Rare Gandhi Statue Maquette Heads to Auction
A rare bronze model of London's Mahatma Gandhi statue is set for auction, estimated at £6,000-£8,000. Discover the story behind this iconic sculpture's creation.
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Man, 73, arrested for trying to buy baby at auction
A 73-year-old man is in custody after allegedly trying to purchase a 10-month-old girl at an auction house in Louisiana. Read the shocking details of the police investigation.
Fabergé's Winter Egg sells for record £22.9m in London
A jewel-studded Fabergé egg, a 1913 gift for the mother of Russia's last emperor, has sold for a staggering £22.9 million at Christie's in London, setting a new world auction record. Discover the history of this imperial masterpiece.
Tolkien's Lord of the Rings desk to be auctioned in London
The unique mahogany desk used by J.R.R. Tolkien to complete The Lord of the Rings is for sale at Christie's. Discover the history of this literary artefact.
Klimt portrait sells for £179.7m at Sotheby's auction
Gustav Klimt's 'Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer' has sold for a staggering £179.7m at Sotheby's, becoming the second most expensive artwork ever sold at auction. Discover the story behind this record-breaking sale.
Cilla Black's Vintage Fashion Auction for Charity
Over 240 pieces from Cilla Black's iconic wardrobe go to auction on November 28, with prices starting at £20. Discover vintage gems supporting disadvantaged children.
German Holocaust Artefacts Auction Cancelled
A controversial auction of Holocaust artefacts in Germany has been scrapped following complaints from survivors. Read how the 'System of Terror' sale was stopped.
Gene Hackman's Secret Art Collection Unveiled at Auction
Discover Gene Hackman's hidden artistic talent and fascinating film memorabilia, including his abandoned Silence of the Lambs project, in this exclusive Bonhams auction collection.
Alan Rickman's Personal Archive Heads to Auction
Rare Alan Rickman scripts from Die Hard & Harry Potter go to auction. Discover the late actor's annotated notes & personal treasures. Bid from 5-7 Dec.
Van Der Beek auctions Dawson's Creek items for cancer care
Actor James Van Der Beek auctions Dawson's Creek treasures to fund colorectal cancer treatment, highlighting UK healthcare costs. Explore his emotional journey.
£5.7m found in £380 storage locker auction win
A lucky bidder discovered millions in cash after buying a storage unit for just £380. Read how this modern treasure hunt unfolded and what happened next.
Football's Vanishing Records: Glory That Didn't Last
From astronomical transfer fees to astonishing winning margins, discover the football records that were broken almost as soon as they were set in this fascinating look at the sport's most short-lived achievements.
Bob Mackie Auctions Cher & Taylor Swift Iconic Outfits
Fashion history unfolds as legendary costume designer Bob Mackie auctions iconic outfits worn by Cher, Taylor Swift, and other music legends in a landmark Beverly Hills sale.
Lost Canaletto Masterpiece Could Fetch £5 Million
A breathtaking Canaletto painting of Venice's Grand Canal, hidden from public view for nearly a century, emerges for spectacular Sotheby's sale this autumn. Art experts hail the 18th-century masterpiece as 'extraordinarily fresh' and 'perfectly preserved'
Billionaire gloats as Block contestants get nothing
Billionaire Adrian Portelli celebrates brutal Block finale outcome where contestants walked away with nothing after his dramatic auction tactics. The property tycoon's social media gloating sparks controversy.
The Block House Sells for $4.25 Million Below Reserve
In a stunning property auction upset, contestants from The Block Australia watched in horror as their meticulously renovated house sold for a massive loss, leaving dreams shattered and questions unanswered about the reality TV property gamble.
New Orleans Court Data Breach Exposes Millions of Records
A massive data breach in New Orleans has exposed millions of court documents, revealing sensitive personal information and raising serious privacy concerns across Louisiana and beyond.
NHS Hackers Risk Patient Lives in Records Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how cyber criminals are targeting NHS patient records, with experts warning these attacks could directly lead to patient deaths as critical medical information becomes inaccessible.
Australia's scorching October heatwave set to break records
Meteorologists warn of unprecedented October temperatures across multiple Australian states, with heat records likely to tumble as extreme conditions intensify.
Rowan Atkinson's Netflix Jaguar sells for £130k at auction
Comedy legend Rowan Atkinson's stunning 1997 Jaguar XJ6 from Netflix's 'Man vs Bee' fetches astonishing price at auction, proving the star's automotive Midas touch continues to dazzle collectors.
The Block House Fails to Sell at Auction
Exclusive: The Block's highly anticipated Brighton property fails to attract a single bid at auction, leaving contestants devastated as Australia's property market shows signs of cooling. Discover what went wrong with this prime real estate opportunity.
Brady: Mahomes Will Break All My NFL Records
NFL legend Tom Brady makes stunning admission about Patrick Mahomes' potential to rewrite football history and break his legendary records in exclusive interview.
Cronulla garage treasures sell for thousands in auction frenzy
A lifetime of forgotten possessions from a Cronulla garage transformed into a treasure trove for bargain hunters, with vintage tools and collectibles selling for thousands in a dramatic clearance auction.
Sydney home sells for $1.8M above reserve at auction frenzy
A modest Sydney home sold for a staggering $1.8 million above reserve at auction, revealing the extreme pressures facing Australia's property market as bidding wars intensify.
Racing elite splurge millions at Tattersalls bloodstock sale
The thoroughbred sales ring at Tattersalls Newmarket witnessed spectacular bidding wars as racing's elite owners competed for premium yearlings, with prices soaring into seven figures during the prestigious October auction.
The Block Auction Disaster: House Fails to Sell
Shocking scenes unfolded on The Block as contestants Steph and Gian's beautifully renovated house received no bids at auction, leaving them devastated and viewers stunned by the dramatic turn of events.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour First to Gross $1 Billion
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour becomes first concert tour to gross over $1 billion while breaking streaming records and dominating global charts in unprecedented achievement.
Antiques Roadshow Lamp Valued at Staggering £30,000
A seemingly ordinary pottery lamp brought to Antiques Roadshow turned out to be an extremely rare Arts and Crafts masterpiece, stunning its owner with a staggering five-figure valuation that could reach £30,000 at auction.
Lost Fabergé Winter Egg sells for £3.9 million
A rare Fabergé Winter Egg, missing for decades, has fetched nearly £4 million at a London auction, breaking records and stunning art collectors worldwide.
Tsar's Lost Fabergé Egg Sells for £15.7M in London
A long-lost Fabergé egg created for Tsar Nicholas II breaks records at London auction, revealing a remarkable century-long journey from Russian royalty to British antique dealer.
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