A rare medley of the late Queen Elizabeth’s personal items will be up for auction later this month. Royal fans will be able to snag a unique piece of history on November 8 and 9, with even the monarch’s lacy undergarments set to go for a very pretty penny. Reeman Dansie Auctioneers in Colchester, UK, … Read more
E.T. phone home. Turner Classic Movies and Julien’s Auctions are giving one lucky person the chance to bring E.T. to their home — for just an estimated $2 to $3 million. Many movie relics will go on the auction block at the “Icons & Idols: Hollywood” event, but the original mechatronic filming model “actor” that … Read more
It’s a car so nice, it was sold for big bucks twice. The 2022 Mustang Shelby GT500 Heritage Edition raised $1,000,938.00 for charity at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Houston, despite having a sticker price of just $112,385. The limited-edition Brittany Blue coupe was donated to the event by philanthropist George Shinn, with all proceeds from the sale … Read more
Le Bernardin Chef/Co-owner Eric Ripert and Heritage Auctions Consignment Director Michael Schmidt talk timepieces. Patek Philippe Calatrava watch (above) in white gold, $30,750 My first watch: A Cartier Santos (above) from my mother when I was 14 or 15. The dial window is sapphire, with a stainless-steel and gold bracelet. Very simple, but a beautiful … Read more