Post Tagged "Auctions"
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Gibson Les Paul 25/50 limited-edition guitar from 1978 listed for £100,000 at eBay
Gibson and Les Paul partnership was previously seen in our coverage of the 1960 edition of the guitar, and it seems, the demand for it has never really diminished. In 1978, when the 25th of Les Paul and 50th of Gibson anniversaries were celebrated, there were 100 limited edition guitars created jointly by these companies, and one of these is now slated to go up for sale on eBay, albeit with a premium price tag $159,535 (£100,000).
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Bonhams to auction rare vintage cars 'the last of its kind' in Veteran Cars sale
In what could be a string of rare vintage automobiles, Bonham’s is going to auction of some the last pieces of rare automobiles, including this 1902 Deckert 2-seater. Like most other in this lot, this car is perhaps the last surviving model of its series, and carries with history of over a century. Created in France’s Levallois Perret area, which was the hub of auto manufacturing of the European nation, this car was the brainchild of Henri Deckert after whom the name of 2-seater is derived.
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Top 5 antique items for sale
Bidding is probably the most interesting game for the rich, which is why they keep on raising the stakes as the opponent bids higher. Ever wondered why do people splurge a fortune on a very tiny piece of antique being sold at an auction? Well, probably because opulent people have an urge of obtaining something that no one else on the planet has. There are connoisseurs who appreciate the beauty of antiques and are willing to spend astronomical prices for it. They say “old is gold”, and spending on such old-fashioned pieces is appreciating art in its true form. Hence, we have compiled a list of few items that are expected to fetch handsome amount in the upcoming auctions:
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A George III 150-year-old commode to sell at Bonham’s auction
Bonham’s has been a recurring name in vintage auctions. And this time, it’s the antique furniture they are catering to. The George III 150-year old commode, which was a part of the family heirloom of Sir John Hussey Delaval, will now go under the hammer at the auction conducted by the auction house. After remaining in the dark for over 80-years, the rare piece of furniture has remerged and will now be auctioned off at the event, which would be having other such vintage furniture as well.
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Classic Jaguar's first post-war sports car XK120 up for auction
Talking of recent trends, the car market in the UK has seen a very strong inclination towards vintage cars in recent times. This means that most of the classics from within the country will now be seen on the roads, with the moneyed auto-lovers gunning for them instead of modern versions. Jaguar’s 1951 XK 120, which was the first sports model from the carmaker, will now have one of its editions go under the hammer for a listed price of $88,100.
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Tamarkin to auction Hemingway's Leica Gun and Camera
Ernest Hemingway, who gave us many classic pieces of literature and won noted awards like the Nobel Prize in literature (1954) and the Pulitzer Prize (1953), will have his special Leica Gun and Leica camera sold at an auction. The event conducted by Tamarkin will have the personal memorabilia of the noted author going under the hammer, and will let an insight into the sporting and leisurely side of the literary persona.
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Sotheby's to auction gold Rolex owned by India's first president Dr Rajendra Prasad
Famous personalities are not just known for their deeds but also for the style they carry. Not necessarily extravagant, but some people made statement in their own subtle and elegant way. One such personality was India’s first president Dr. Rajendra Prasad, who was a prominent name at the time of India’s freedom struggle. Things used by him have now become his memorabilia. One such memorabilia is his Gold Rolex watch which was said to be gifted to him at the time of India’s first Republic Day in 1950. The watch is up for sale at the next month auction of rare timepieces by leading auction house, Sotheby’s.
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Top 5 celebrity items that fetched big bucks at auction
Famous people and celebrities could never imagine what imprint they will leave on the upcoming generations. While they are alive, every action related to them is important for their fans. Once they are gone, they leave behind the belongings as memories for the world to cherish. Celebrity memorabilia often goes on sale and fetches millions of dollars from the auction. Right from the hair of the celebrities to the dresses worn by them in movies, everything remains in vogue. We have compiled a list of such memorabilia that went under the hammer and fetched astronomical price, read on:
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Custom-built Scuderia Ferrari F1 coach to go on auction
Previously we had seen customized memorabilia of F1 racing in terms of watches, gaming chairs, etc. But now we get to see a luxury coach, the 2001 Eveco Domino HDH Orlandi Scuderia Ferrari, based on the same theme. Michael Schumacher, one of Formula 1 racing’s biggest stars, had been one of the select few occupants of this coach during 2001-2005 tours. The coach will eventually go under the hammer at an event conducted by RM Auctions in end October this year. The price estimations for the vehicle is said to be between the range of $311,160- 466,740.
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Rare Elvis Presley memorabilia to go on sale at Michaan’s auctions
One doesn’t need to be made aware of the magnum opus status of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Elvis Presley. The very mention brings an ocean of praise for his style and abilities as a performer, and more so his cult status as an icon. It is then worthy that the memorabilia associated with him gets similar attention, that’s the most likely case at the Michaan’s auctions, which have Elvis Presley’s rare artifacts and memorabilia go on auction, put together by Robin Rosaeen over a 6 ½ yr period association with the star.
