The highest auction price ever realized for ANY piece of American comic book art; McFarlane’s original cover art for Spider-Man #1 (1990) brings $358,500 as part Shamus Collection of Modern Masterworks
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Henry Robert “Bobby” Pearce’s Olympic Medals & Rowing Archive
The archive of Australia’s first ever double Olympic Medal winner Bobby Pearce (1905-1976), was the highlight of Bonhams Olympic Games Sale on 25 July 2012.
Bonhams to auction London 1948 games poster at Olympic sale
The famous official poster for the 1948 London Olympics is the leading lot among a selection of items from the ‘Austerity Games’ to be offered at Bonhams Olympic Games sale in Knightsbridge on 25 July.
Harmony Kingdom Event Piece Named
The much anticipated first Harmony Kingdom UK Event piece has been revealed and include Calvesbert Menagerie and Layed Back. The event is the first for a number of years and will be held on the 8th September.
Muhammad Ali Fight Worn Trunks from the Thrilla in Manila
Muhammad Ali’s fight worn trunks from one of his most famous encounters with Joe Frazier the Thrilla in Manila are one of the featured auctions at Heritage Auctions Vintage Sports Collectibles Platinum Night Signature Auction.
Disney Epcot® 30th Anniversary Pin
With Epcot reaching it’s 30th Anniversary in 2012 (EPCOT was opened on 1st October 1982), there are sure to be a number collectible tie-ins including this excellent limited edition Disney Pin.
The Leinster Dinner Service World Record
The Exceptional Sale at Christies included a world record price for an English Dinner service – the Leinster Service a George II Silver dinner service.
Designing 007 50 Years of Bond Style Exhibition
To mark the 50th anniversary of the James Bond franchise, from 1962’s Dr No to this year’s Skyfall, the Designing 007 Fifty Years of Bond Styles opens today (6th July) at Barbican.
Freddie Mercury’s Iconic Black and White Harlequin Stage Costume Catches the Eye
A number of Freddie Mercury items were among the highlights of the 3rd July Entertainment Memorabilia sale held at Bonhams, London. Freddie Mercury’s black and white harlequin stage costume sold for £22,500.
The Dark Knight Rises: Batman 1:12 Scale Statue
DC Direct are releasing three 1:12 statues to co-incide with the release of the latest Batman blockbuster The Dark Knight Rises on July 20.
