Tuesday, March 26, 2013

"Our Structure Is Very Beautiful" Sells For $6 million US

Crick's 1953 letter to his son illustrating the newly discovered double helix will be sold in a three lot sale at Christie's New York estimated at $US1-2 million dollars.  Read the Christie's article here

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Princess Diana's Historic Dresses To Be Auctioned in London

Kerry Taylor Auctions continue their amazing success in the vintage costume market.  Their next sale is comprised of ten of Princess Diana's dresses including this midnight blue velvet one pictured, worn when dancing with John Travolta at a State Dinner at the White House in 1985.  Estimates are at between 200 - 300,000 pounds.  The auction is on March 19th. See catalogue online hereThe dress sold for 240,000 pounds.