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.
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.
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.
A 56-year-old man in France faces a €75k fine and prison after postal staff discovered a disturbing parcel from China. The case sparks international crackdown on online sales. Read the full report.
A man with a prior conviction faces court after French postal staff discovered a child-like sex doll in a parcel from Shein. The case fuels international calls for online retail bans.
The 16-foot Labubu float made its controversial debut at the 2025 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, dividing audiences and sparking a social media storm. Discover the reaction.
A Panama court acquits Tahira Montero, accused of faking a pregnancy and staging a funeral with a doll. Her ex-partner vows to appeal. Read the full story.
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.
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.
Kazakhstan bodybuilder Yuri Tolochko ends his marriage to sex doll Margo, revealing shocking bedroom confessions before finding love with a human waiter. Discover his dramatic love life.
A controversial auction of Holocaust artefacts in Germany has been scrapped following complaints from survivors. Read how the 'System of Terror' sale was stopped.
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.
A woman's incredible charity shop find of an original 1962 Barbie doll, purchased for just £8, could be worth over £540. Discover the full story of this vintage treasure.
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.
Actor James Van Der Beek auctions Dawson's Creek treasures to fund colorectal cancer treatment, highlighting UK healthcare costs. Explore his emotional journey.
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.
UK Border Force makes alarming discovery of lifelike child sex doll imported from Hong Kong, sparking major police investigation into potential child exploitation offences.
Devon and Cornwall Police conduct extensive search operation for missing anatomically correct childlike sex doll, raising serious safeguarding concerns in rural community.
A Devon man has been convicted under the Customs and Excise Management Act for importing a child-like sex doll, marking a significant legal precedent in the UK's fight against child exploitation.
Original artworks from King Charles III's private collection have fetched significant sums at a specialist auction near his Gloucestershire home, revealing the monarch's personal artistic tastes.
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.
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'
Cillian Murphy's 16-year-old son Aran follows in his famous father's footsteps with role in HBO's 'The Doll Factory', sparking conversation about industry nepotism while showcasing emerging talent.
A mother's elaborate scheme involving a fake baby doll to scam benefits and manipulate her partner has been exposed in a bizarre case that has stunned authorities.
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.
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.
Legendary Godfather director Francis Ford Coppola faces financial reckoning as he auctions his luxury watch collection to recover from staggering £120 million film losses. Exclusive details on the Hollywood icon's dramatic sale.
A stunning collection of high-performance supercars seized from international fraudster Anopkumar Maudhoo will be auctioned off, including rare Lamborghinis, Ferraris, and Bentleys linked to his £1.3 million scam operation.
Discover the fascinating world of hyper-realistic 'reborn' dolls, where artistry meets therapy as women find solace, companionship and healing through these astonishingly lifelike creations.