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“I said, ‘If you don't want it, I'll have it,’ very calmly, trying to control myself. It's the best Strat I've ever had”: Gary Moore's iconic 1961 Strat is up for sale – alongside his ‘Still Got the Blues’ ’59 Gibson Les Paul

The Gary Moore Collection: The Final Encore kicks off in November and is the last of a series of sales of Moore’s collection that have taken place at Bonhams

Guitar World

'The Mona Lisa of Pop': David Bowie’s ‘Aladdin Sane’ artwork set to break auction record

The original artwork for David Bowie’s 'Aladdin Sane' could become most expensive album art ever sold at auction. The image shot by photographer Brian Duffy is estimated to fetch up to €344,000 when it goes under the hammer next month.

Euronews

David Bowie’s Aladdin Sane artwork could fetch record sum at auction

Image described as the ‘Mona Lisa of Pop’ will be auctioned along with a number of other Bowie-related items next month

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David Bowie’s Aladdin Sane could become most expensive album art ever sold

Original image shot by Brian Duffy estimated to fetch £300,000 when it goes under the hammer in October

The Guardian - UK

6 Most Expensive Classic Cars Ever Auctioned

These classic vehicles represent the very top tier, each sold for tens of millions according to records tracked by auction houses and major news outlets.

GOBankingRates

Downton Abbey fans can own a piece of the drama in major charity auction

From Lady Mary’s wedding dress to the Granthams’ vintage car, iconic items from Downton Abbey are going under the hammer. All for a good cause.

Euronews

Downton Abbey props and costumes go on display ahead of auction

A wedding dress and a car are among the significant lots going under the hammer.

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Downton Abbey costumes and memorabilia for sale in charity auction

Lady Mary Crawley’s wedding dress and the Granthams’ family car, a 1925 Sunbeam Saloon, are among the lots

The Guardian - UK

Servants’ bells and car from Downton Abbey among props and costumes at auction

Fans will be able to buy a dress worn by Maggie Smith, a signed script and other memorabilia from the period drama.

Evening Standard

This Ex-Senna V-10 Is for Sale—Some Assembly Required

Next month is your chance to own a piece of Formula 1 history that shouldn’t exist. Bonhams is auctioning off the last V-10 engine Ayrton Senna ever raced, powering the McLaren Honda MP4/5B, and it comes disassembled in a stunning display case.

Motor1

Only known oil portrait Gandhi sat for fetches £152,800 at auction

Final sale widely surpassed original estimate of £50,000 to £70,000

The Independent UK

The Mazda RX-7 From Tokyo Drift Just Sold for an Absurd Amount of Money

The Fast and Furious franchise has gifted the world some stunning movie cars, and several have rolled across the auction block. The latest to find a new owner is the 1992 Mazda RX-7 FD from 2006’s Tokyo Drift, the third installment, which just sold for a whopping £911,000 (or $1.2…

Motor1

'Dreadful danger for all mankind': Einstein's powerful anti-war letter goes up for auction

A fiery letter written by Albert Einstein in 1954 is going to auction. The letter details Einstein's thoughts on his part in developing atomic weapons, and hails Mahatma Gandhi as a political genius.

LiveScience

'Hidden Treasure': Rare Gandhi Portrait Up For UK Sale

A rare oil painting of Indian independence leader Mahatma Gandhi, which is believed to have been damaged by a Hindu nationalist activist, is to be auctioned in London in July.

International Business Times

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Guitar World

“When the Strat wasn't working right during a show, Rory would pick this up”: Rory Gallagher’s back-up ‘Frankenstein’ Strat – gifted to its current owner by U2 – sells at auction for over $50K

The guitar was his guinea pig for pickup tests and stood as his number two when his main Strat needed a reset

Euronews

High buildings, loose morals: Art Deco movement celebrates its centenary

Deriving from a Parisian design fair 100 years ago, "Art Deco" rose up out of the ashes of World War One, bringing confidence, prosperity, very big parties and new, instantly recognisable bold buildings.

Autosport

Rare Brawn F1 car could fetch $6.5m in Miami auction

Just one of three Formula 1 world championship-winning Brawn GP cars will be auctioned by Bonhams during the Miami Grand Prix this weekend.

The National (Scotland)

'Masterful' painting by famous Scottish artist to be auctioned for first time

A “masterful” painting by famous Scottish artist Samuel John Peploe is set to be auctioned for the first time.

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The Independent UK

‘Masterful’ painting by Scottish colourist to go under hammer for first time

Roses In A Green Jug by Samuel John Peploe will form part of an art sale at Bonhams next month.

Livingetc

How to Thrift Furniture Like a Vintage Dealer — The Tricks of the Trade to Know

Spotting real versus a replica, identifying marker's marks, and curating your own signature style — Livingetc's Vintage and Antiques Expert shares all

Evening Standard

Charity shop workers left ‘speechless’ as donated Bible sells for £56,000

The Bible in Chinese, dated 1815-1822, had been given to Oxfam’s Chelmsford bookshop in Essex

The Independent UK

Charity shop ‘shocked’ as Bible sells for £56,000

The rare script, which dated back to 1815-1822 was found at Oxfam’s Chelmsford bookshop in Essex

Digital Camera World

Own a piece of history: The only photo of Neil Armstrong on the moon in existence will soon be available to buy at auction

450 historic images, some previously unseen, of lunar activities will be up for sale from the collection of Victor Martin-Malburet

RideApart

Classic Bike Collectors Will Surely Fight Over These Brough Superiors

Like many younger motorcyclists, I never fully appreciated the legend of Brough Superior—until I started digging into its history. What I found was a brand that pretty much-defined performance and craftsmanship in the early 20th century, earning its place as one of the most revered names in motorcycling.

Motor1

You Can Own Prodrive's Ultra-Rare 22B-Inspired Restomod

Back in 2022 Prodrive, the UK race shop responsible for building some of the greatest Subaru rally cars, announced it would build a limited run of Impreza restomods inspired by the iconic 22B. Unsurprisingly, all 25 build slots sold immediately, leaving prospective buyers hanging. Now, there's one up for grabs…

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