Approximately 1,500 artifacts previously owned by the iconic British musician Freddie Mercury will soon be available for bidding. Among these are previously unreleased handwritten drafts of lyrics for “We Are the Champions,” one of Queen’s most iconic songs. Mary Austin, a longtime…
A Sotheby’s auction saw a baby grand piano previously owned by Freddie Mercury fetch a staggering £1.74 million, or $2.2 million. Originally purchased in 1975 and brought over from Japan, this Yamaha G2 served as the instrument on which the Queen lead…
A celebrated artwork by Picasso, titled “Femme à la montre,” is poised to command a price of over $120 million in an upcoming autumn auction. Scheduled for display during a two-day Sotheby’s event in New York this November, the painting is part…
The heirs of the late American business magnate George Lindemann have committed to sending back 33 illicitly acquired artifacts to Cambodia, as per the statement from the US Attorney’s Office. This gesture has been heralded as a significant milestone by Cambodia. These…
In the hills of northwestern Spain, a remarkable discovery was made by Sergio Marciandi, an employee of a local water firm. He stumbled upon two gold necklaces, believed to be roughly 2,500 years old, while working in Cavandi, Asturias. Spotting a glinting…
At the upcoming New Jersey auction, collectors will have the opportunity to bid on over 100 Beatles keepsakes. Among these cherished pieces are a ticket from the Beatles’ inaugural US concert and a suit previously adorned by John Lennon. The Gotta Have…
The British Museum announced Mark Jones as its interim director this Wednesday, aiming to rebuild its tarnished reputation after approximately 2,000 artifacts vanished from its collection. Mark Jones expressed his gratitude, stating, “I’m both pleased and privileged to collaborate with the Museum’s…
In a secluded cave in the Israeli desert, four swords, estimated to be 1,900 years old and accompanied by wooden and leather sheaths, have been unearthed. These findings suggest they might have belonged to Jewish rebels fighting against the Romans. The design…
The Frieze Art Fair graced South Korea for its second consecutive year this Wednesday. The art community is hopeful that this event will invigorate the emerging local art scene, especially after a dip in sales due to economic challenges this year. Enthusiasts…
Claude Ruiz-Picasso, Pablo Picasso’s younger son, has passed away in Switzerland at the age of 76. The news of his death was confirmed by his long-time lawyer, Jean-Jacques Neuer. In a statement released, Neuer mentioned, “Claude Ruiz-Picasso, the son of the legendary…