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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.

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.

Richard Simmons's Doll Collection Auction Announced

The late fitness guru Richard Simmons's vast collection of over 250 unique 'art dolls' is set for auction in December 2025. Discover the haunting figurines, including a £3,500 Barbra Streisand doll.

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.

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.

Kim Kardashian's $15k Bible Bid Rejected by O.J. Estate

Kim Kardashian's private $15,000 offer for her father's Bible gifted to O.J. Simpson was rejected, with the item later selling for $80,000 at auction. Discover the full story behind the family heirloom feud.

Estate agents mocked over £110K bungalow listing blunder

A property listing for a seemingly ordinary £110,000 bungalow in the UK has gone viral for all the wrong reasons, after eagle-eyed buyers spotted a comical mistake in the bathroom that's left estate agents thoroughly mocked.

Millionaire slams The Block's 'unrealistic' pricing

Multi-millionaire Adrian Portelli delivers scathing critique of The Block's auction results, labelling prices 'unrealistic' after fan-favourite house fails to sell. Exclusive insight into the property drama.

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.

Pensioner evicted from BBC Ghosts filming location

A 71-year-old pensioner has been forcibly removed from his home of many years on the West Sussex estate where the hit BBC comedy 'Ghosts' is filmed, amid allegations the property owners are prioritising lucrative holiday rentals over long-term tenants.

Secret Daylesford Land Hits Property Market

Exclusive reveal of nine premium Daylesford properties hitting the market, featuring luxury homes and development opportunities in one of Australia's most sought-after regions.

Viral TikTok mansion hits market for £1.25 million

The stunning £1.25 million Cheshire property that became a social media sensation through estate agent Ellie Watson's viral videos is now officially on the market, attracting unprecedented interest from buyers captivated by its online fame.

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