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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.
Buddy Holly crosswalk removed following Texas governor's order
Lubbock removes beloved Buddy Holly glasses crosswalk after Texas governor mandates road safety. Rock and roll tribute falls victim to political artwork ban. Read the full story.
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.
Picasso Masterpiece Stuns Antiques Roadshow Experts
BBC's Antiques Roadshow witnesses television history as expert Henry Sandon discovers an authentic Pablo Picasso ceramic worth a staggering six-figure sum during filming at The Black Country Living Museum.
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.
Roy Keane's red card immortalised in stunning artwork
Manchester United icon Roy Keane's controversial red card against Manchester City has been transformed into a breathtaking piece of football art, capturing one of the Premier League's most dramatic moments.
Louvre's 76M masterpiece heist: Duo arrested
Two suspects arrested in dramatic police operation for allegedly stealing priceless 17th-century artwork from Paris museum in what authorities call 'the theft of the century'
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.
Picasso's Dora Maar portrait sells for £34.7M
A captivating Pablo Picasso portrait of his lover Dora Maar has fetched an astonishing £34.7 million at Sotheby's London, showcasing enduring demand for the master's wartime works.
Louvre evacuates art as Seine floods Paris
The world-renowned Louvre Museum scrambles to protect priceless artworks from rising Seine waters, moving treasures to higher ground as Paris faces major flood threat.
Louvre art thieves show 'dreadful taste' in heist
In a bizarre Paris art theft, robbers bypassed priceless Chardins and Leonardos for lesser works, revealing what experts call 'astonishingly bad taste' in their selection.
Grimes unveils controversial album art with Musk and Kirk
Canadian musician Grimes sparks online frenzy with provocative album cover featuring tech billionaire Elon Musk and conservative commentator Charlie Kirk in her latest artistic statement.
£520,000 Picasso miniature vanishes before London exhibition
A multi-million pound Picasso masterpiece measuring just 7.9cm has mysteriously disappeared during transport to a prestigious London exhibition, leaving art experts and authorities baffled.
Picasso Painting Vanishes: Police Hunt Missing Masterpiece
A valuable Pablo Picasso painting has mysteriously disappeared during transport to a major exhibition, sparking an international investigation and raising serious security concerns in the art world.
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.
Drew Struzan: The Artist Behind Iconic Film Posters
Discover the untold story of Drew Struzan, the artistic genius who created the legendary posters for Star Wars and Indiana Jones that defined generations of cinema.
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.
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.
Ray Wilson's art sells for Alzheimer's research
The family of 1966 World Cup hero Ray Wilson is auctioning his remarkable artwork collection to fund Alzheimer's research, seven years after the England icon lost his battle with the disease.
Egypt's mysterious limestone painting vanishes without trace
A mysterious limestone painting in Egypt that captured global attention has vanished without explanation, leaving archaeologists and authorities baffled about its sudden disappearance from the Cairo landscape.
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.
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