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Handwritten 15th-century psalter by Brigittine nuns set for auction
The psalm collection was handwritten and decorated by the nuns of the Brigittine convent Mariënwater in the Netherlands.
Napoleon's saber sells for 4.66 million euros at auction
Lincoln's blood-stained gloves sell for $1.52 million at auction to pay off foundation's debt
Sotheby’s postpones auction after India’s Culture Ministry demands return of Piprahwa relics
'Prophetic' letter written aboard the Titanic fetches nearly $400,000 USD at auction
The letter was written by Col. Archibald Gracie days before the tragedy.
Lost 13-page Hernandarias manuscript rescued from New York auction
The manuscript, valued at $20,000, was taken from Paraguay's National Archive and recovered after appearing in a 2013 Manhattan auction.
Pocket watch of Titanic victim Hans Christensen Givard to be auctioned for £50,000
The watch, recovered from his body, stopped in time when the Titanic sank.
Sotheby's to auction oldest known kiddush cup, 'Cup of Joy' from 11th century Khorasan
Estimated at $3-5 million, the silver cup bears blessings in Hebrew and Arabic, reflecting cultural ties in medieval Khorasan.
Sotheby’s to auction earliest known kiddush cup
A 1,000-year-old kiddush cup valued at up to $5M will be auctioned by Sotheby’s this fall, marking the oldest known Jewish artifact from the Middle Ages.
Priceless Islamic manuscripts to be auctioned at Sotheby's 'Arts of the Islamic World & India' sale
The collection spans over 500 years, showcasing artistic traditions of Islamic dynasties from Spain to Indonesia.
The Traveller Collection's $100 million coin trove heads to NAC auction
Collector buried coins fearing nazi invasion; collection to be sold in 15 auctions over next four years.
Rare Chinese Bible donated to Oxfam shop sells for over £56,000 at auction
Initially valued at £600-£800, the rare Bible sold for £56,280, leaving Oxfam staff 'absolutely speechless.'
19th-century Megillat Esther linked to Gaza's Jewish community up for auction in Jerusalem
The scroll bears rare stamps of 'K.K. Gaza', revealing its use by Jews from Gaza who settled in Alexandria.
The Art of the Deal: Researcher looks into eBay auctions, comes up with tips for better deals
This strategy could help eBay sellers make better deals: Don't delay when responding to buyer offers.
This car sold for $53 million—and that’s not the most impressive part
A legendary 1954 Mercedes was sold for a record-breaking sum for a race car. Here’s why the W 196 R Stromlinienwagen is worth every penny.
