Stanley Kubrick, Stephen King and a legendary scene. Jack Nicholson’s “Here’s Johnny!” made the axe in The Shining one of cinema’s most recognisable props.

Jack Nicholson’s “Here’s Johnny!” made the axe in The Shining one of cinema’s most recognisable props. This article traces ...

Jack Nicholson’s “Here’s Johnny!” made the axe in The Shining one of cinema’s most recognisable props. This article traces the scene back to Stephen King’s novel and his stay at the Stanley Hotel, ...

Churchill loved Marrakesh so much he went there to paint six times. One of his best works from those trips will sell as Canada’s oldest business is liquidated next month.

The world’s finest Brasher Doubloon, the most legendary U.S gold coin ever produced, has sold for $9.36 million at Heritage this month. The 18 th century coin is described as “arguably the world’s ...

A set of nunchaku used by Bruce Lee in Enter the Dragon realised $190,500 against an estimated price of $30,000 to $50,000 at auction in Hong Kong last week, a record for items related to the star.

An incredibly rare and important Colt Walker Revolver made history at Rock Island Auction Company (RIAC) this week. The 19th century pistol sold for a record-breaking $1.8 million, making it the most ...

A desk used by the Lord of the Rings author JRR Tolkien sold in London yesterday for £330,200. The item was listed at Christie’s Groundbreakers on Thursday, December 11. It was expected to realise ...

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The Zuni Hunter doll from the classic TV horror movie Trilogy of Terror caused a major shock at auction this week, when it sold for more than $200,000. The famous ...

Heritage Auctions could set an unusual new auction record this month, as it prepares to sell the world’s rarest and most valuable bobblehead doll. Modern bobblehead dolls have become one of the most ...

A motorcycle that finished second in the 1927 Ulster Grand Prix could realise as much as £350,000 at auction this weekend. The 1925 Brough Superior 981cc SS100 is the star lot in Bonhams’ spring sale ...