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1967 Rolex Daytona found in family drawer after 45 years sells for CHF 1.143 million in Geneva

A rare 1967 Rolex Daytona Reference 6239 in 18k yellow gold, fitted with a Paul Newman dial, has sold for CHF 1.143 million in Geneva. The watch had remained in the family of its original owner for more than 45 years before being inherited by two sisters. Sotheby’s had estimated…

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£10 Ring’s Diamond Windfall: dull ‘costume’ jewel hides 26.27-carat gem; sale hits £656,750

At a local car-boot sale, a woman stumbled upon a ring priced at just ten pounds. Unbeknownst to her, it was a remarkable twenty-six-carat antique diamond! The vintage cushion cut gave it a unique allure, but information gaps had muddled its true value for years. Eventually, Sotheby's auctioned the ring…

The Times of India

In 1976, a former NASA intern paid $217 for 1,150 old tapes; 43 years later, 3 Apollo 11 recordings from the lot sold for $1.82 million

In 1976, a former NASA intern spent just $217 on 1,150 old tapes. At the time, they looked like forgotten pieces of history, with little reason to expect anything extraordinary. Then, 43 years later, three tapes from that collection revealed recordings connected to Apollo 11. Those recordings carried a piece…

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Back in black: Princess Diana's 'revenge dress' goes on show ahead of Sotheby's auction

A striking black dress worn by Princess Diana on the day her estranged husband admitted adultery is going up for auction at Sotheby’s

The Independent UK

Monet time: French Renaissance painter's rarely seen 'Iris' set to break sale record

A total of 28 works from the Schlumberger collection are being sold at Sotheby's France. Valued at more than €40 million, they include four paintings by Claude Monet, pieces by Paul Cézanne and Gustave Moreau, and a sculpture by Camille Claudel.

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Diana’s ‘revenge dress’ showed her ‘taking back the narrative’ – fashion expert

Morgane Halimi, global head of handbags and fashion at Sotheby’s, said the dress was Diana’s way of saying ‘I’m here, and I stand for myself.’

Evening Standard

Goodwill Find Nets Windfall: $3.07 Wilt jacket authenticated; thrift hunter lands $89,600 sale

In a remarkable twist of fate, a teenager stumbled upon Wilt Chamberlain's iconic 1972 Finals jacket tucked away in a thrift store. For just three dollars and seven cents, he seized the chance to own a piece of sports history. Experts later confirmed its authenticity, revealing that Chamberlain donned this…

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Martian Meteorite Record Sale: Niger probes ‘illicit international trafficking’; trade rules under scrutiny

In 2023, a remarkable meteorite originating from Mars was unearthed in Niger's Agadez region. Weighing an impressive 54 pounds, this authentic piece of Martian material captured public attention before being auctioned in New York, where it sold for over 5.3 million dollars, setting a record as the costliest meteorite ever.…

The Times of India

US govt sold Apollo 11 moon-dust bag for just $995 in 2015; two years later Illinois woman got $1.8 million for the same bag

Illinois woman got $1.8 million for moon-dust bag: A bag used during NASA’s Apollo 11 Moon mission was sold at a US government auction for $995 in 2015. Illinois attorney Nancy Lee Carlson later discovered that the bag contained lunar material. After a legal dispute with NASA, Carlson retained ownership…

The Economic Times

Saudi Silver Riyals Salvaged: Deep-sea haul revisited; mystery silver still unrecovered

Over a million Saudi silver riyals were recovered from the SS John Barry wreck. These coins, minted in Philadelphia, were intended for Saudi Arabia's oil industry workers. The ship sank in the Arabian Sea during World War II, carrying its valuable cargo. A specialized operation brought the silver coins to…

The Times of India

$3 Bowl Sells For Millions: rare Song Ding ware; Sotheby’s buyer pays $2.225m

In 2007, a family in New York stumbled upon a plain white bowl priced at just three dollars. Little did they know that experts would later classify it as a rare Chinese Ding ware from the Northern Song dynasty. Sotheby's placed an impressive valuation on it, estimating between two hundred…

