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“When the Strat wasn't working right during a show, Rory would pick this up”: Rory Gallagher’s back-up ‘Frankenstein’ Strat – gifted to its current owner by U2 – sells at auction for over $50K

The guitar was his guinea pig for pickup tests and stood as his number two when his main Strat needed a reset

Guitar World

High buildings, loose morals: Art Deco movement celebrates its centenary

Deriving from a Parisian design fair 100 years ago, "Art Deco" rose up out of the ashes of World War One, bringing confidence, prosperity, very big parties and new, instantly recognisable bold buildings.

Euronews

Rare Brawn F1 car could fetch $6.5m in Miami auction

Just one of three Formula 1 world championship-winning Brawn GP cars will be auctioned by Bonhams during the Miami Grand Prix this weekend.

Autosport

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'Masterful' painting by famous Scottish artist to be auctioned for first time

A “masterful” painting by famous Scottish artist Samuel John Peploe is set to be auctioned for the first time.

The National (Scotland)

‘Masterful’ painting by Scottish colourist to go under hammer for first time

Roses In A Green Jug by Samuel John Peploe will form part of an art sale at Bonhams next month.

The Independent UK

How to Thrift Furniture Like a Vintage Dealer — The Tricks of the Trade to Know

Spotting real versus a replica, identifying marker's marks, and curating your own signature style — Livingetc's Vintage and Antiques Expert shares all

Livingetc

Charity shop workers left ‘speechless’ as donated Bible sells for £56,000

The Bible in Chinese, dated 1815-1822, had been given to Oxfam’s Chelmsford bookshop in Essex

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Charity shop ‘shocked’ as Bible sells for £56,000

The rare script, which dated back to 1815-1822 was found at Oxfam’s Chelmsford bookshop in Essex

The Independent UK

Own a piece of history: The only photo of Neil Armstrong on the moon in existence will soon be available to buy at auction

450 historic images, some previously unseen, of lunar activities will be up for sale from the collection of Victor Martin-Malburet

Digital Camera World

Classic Bike Collectors Will Surely Fight Over These Brough Superiors

Like many younger motorcyclists, I never fully appreciated the legend of Brough Superior—until I started digging into its history. What I found was a brand that pretty much-defined performance and craftsmanship in the early 20th century, earning its place as one of the most revered names in motorcycling.

RideApart

You Can Own Prodrive's Ultra-Rare 22B-Inspired Restomod

Back in 2022 Prodrive, the UK race shop responsible for building some of the greatest Subaru rally cars, announced it would build a limited run of Impreza restomods inspired by the iconic 22B. Unsurprisingly, all 25 build slots sold immediately, leaving prospective buyers hanging. Now, there's one up for grabs…

Motor1

Jenson Button’s 2009 Brawn GP car* is going up for auction

This May, in Miami, the auction house Bonhams will put up for bid Jenson Button’s Brawn GP car from the 2009 season. The car comes with an asterisk: it's not actually the one Button drove to the F1 world driver's championship — it’s the one he was given under legal…

Motorsport

Gowns worn by stars including Angelina Jolie set to fetch thousands at auction

Dresses worn by Hollywood actresses including Nicole Kidman, Gwyneth Paltrow, Penelope Cruz and Sydney Sweeney also feature in the sale.

Evening Standard

“To have it sitting at home, then see it on Good Morning America in Ed’s hands was a pinch-yourself moment”: Teddy McDonald pointed out Ed Sheeran was using a fake version of Eric Clapton’s Crashocaster. So they asked him to replace it

The British artist and lifelong guitarist discusses his work on Sheeran’s custom-painted Strats –and why he views the model as as a superior to the Les Paul

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“There is a difference in the tone compared with just the simple wrapover bridge, which resonates more in your body”: Why Rory Gallagher’s “Kid Gloves and Walkin’ Wounded” Gibson Les Paul Juniors were two of his best-sounding guitars

They may be among Rory Gallagher’s lesser-known electrics, but these Les Paul Juniors are unquestionably among the finest-sounding he owned

Guitar World

“Kossoff damaged his own '59 Les Paul and borrowed Ramm's for the encore. He agreed to swap it for his damaged guitar once it had been repaired”: A 1968 Gibson Les Paul played by Free's Paul Kossoff is up for auction

The guitar was owned by Arthur Ramm from the British prog rock band Beckett, and was originally a Les Paul Gold Top before being converted to a Burst around 1969-70

The Guardian - UK

Bonhams auction house facing claims it is selling looted Roman antiquities

Third-century Roman plate and bust of Emperor Hadrian alleged to have links to man convicted of illegal dealing

Evening Standard

Going, going... how London's auction houses are taking a hammering

Post-Brexit regulations, the rise of Paris and global issues from wars to the US election have all taken their toll

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“One of the world’s most recognizable guitars”: Rory Gallagher’s 1961 Fender Stratocaster sells at auction for a whopping $1.16 million

The historic Strat – the sale of which attracted the attention of senior members of the Irish government, who hoped to keep the instrument in Gallagher's native country – went under the hammer along with dozens of other guitars from the legendary player's collection

Guitar World

“He was backstage in the Marquee cleaning off his guitar and said, ‘Look!’ The paint was starting to come away in chips – he was almost crying”: How Rory Gallagher's 1961 Strat got its now-iconic relic’d finish

Gallagher's brother, Dónal, recalls the time Rory noticed that the paint on his beloved guitar was chipping away

TechRadar

Vintage Apple Mac #M0001 prototype could smash records at auction

If you have a serious amount of money and love Apple tech, this could be the auction for you.

Wallpaper

Back-to-school jewels: precious pieces for new terms and fresh starts

Prepare to be on sparkling form this semester – we've got your jewellery kit sorted, from a diamond alphabet to a rose-gold pencil bracelet

The Independent UK

Senator Dianne Feinstein’s jewelry collection set to be auctioned off one year after death

Among late Senator Dianne Feinstein’s personal collection includes a diamond ring worth up to $65,000

Sports Illustrated

Napkin That Aided Barcelona in Signing Lionel Messi Sells for Nearly $1 Million

A paper napkin that played a key role in Lionel Messi joining FC Barcelona sold at auction Friday for nearly $1 million.

Kiplinger

Jewelry Can Be an Investment. Here's How to Find It

Kiplinger explains what to watch out for in jewelry to invest in, how to find the goods, and how to have some fun with jewelry investments.

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