Honus has reclaimed his throne. One of the best known examples of the famed T206 Wagner card sold at auction late Sunday night for over $6.6 million, establishing a new record for the most expensive sports card of all time. The auction, which opened last month, generated plenty of attention, with the expectation that it would result in yet another new benchmark in an era … [Read more...] about T206 Wagner Sells for $6.6 Million, Reclaiming Title as Most Expensive Sports Card
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Document That Led to Modern Olympics Sells for $8.8 Million
The document that helped relaunch the modern Olympic Games in the 1890s has sold for $8.8 million, becoming the most valuable piece of sports-related memorabilia ever sold, according to Sotheby’s. The auction for Pierre Cubertin’s 14-page “manifesto” played out at Sotheby’s in New York with three international bidders battling for over 12 minutes before the gavel dropped. … [Read more...] about Document That Led to Modern Olympics Sells for $8.8 Million
Most Expensive Sports Memorabilia Auction Items of 2018
Once upon a time (but not really that long ago) any piece of sports memorabilia that sold for $100,000 was a pretty big deal. Now, it doesn't even come close to making a list of the most expensive pieces of sold in a given year. "The hobby" is growing up. The top six items alone totaled $7 million. More records fell in 2018 and once again, the usual … [Read more...] about Most Expensive Sports Memorabilia Auction Items of 2018
Heritage Auctions’ 2017 Sports Tally: Over $100 Million
Heritage Auctions says it sold more than $100 million worth of sports cards and memorabilia in 2017, setting an industry record. The figure includes more than $63 million in auction revenues with the rest coming from private sales. Heritage recorded six of the top 15 selling sports collectibles sold at public auction in 2017. “We are very proud to be the first … [Read more...] about Heritage Auctions’ 2017 Sports Tally: Over $100 Million
Top Selling Sports Memorabilia of 2017
From Ruth to Robinson to Rockwell, 2017 was another banner year for high-end sports cards and memorabilia. While some card prices may have softened just a bit from the wild spring and summer of 2016, the market remains strong for the best of the best. Significant game-worn memorabilia and historic items also drew plenty of six and even seven-figure bids. The Lelands … [Read more...] about Top Selling Sports Memorabilia of 2017