Now playing Next Culture news French couple lose court case over African mask worth millions The elderly French couple sold an "extremely rare" African mask for €150, when it was really worth millions. A court ruled their own carelessness was to blame. 19/12/2023
Now playing Next Culture news How much would you pay for a menu signed by Mao Zedong? “To hold a menu signed by Mao Zedong and Zhou Enlai is to hold a piece of the past..." 11/12/2023
Now playing Next Culture news The Dude’s iconic robe from ‘The Big Lebowski’ could be yours The famous two-piece outfit will star in a Julien’s Auctions sale celebrating the 25th anniversary of the cult classic film, ‘The Big Lebowski’. 03/12/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Will Messi's World Cup Final shirt break the all-time auction record? A set of six shirts that Lionel Messi wore during Argentina's victorious 2022 World Cup run will be auctioned in December, with Sotheby's estimating their value at more than $10 million (€9.2m). 02/12/2023
Now playing Next Art Meet the animal rescue shelter hosting an auction of art made by dogs Rescue dogs in Bristol are unleashing their inner artists to raise funds for the struggling Animal Rescue Centre (ARC). 29/11/2023
Now playing Next Culture news David Bowie's handwritten lyric sheet to go under the hammer A handwritten lyric sheet from Bowie should break the estimated price tag of £50,000 to £100,000 tomorrow - especially considering the late artist's handwritten lyrics for 'Starman' sold for £165,000 (€190,000) last year. 27/11/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Own a piece of TV royalty: 'The Crown' props to hit the auction block Props from "The Crown," including Princess Diana's "revenge" dress replica and a 10 Downing Street façade, will be auctioned in London in early 2024, allowing fans to own a piece of TV history from the recently concluded Netflix series. 24/11/2023
Now playing Next Design John Lennon’s psychedelic pool mosaic heads to auction A piece of John Lennon’s artistic legacy is about to go up for auction. At the heart of Bonhams ‘Rock, Pop & Film’ sale on 29 November is the iconic ‘Psychedelic Eye’ mosaic, commissioned by the musician in 1965. The work is estimated to fetch up to six figures. 21/11/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Kurt Cobain: Cigarettes and guitar sale break records at auction The Nirvana frontman's pack of cigarettes and his left-handed Fender Mustang electric guitar played in his final public performance before he tragically died in April 1994 both sold for record prices at auction. 20/11/2023
Now playing Next Food and Drink Rare Scotch whisky becomes world's most expensive bottle A rare bottle of whisky has broken the record for the most expensive wine or spirit sold at auction. 20/11/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Napoleon's hat fetches 1.9 million euros at auction in Paris One of the unique hats that Napoleon Bonaparte was believed to have worn when he ruled 19th century France was bought by an anonymous buyer. 19/11/2023
Now playing Next Culture news How much would you pay for Kurt Cobain’s cigarettes? How much would you pay for Kurt Cobain’s cigarettes? 16/11/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Prince's 'Purple Rain' shirt and other wardrobe gems go up for auction The collection was assembled by a French collector hoping to start a museum dedicated to the late pop star and fashion icon. 14/11/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Iconic Michael Jackson jacket sells for €286,000 at auction Jackson's jacket, music memorabilia, and Amy Winehouse's hairpiece... Here's how much was spent at the Propstore London auction. 13/11/2023
Now playing Next Art Picasso sells for €130 million and breaks 2023 art auction record 'Femme à la montre' sold for €130 million and is the second most expensive painting ever sold by Picasso. 09/11/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Rare Titanic first-class menu up for auction Various items from the RMS Titanic will soon be up for auction - 111 years after the ship sank. 09/11/2023
Now playing Next Art This 1,000-year-old bronze astrolabe could fetch millions at auction The bronze astrolabe, originating from the 9th and 10th century Baghdad, forms part of the Sotheby’s ‘Arts of the Islamic World and India’ sale in London. 24/10/2023
Now playing Next Food and Drink How much would you pay for the world's 'most sought-after' Scotch? The Macallan Adami 1926 is believed to be world’s ‘most sought-after’ bottle of Scotch. 21/10/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Inside the Film & Music auction you won’t want to miss Music fans and film buffs rejoice! You could own your very own piece of cultural history this November... 11/10/2023
Now playing Next Culture news A View to A Bill: Roger Moore's 007 memorabilia to go to auction From posters to his Omega watch, a huge collection of Roger Moore’s items related to his long stint as 007 are going on sale in London. 04/10/2023