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Archive for July, 2007

George Michael auctions suit for HIV charity

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007

A striking Armani suit worn on tour by George Michael is to be auctioned on eBay to raise money for charity.
The profits from the silver outfit, which he has worn on his 25 Live European Tour, will be donated to the Terrence Higgins Trust, a charity providing services for people living with, and affected by, […]

Rare table fetches 40k at Dickins Auctioneers

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007

A RARE 19th Century table was sold for around £40,000 after being identified by an expert from Dickins Auctioneers in Middle Claydon.
The side table, right, had been bought at the Shepton Mallet antiques fair by a dealer, who suspected there was something unusual about the item.
It was initially catalogued as being in the style of […]

Classical music autograph collection for Colwyn Bay auction

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007

A cellist’s collection of autographs of some of the greatest names in 20th Century classical music is to be sold.
In between rehearsals, Ambrose Gauntlett persuaded the likes of Elgar, Prokofiev, Stravinksy and Toscanini to sign his book.
The collection is being auctioned in Colwyn Bay by his grandson.
Also being sold is a photograph taken secretly inside […]

Chewbacca costume being sold at auction

Monday, July 30th, 2007

The costume was worn by 7ft 3in British actor Peter Mayhew in the original 1977 film.
Bidding will start at £40,000 at the auction in Los Angeles on August 3.
Fans can also bid for it at online auction site eBay.
It is regarded as the finest remaining example of Chewbacca’s head from the first Star Wars trilogy.
Known […]

Fortnum and Mason Auction - 26 September

Saturday, July 28th, 2007

Bonhams will hold a special sale offering selected items from the renowned London store, Fortnum & Mason, on Wednesday 26 September 2007 at Bonhams in New Bond Street, London. The sale will raise a fund to be reinvested in new acquisitions for the refurbished Fortnum & Mason premises in time for its 300th anniversary. The […]

iSale eBay sales software adds 32 new templates

Friday, July 27th, 2007

Equinux on Friday announced the release of iSale 4.2, a new version of its eBay selling software for Mac OS X. A free update for registered iSale 4 users, iSale 4.2 costs $39.95. Upgrades from releases prior to 4 cost $19.95.
iSale helps eBay sellers create professional-looking Web sites for their auctioned gear. It also helps […]

Paul Augustinus painting for Bonhams Sporting and Ornithological Pictures sale

Thursday, July 26th, 2007

A painting by the renowned wildlife artist and natural born adventurer, Paul Augustinus, will be sold at Bonhams in Knightsbridge in the Sporting and Ornithological Pictures sale on Wednesday 1 August 2007. The painting depicts two cheetahs bathing in the African sunlight and is expected to fetch £6,000– 8,000.