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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.

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.

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.

Top 30 State Secondary Schools Revealed for 2024

New government league tables expose the outstanding state secondary schools achieving exceptional GCSE and A-Level results across England - discover if your local school made the cut.

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.

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.

David Bowie's iconic Aladdin Sane artwork up for auction

The original airbrushed artwork for David Bowie's legendary 'Aladdin Sane' album cover, created by photographer Brian Duffy, is set for a high-profile auction at Sotheby's with an estimated value of up to £60,000.

Elton John's 'Devastating' Loss Forces Watch Sale

Music icon Sir Elton John has been left heartbroken after being forced to sell part of his world-famous watch collection, following a multi-million pound theft from his French home.

Antiques Roadshow's £6k ship log stuns experts

A remarkable piece of maritime history, the log book from the ship that inspired the first lifeboat service, leaves experts speechless with its staggering valuation on Antiques Roadshow.

Rare £5 banknote set to sell for £26,000 at auction

An extremely rare, nearly 100-year-old UK £5 banknote is expected to sell for a staggering £26,000 at auction. Issued from the historic Threadneedle Street branch, this note represents a golden opportunity for serious currency collectors.

Lost Frida Kahlo portrait sells for £4.9m in London

A previously unseen portrait by iconic Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, 'Diego y yo' (Diego and I), has sold for a record-breaking £4.9 million at Sotheby's London, marking a major event in the art world.

Björn Borg Sells Historic Wimbledon Trophies

Swedish tennis icon Björn Borg is parting with his historic Wimbledon trophies and memorabilia in a high-profile auction, sparking intrigue and disappointment among fans and the tennis world.

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