The magnificent Peacock and Peacock Butterfly by Archibald Thorburn broke the previous record for the artists’s work at Bonham’s sale on July 13.
Other News
Aoshin Monkees Monkeemobile sells for £320/$520
The 14th July Vectis TV & Film sale featured a rare Aoshin Monkees Monkeemobile in its original box. The model includes all four members Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork, and Englishman Davy Jones seated in the car. It sold for £320 / $520.
James Bond at Vectis Sale
Corgi No.261 James Bond Aston Martin DB5James Bond die-cast models feature strongly at Vectis Specialist die-cast sale on the 13th July. Among the models are die-cast replicas of two of James Bonds most famous cars, the Aston Martin DB5 from Goldfinger, and the Toyota GT 2000 from the film You Only Live Twice.
John Lennon 1968’s White Album Guitar
A 1967 Gibson J-160E Sunburst acoustic-electric guitar bought by John Lennon and later gifted by Lennon to Bob Dylan is the star lot at Heritage Auctions Signature® Music & Entertainment Auction on July 29.
Exclusive DC Kingdom Come Superman Figure
Just released from Dc Direct is the Exclusive DC Kingdom Come Superman Action Figure which has models of each stage of the action figure’s development. Even better for collectors is that the model has been designed by Alex Ross an sculpted by Tim Bruckner.
Bulldog Easy Rider from Robert Harrop
The Easy Rider is the latest Limited Edition in Robert Harrop’s Doggie People Collection. Launched at the Robert Harrop Birthday Bash, this alternative colourway has been released in a Limited Edition of 50.
Snuff Box World Record
The most important collection of porcelain snuff boxes assembled in the 20th century sold for a total of £1,700,000. The collection was formed by Helmut Joseph and comprised some 80 boxes covering the history of European Snuff Boxes.
Fenton Glass to Cease Traditional Glass Production
Fenton Art Glass have just announced that they are to cease producing their traditional glass range and shift focus. The two arranged QVC shows on the 14th and 16th July will go ahead as the glass for this has already been decorated.
Frankenstein, Dracula And Werewolf Of London
The greatest and most horrific monsters, aliens and giant mutated creatures in the history of cinema, including Frankenstein, Dracula and The Wolf Man in Vintage music sale.
Hazle Japanese Limited Painting
Hazle Ceramics have launched two new Limited Edition Paintings based on their Royal Theatre building. Both the new themes take their inspiration from Japanese based operas.
