Latest News Articles by Dom Walbanke
Harry Potter first edition earmarked for the bin now set for auction
24 January 2025A first edition copy of 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone' found on a pile of books earmarked for the bin is set to go to auction.
Jeff Beck collection makes eight times estimate at Christie’s
23 January 2025Three auction records were set at the rock guitarist’s white glove sale
Mary I letter outlining Wyatt Rebellion response to appear at Edinburgh auction
23 January 2025A letter signed 'Mary the quene' to William Paget on the outbreak of Wyatt's Rebellion, January 28, 1554, is to appear at Edinburgh auction house Lyon & Turnbull on February 5 with an estimate of £15,000-20,000.
Edward Curtis' 'Three Chiefs' photograph triples estimate at Bonhams Skinner
22 January 2025Over a 30-year period Edward Curtis (1868–1952) published the largest volume of work photographing indigenous Americans.
Morecambe sale hits right notes
20 January 2025A lifetime collection of showbiz memorabilia brought sunshine to Morecambe & Wise collectors on January 10 as 807 lots from Eric Morecambe’s personal archive were offered by Hansons.
Kelmscott Press presented in full at auction sells in full
20 January 2025Collector’s complete set of books from Morris’ publishing project comes to a saleroom for first time in 50 years
Owen Chase’s first-hand account of sunken whaleship sells at auction
17 January 2025A first edition copy documenting the sinking of the Essex by a sperm whale in 1820 went under the hammer at Potter & Potter
Early Pelé card bid to nine times estimate at auction in Sweden
17 January 2025An early card collectable of Pelé recently emerged at auction in Sweden – the country where he won the World Cup for the first time.
Our pick of 10 items that sold at Hansons' Eric Morecambe sale
16 January 2025A lifetime collection of showbiz memorabilia brought sunshine to Morecambe & Wise collectors on January 10 as 807 lots from Eric Morecambe’s personal archive were offered by Hansons.
Lots illustrating Captain Cook’s fatal third voyage to appear at Forum Auctions
15 January 2025A first edition book documenting the voyage by a crew member is on offer at Forum Auctions
Latest Movers & Shakers including a new marketing chief at Freeman’s Hindman
14 January 2025The latest jobs moves and appointments across the world of art and antiques
Guy Gibson’s RAF wings highlight auction of Dambusters memorabilia
10 January 2025A pair of RAF cloth wings from Dambuster wing commander Guy Gibson’s uniform more than doubled its estimate at Gildings Auctioneers in Market Harborough, Leicestershire on January 7.
First-hand account of ill-fated whaleship that inspired Moby-Dick heads to auction
09 January 2025A first-hand account documenting the 1820 sinking of American whaleship the Essex heads to auction on January 16.
Bronze sculpture stolen from artist Anne Curry’s garden
08 January 2025A large bronze sculpture has been stolen from the grounds of its creator Anne Curry’s home and art studio.
Heritage Auctions records highest-ever total for 2024
08 January 2025Landmark entertainment, sports and comics auctions contributed to a fourth consecutive record-setting year for the US auction house
Guy Gibson Dambusters collection to go under the hammer
03 January 2025A private collection of memorabilia commemorating Dambuster Guy Gibson (1918-1944) is to be auctioned on January 7 at Gildings Auctioneers in Leicestershire.
Twice life-sized pope bronze bust stolen after storage break-in
30 December 2024A bronze bust of Pope John Paul II (1920- 2005) by Arthur Fleischmann (1896-1990) has been stolen from storage in north London.
North America makes a map debut at Bonhams New York auction
30 December 2024A copy of the earliest map dedicated to North America appeared at Bonhams New York (28/27/21/14.5% buyer’s premium) on October 14, hammering down at $38,000 (£28,400) against a $20,000- 30,000 estimate.
William Morris’s Kelmscott Press books achieve white glove result at Bonhams
23 December 2024A complete collection of the books published by 19th century designer William Morris (1834-1896) from his printing company Kelmscott Press achieved white glove results at Bonhams New York.
Public fundraising sees Sarum Master bible return to Salisbury Cathedral
20 December 2024A bible written and illuminated by the Sarum Master has returned to Salisbury Cathedral 700 years after being written there.