by Laurence Carpenter Vintage music is having a moment – and not just in playlists. We’re seeing a resurgence in vinyl, the return of needle-dropped nostalgia, and a spike in memorabilia prices for artists whose heyday hit four decades ago.…
By Judy Gonyeau, managing editor On February 7 of this year, a 311-year-old Stradivarius violin sold for $11.25 million at Sotheby’s New York. This is not the auction news you get every day, and this sale reinvigorated the interest in…
By Jessica Kosinski Stage costumes have long been a defining feature of live performances, allowing musicians to amplify their personas and connect with audiences in memorable ways. Many of them have been so iconic that they have been collected or…
by Laurence Carpenter In the world of music memorabilia, there’s a common misconception that collecting is reserved for the wealthy or seasoned enthusiasts who can spend six figures on an iconic guitar or a rare handwritten lyric sheet. While…
by Laurence Carpenter In recent months, the music world has been abuzz with news of an Oasis reunion. This long-anticipated event not only rekindles the flame of nostalgia for fans but also sends ripples through the collectibles market, particularly…
By Laurence Carpenter The British Invasion of the 1960s was a seismic cultural shift, where a wave of British bands crossed the Atlantic and captured the hearts and minds of American audiences. Other aspects of British culture also became…
by Laurence Carpenter Transportation has always been a pivotal element of our everyday lives, serving not just functional purposes but also as symbols of status and personal identity. When associated with legendary musicians, these vehicles transform from mere modes of…
by Laurence Carpenter In the world of collecting, there comes a time when we must confront the inevitable question: when is the right time to let go? For some, it’s an ongoing process of buying, selling, and trading, with collections…
by Laurence Carpenter In my time as a professional music memorabilia dealer, I have committed myself to exclusively handling pieces of the utmost provenance and authenticity. This decision was grounded in several principles. Foremost, it was a matter of…
by Megan Mahn Miller If the art auction market is a civilized dinner party, where beautiful works of art trade hands, the rock and roll memorabilia auction market is a stadium rock show, complete with raucous fans, huge contracts and…
Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall The first recording contract for The Beatles (signed in 1961 by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and drummer Pete Best), sold for $93,750 at an Entertainment & Music…
