Discovery of a Medieval Bishop's Gold Ring in Shipdham, Norfolk, England

A Medieval Bishop's gold ring dating back to the late 12th to early 13th century was discovered in Shipdham, Norfolk, England by retired firefighter Mark Sell in 2019. The ring is in immaculate condition with all gemstones intact and is scheduled to be auctioned at Noonans Mayfair in London. The Norwich Castle Museum has shown interest in acquiring the ring for permanent display.

Flamin' Hot Cheeto Shaped Like Pokemon Sells for $87,840 at Auction

A Flamin' Hot Cheeto shaped like a Pokémon character sold at auction for $87,840. The snack was discovered between 2018-2022 and surged in popularity on social media in late 2024. The Pokémon franchise originated as a role-playing game and has expanded to include trading cards, video games, animated series, and movies.

Auction of Joachim-Ma Stradivarius Violin

A Stradivarius violin, the Joachim-Ma Stradivarius, was auctioned for $11.25 million at Sotheby's in New York City, falling short of the expected $12 to $18 million. The violin was built by Antonio Stradivari in 1714 and was previously played by Joseph Joachim. The proceeds from the sale will fund a scholarship program at the New England Conservatory.

Auction of Joachim-Ma Stradivarius Violin

A Stradivarius violin made in 1714 could become the most expensive musical instrument ever sold at auction, estimated to fetch $12 to $18 million. Stradivarius instruments are highly valued for their unique sound qualities and history. The Joachim-Ma Stradivarius, owned by Joseph Joachim and then Si-Hon Ma, is up for auction at Sotheby's in New York City. The proceeds from the sale will fund student scholarships at the New England Conservatory.

Historic Mercedes Grand Prix Car Auction

A 1955 Mercedes grand prix car raced by Stirling Moss and Juan Manuel Fangio sold at auction for a record-breaking 51.155 million euros. The car was one of only four complete examples in existence and was sold by RM Sotheby's at the Mercedes museum in Stuttgart, Germany.

Texas Pizzeria's Tip Jar Theft and Viral Social Media Post

A Texas pizzeria's tip jar was stolen by teenagers, leading to a viral social media post and an auction to replace the stolen money. The hat left behind by the thieves was returned to its rightful owner after it was discovered to be stolen from a man's truck.

Bluefin Tuna Auction, Trump Certification, Winter Storm Travel Disruption, Golden Globes Highlights

Bluefin tuna sold for $1.3 million at Tokyo's Toyosu fish market auction, second-highest bid since 1999. Trump's win to be certified by Congress on Jan. 6 anniversary. Winter storm disrupts travel and highlights from the Golden Globes.

Auction Sale of Infowars to The Onion Rejected by Judge

A judge rejected the auction sale of Alex Jones' Infowars to The Onion, citing flaws in the bidding process and questioning the money families of the 2012 Sandy Hook shooting would receive. The Onion planned to kick Jones out and relaunch Infowars as a parody.

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.