Arts and collectibles auctions
In this photo provided by RR Auction of Boston, a silver medal from the 1896 Olympics is shown. Olympic medals dating to 1896, relay torches from several eras, and other Olympic memorabilia are among the items being auctioned by RR Auction, just 10 days before the start of the Tokyo games. (Nikki Brickett/RR Auction via AP)
Just in time for Tokyo games, Olympic items up for auction

By Mark Pratt Jul. 14, 2021 11:11 AM EDT

FILE - This 1993 file photo shows Kurt Cobain, the lead singer of the U.S. rock band Nirvana. Six strands of blonde hair from the grunge rock icon are part of a series of Nirvana offerings that also includes a Cobain amp and a rare group-signed blue Stratocaster-style guitar at an online rock ‘n’ roll auction that ends over the weekend.. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Treasure trove of rock memorabilia includes Kurt Cobain hair

By Mark Kennedy May. 12, 2021 01:01 PM EDT

NASCAR unveils the Next Gen Cup cars for the 2022 season during the NASCAR media event in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, May 5, 2021. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
NASCAR's future is here: Next Gen car finally arrives

By Jenna Fryer May. 05, 2021 11:09 AM EDT

A painting by Chinese modern artist Xu Beihong, titled "Slave and Lion." is displayed during a Christie's auction preview in Hong Kong, Monday, April 19, 2021. The painting by Xu from 1924 is expected to fetch at least $45 million in an auction in Hong Kong, as the appetite for art continues to rise among collectors even amid global economic uncertainty brought about by the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)
Sale of Chinese painting shows art value rising in pandemic

By Katie Tam Apr. 19, 2021 03:39 AM EDT

MassArt holds virtual auction to fund student scholarships

Apr. 04, 2021 09:31 AM EDT
BOSTON (AP) — The Massachusetts College of Art and Design is holding a virtual auction to help support student scholarships. The silent...

FILE - In this May 7, 2020 file photo, a member of staff has their photograph taken in front of the artwork painted by Banksy during lockdown, entitled 'Game Changer', at Southampton General Hospital in Southampton, England. A Banksy painting honoring Britain’s health workers in the coronavirus pandemic has sold for a record 16.8 million pounds ($23.2 million.) Auction house Christie’s said Tuesday, March 23, 2021 that proceeds from the sale will be used to fund health organizations and charities across the U.K. (Andrew Matthews/PA via AP, file)
Banksy painting raises $23 million for UK health charities

Mar. 23, 2021 11:03 AM EDT

Israeli museum postpones plans to sell Islamic antiquities

By Joseph Krauss Oct. 26, 2020 11:47 AM EDT
JERUSALEM (AP) — A museum in Israel on Monday postponed its planned auction of dozens of rare Islamic antiquities after word of the sale sparked a public...

Used vehicle prices up as supply sinks, but relief is coming

By Tom Krisher Oct. 13, 2020 02:33 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — It cost a whole lot more to buy a used SUV, car, truck or van last month than it did before the coronavirus hit, and that almost singlehandedly...

Auction of Vin Scully's memorabilia tops $2 million

Sep. 24, 2020 04:45 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Items from the personal collection of Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully sold at auction for over $2 million, including World Series rings...

This photo released by Hunt Auctions shows broadcaster Vin Scully's the 1981 Los Angeles Dodgers World Series Championship ring. Scully has culled items from his personal collection of memorabilia for auction on Sept. 23. (Hunt Auctions via AP)
A baseball life: Scully auctions items from 67-year career

By Beth Harris Aug. 26, 2020 12:04 PM EDT

RavnAir Group begins selling planes as part of auction

Jul. 08, 2020 06:15 PM EDT
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Alaska aviation companies bought dozens of planes sold at auction by RavnAir Group, three months after the regional carrier filed for...