Banana Duct-Taped to Wall Sells for $6.2 Million at Auction

A banana duct-taped to a wall by artist Maurizio Cattelan sold for $6.2 million at a Sotheby's auction to crypto billionaire Justin Sun. The artist will not receive any part of the sale proceeds.

Contemporary Art and Symbolism

A banana duct-taped to a white wall by artist Maurizio Cattelan sold for $6.24 million at auction, sparking controversy and discussions about the value of art and symbolism of the piece.

Conceptual Art: Maurizio Cattelan's 'Comedian'

A banana duct-taped to a wall by artist Maurizio Cattelan sold for $6.2 million at an auction in New York. The winning bid came from cryptocurrency entrepreneur Justin Sun. The piece, called Comedian, originally debuted in 2019 and attracted attention at Art Basel Miami Beach.

Babe Ruth's 'Called Shot' Jersey Sold at Auction

Babe Ruth's iconic jersey worn during the 1932 World Series, where he called his shot and hit a home run, was sold for over $24 million at auction. The buyer remains anonymous.

Auction of Rare Vintage Cars at Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum is auctioning a rare 1954 Mercedes W196 Streamliner and other historic cars to fund interactive exhibits and care for their collection. The auction includes a 1964 Ferrari 250 LM and a 1957 Chevrolet Corvette SS Project XP64.

John Lennon's Lost Guitar Sold at Auction

A lost guitar played by John Lennon and George Harrison, used during the making of 'Help!' and 'Rubber Soul' in 1965, was found in an attic after 50 years and sold at auction for over $2.8 million, making it one of the most expensive guitars of all time.

Elvis Presley's Graceland Estate Auction Dispute

Elvis Presley's granddaughter is fighting plans to auction off his Graceland estate in Memphis, claiming the foreclosure sale is based on fraudulent claims by a company. A judge issued a temporary injunction against the auction, highlighting the importance of Graceland to the community and the world.

Lionel Messi's Contract with Barcelona

A napkin linking a young Lionel Messi to Barcelona was sold at auction for $965,000. The napkin contained an agreement in principle to sign Messi when he was 13 years old, reassuring his father that the deal would go through.

Luxury Watches Auction of Michael Schumacher

Eight luxury watches belonging to auto racing icon Michael Schumacher were sold at a Geneva auction for nearly 4 million Swiss francs. The top piece was a watch given to Schumacher by former Ferrari CEO Jean Todt as a Christmas present in 2004.

Red Lobster Auctioning Off Locations

About 99 Red Lobster locations are being auctioned off due to financial struggles, debt load, and unfavorable lease terms. Thai Union, the largest investor, is seeking to exit its position.

Jeffrey Epstein's Second 'Black Book' Auction

A second 'black book' of contact names and numbers belonging to Jeffrey Epstein is going up for auction. The book contains 220 new names not listed in the first book, including well-known individuals. The book's authenticity will be verified by a forensic document examiner. Sealed bids will be accepted for a month, with an estimated price of $100,000 to $200,000. If a top bid is not received, the book will be auctioned in July.

Winston Churchill Portrait by Graham Sutherland

A portrait of Winston Churchill by artist Graham Sutherland, hated by Churchill, is going up for auction. The surviving study shows Churchill's head in profile and is expected to sell for up to $995,000.

Ancient Religious Manuscripts Auction

The world's oldest and most complete Hebrew Bible and one of the oldest Christian liturgical books are expected to sell for millions at an auction. The Crosby-Schøyen Codex, written on Egyptian papyrus, contains early texts of two books of the Bible.

Auction of Hollywood Props, including Titanic's Wooden Door Panel

The wooden door panel from the 1997 movie Titanic, which saved Rose's life but controversially not Jack's, was auctioned off for $718,750 as part of a five-day sale of iconic Hollywood props. The auction brought in over $15.6 million from 1,600 lots and featured items from other famous movies like Indiana Jones and Forrest Gump.

Hollywood History Auction in Dallas

Over 1,600 items of Hollywood history are up for auction in Dallas, including design sketches, prop swords, and Arnold Schwarzenegger's leather jacket from Terminator 2.

Dianne Feinstein and Richard Blum's Rare Himalayan Artifacts Collection

Dianne Feinstein and Richard Blum's collection of rare Himalayan paintings and sculptures worth $3 million is going up for auction following a family squabble over the late senator's estate. The artifacts come from Nepal, Tibet, and Greater China and span an 800-year period.

Sale of Prince Harry's Pants from Las Vegas Party

Carrie Royale claims to have sold Prince Harry's pants for nearly £200,000 after a Las Vegas party, promising to reveal shocking photos of the event. The pants were purchased by a strip club owner in San Diego who plans to showcase them as a piece of royal history.

Auction of Colin Firth's Wet Shirt from Pride and Prejudice

An auction in London featured costumes from period dramas, including Colin Firth's iconic wet shirt from the 1995 BBC adaptation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. The auction raised funds for The Bright Foundation.

Discovery of Wayne Gretzky hockey cards

A case of old hockey cards possibly containing Wayne Gretzky rookie cards fetched more than $3.7 million after being discovered in a Regina home.