio Stradivari’s legendary “Golden Period,” is poised to set hearts racing when it…
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Cricket Legend Sir Donald Bradman’s ‘Baggy Green’ Cap Sells for $310,000 USD at Auction
A baggy green cricket cap worn by Sir Donald Bradman during the 1947-48 Test series against India, a season marking significant milestones in cricket history, has sold for AU$479,700 ($310,719 USD) at a Bonhams Sydney…
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Ultra-Rare Pre-Revolution 1652 Massachusetts Silver Threepence Coin Shatters World Records with $2.5 Million Sale
In an unprecedented moment for numismatic history, a rare 1652 Massachusetts silver threepence, about the size of a modern nickel, sold for an astonishing $2.52 million in an auction conducted by Stack’s Bowers Galleries. This…
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The King’s Cadillac: Elvis Presley’s Last Car, 1977 Seville, to Be Sold in Sealed Auction
A piece of rock and roll history is hitting the auction block as Elvis Presley’s 1977 Cadillac Seville, one of the last cars the King of Rock and Roll ever purchased, goes up for a…
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Rare $1 Million Japanese Whisky Collection to Hit the Auction Block in Paris
One of the world’s most exclusive Japanese whisky collections, the Hanyu Ichiro Malt Full “Card” Series, is set to be auctioned in Paris this November. Expected to fetch between $750,000 and $1.28 million, the collection…
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Rory Gallagher’s Legendary 1961 Fender Stratocaster Sells for Over $1.15 Million, Returns to Ireland
The collection of famed Irish musician Rory Gallagher reached an extraordinary milestone at Bonhams New Bond Street auction house this October, where every item offered was sold. Leading the sale was Gallagher’s legendary 1961 Fender…
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Alexander Fleming’s ‘Mold That Made Penicillin’ Sells for Record $76,000
In a landmark auction event, a medallion featuring the original mold used in Alexander Fleming’s groundbreaking discovery of penicillin sold for a record $76,000 at Bonhams History of Science and Technology sale in New York…
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Lewis Hamilton’s IWC Schaffhausen Watch Sells for Seven Times Its Pre-Sale Estimate
In a remarkable moment for charity, the IWC Schaffhausen watch worn by British Formula One™ legend Lewis Hamilton on the podium of his record-breaking ninth victory at the 2024 Silverstone Grand Prix was sold at…
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One of the Rarest and Most Important Islamic Glass Artifacts to Appear at Auction: Egypt’s First Prime Minister Nubar Pasha’s Ancient 14th-Century Sarghitmish Mosque Lamp
A rare and historically significant 14th-century Mamluk mosque lamp from Egypt, known as the Sarghitmish lamp, will be a highlight at Bonhams’ Islamic and Indian Art Sale on 12 November 2024. With an estimated value…
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One of the World’s Most Recognizable Guitars to Hit Auction: Rory Gallagher’s $1 Million 1961 Fender Stratocaster
Gallagher’s Stratocaster has long been celebrated, appearing on numerous magazine covers and displayed in landmark exhibitions. It has also been played by famed musicians such as Johnny Marr and Joe Bonamassa, further cementing its status…
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