Princess Diana’s revenge dress is going to auction for the first time since 1997
Almost 30 years later, Diana’s famous dress is back for sale One of Princess Diana’s most famous outfits is heading back to auction, almost 30 years after it was last sold. The black silk dress, which became known as the “revenge dress”, is expected to fetch up to £220,000 ($300,000) when Sotheby’s puts it up […]
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Auction house deny Diego Maradona family claims about ‘fake’ shirt
Sotheby’s have issued a response An auction house selling a shirt worn by Diego Maradona have responded to claims from the family that it is the wrong shirt. Sotheby’s stated on their website that they had the shirt worn by the legendary footballer during Argentina’s famous 2-1 win against England in the 1986 World Cup. […]
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Banksy posts behind-the-scenes video of ‘self-destructing’ painting at auction house
Banksy has revealed how he created the now famous self-destructing painting The piece, Girl With Balloon, is one of Banksy’s most well known images. It shows a young girl reaching up towards a bright red heart-shaped balloon. It was sold at Sotheby’s Contemporary Art Evening Sale on Friday night. The auction house said that the painting […]
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