The Times of India

She was the Royal Ballet’s first ‘young choreographer’ – Charlotte Edmonds’ next 10 years show how dance is changing

As a teenager, Edmonds had a three-year residency at the Royal Opera House. Her eclectic career – creating NFTs, adverts and films as well as for the stage – reveals a precarious industry moving in new directions

The Guardian - UK

A NASA intern Gary George paid $217 for 1,150 NASA tapes; 43 years later, 3 Apollo 11 recordings showing Neil Armstrong sold for $1.82 million

Former NASA intern Gary George spent just $217.77 on 1,150 surplus NASA videotapes in 1976, unaware that three reels contained rare first-generation footage of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walking on the moon. Around 43 years later, the Apollo 11 tapes sold at Sotheby’s for $1.82 million, making Gary George…

The Economic Times

'Keep It Away From Kim Kardashian!' Fans Rally To Protect Princess Diana's Iconic Revenge Dress as It Goes up in Auction

Princess Diana's iconic black 'Revenge Dress' will be auctioned by Sotheby's in New York in December 2026, prompting fan concern over who might buy the historic garment.

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Princess Diana's 'revenge dress' up for sale

The little black dress worn by Diana, Princess of Wales as her marriage to King Charles collapsed is going under the hammer and is expected to fetch as much as $300,000 at auction.

Euronews

'One of the most powerful messages she ever made': Princess Diana's 'Revenge Dress' to go up for auction

The infamous ‘Revenge Dress’, interpreted as having been worn by Diana "in revenge" for the televised admission of adultery by then-Prince Charles, is going up for auction for the first time since 1997. Part of the proceeds from the sale will be donated to NHS Lothian Charity.

The Guardian - UK

Diana’s ‘revenge dress’, worn when Charles revealed infidelity, up for auction

Christina Stambolian dress from 1994 has defined a whole category of fashion and is expected to fetch up to £220,000

The Times of India

Princess Diana’s iconic ‘revenge dress’ to be auctioned for up to $300,000; last sold in 1997

Princess Diana’s iconic “revenge dress,” designed by Christina Stambolian, is heading to auction for an estimated $150,000 to $300,000. Diana famously wore the black silk gown in 1994, the night King Charles admitted his affair. The dress was last sold in June 1997, just two months before Diana died in…

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Princess Diana's 'Revenge Dress' Heads to Auction for the First Time in Decades

Princess Diana's iconic "revenge dress" heads to Sotheby's New York on December 9, with a global exhibition tour first. Here's what's confirmed about the sale.

The Independent UK

Princess Diana’s iconic ‘revenge dress’ is going on a world tour before its sold

The dress is estimated to sell for between £110,000 and £220,000

Evening Standard

Princess Diana’s ‘revenge dress’ expected to sell for £220,000 at auction

The late princess hit headlines when she was photographed wearing the black silk gown in 1994.

The Economic Times

Quote of the day: Yayoi Kusama’s “Just as Bodhidharma spent ten years facing a stone wall...” a life lesson on extraordinary dedication

Quote of the Day: Yayoi Kusama’s reflection on spending a month facing a single pumpkin captures the extraordinary concentration behind her early artistic practice. By comparing her devotion to painting with Bodhidharma’s legendary meditation before a stone wall, Kusama describes a creative process so absorbing that even sleep felt like…

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The Stories Behind 20 Priceless Historical Documents, Manuscripts And Books, Uncovered By This Researcher

Drawing on historical records, provenance research, auction data, and his knowledge of rare historical artifacts, Ali Mujtuba Zaidi selected 20 documents, manuscripts, and books that reached million-dollar prices, offering insight into what makes each one so rare, historically significant, and valuable.

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Amy Winehouse’s best friend to auction late singer's belongings

Amy Winehouse’s best friend Tyler James plans to auction off more of her belongings with Sotheby's.

The Guardian - US

US teen buys Wilt Chamberlain jacket in thrift store that sells for $89,600

The $3 purchase was authenticated as a rare piece from Chamberlain’s final NBA season

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