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Going bananas: Viral fruit artwork to auction for staggering amount

The world’s going bananas – and now an infamous artwork heading to auction will a-peel to wallets...

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Rare copy of 'Le Petit Prince' to go on sale for €1.15 million

A rare carbon typescript of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s "Le Petit Prince" is going up for sale next month. It is one of only three known copies and marks the first time a typescript of the classic story has been offered for public sale.

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Dutch museum buys Van Gogh painting for over €8.5 million

Vincent van Gogh’s 'Head of a Woman (Gordina de Groot)' is thought to be the most expensive van Gogh picture ever bought by an institution.

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Oasis auction: Instruments and handwritten lyrics go up for sale

Noel Gallagher’s custom-built silver guitar, used on tour in the late '90s, is the star item in an upcoming auction of Oasis memorabilia, alongside other iconic band items like Liam Gallagher's stage-used tambourine.

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Dame Shirley Bassey jewellery auction breaks world record

Dame Shirley Bassey's jewellery collection has sold for a collective price of €2.2 million. The proceeds of the auction benefit the celebrated singer’s chosen charities.

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Never-before-heard Jimi Hendrix tapes to go on sale

Fancy owning an exclusive slice of music history? Fans will have the chance to bid on four newly found demos by Jimi Hendrix next month. And, for the ultimate kudos (and gloating value), only the buyer will be allowed to listen.

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‘Game of Thrones’ props fetch nearly €20 million at auction

After a six-minute bidding war, the famous Iron Throne sold for €1.3 million.

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Banksy stab-proof vest made famous by rapper Stormzy sold for €930,000

The iconic vest, which draws attention to social and political unrest across the UK and highlights the endemic surge in knife crime in contemporary Britain, has been sold for nearly three times its original estimate.

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Stormtrooper, Gladiator and Batman costumes to go under the hammer

Some of the most iconic costumes and props from TV and cinema are set to go to auction in London next month.

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Gloves off in pre-loved price war as eBay scraps private seller fees

eBay UK has scrapped the fees private sellers have to pay to access the online marketplace, in a move designed to see off competition for the rapidly growing and hugely profitable pre-loved sector.

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The Cure’s Robert Smith auctioning new artwork for UK heart charity

Three of the pieces are inspired by The Cure’s new album ‘Songs Of A Lost World’ - the band's first release in 16 years, out next month. Proceeds of the auction go to Heart Research UK.

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Jeff Koons balloon animal sculpture set to fetch millions at auction

Ahead of its Christie's auction on 9 October, a huge sculpture by Jeff Koons has gone on display to the public in a London park.

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Stays on this private island will be auctioned to the highest bidder

Kudahithi Sands is envisaged as a home away from home for the super rich.

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Muhammad Ali's most famous boxing glove goes to auction

Ali's glove, iconic for its history split, is expected to sell for a price in the millions.

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Banksy’s bulletproof Union Jack vest on sale for €360,000

The now iconic vest, which draws attention to social and political unrest across the UK and highlights the endemic surges in knife crime in contemporary Britain, is set to go under the hammer this month.

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18th century diamond necklace with royal connections to go on sale

The historic piece, which was owned by the highest ranking of aristocracy and worn during at least two royal coronations, is part of auction chain Sotheby's 'Royal and Noble' sale in Geneva this November.

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Celebrity-designed toilet seats to be auctioned for charity WaterAid

Toilet seats designed by several artists and celebrities are to be auctioned for WaterAid. "It’s easy to take toilets for granted, but together with clean water and good hygiene, they can save lives," says WaterAid chief executive.

Design

Carlo Mollino furniture sale blocked by Italian government

Expected to sell for millions, the Italian government says it made a "mistake" by allowing a London auction house to sell the classic furniture as it's part of the country's 'cultural heritage.'

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Unseen footage of the moments after JFK’s assassination to be sold

Rare, previously unseen 8 mm home film footage of President John F. Kennedy’s motorcade, captured shortly after he was fatally wounded, will go under the hammer at RR Auction on 28 September.

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Over 2,000 props and costumes from 'Game of Thrones' go up for sale

After eight epic seasons, fans of 'Game of Thrones' now have the chance to engage in a new battle. This time for prized memorabilia from the acclaimed HBO series.