Recently at McTear’s we were fortunate to be auctioning some of the fantastic work by Peter Howson which raised over £200,000. However, other items around the world have managed to reach much higher prices at auction.
It’s amazing what some people will pay for things at auction and these following items are just some of the best examples.
First of all the most expensive painting which was Pablo Picasso's Nude, Green Leaves and Bust that sold for $106.5million (£66million) in 2010 at Christie's auction house.
Source: Picasso's Nude, Green Leaves and Bust to be shown at Tate Modern
Next is the most expensive piece of clothing. Marlyn Monroe's famous 'Happy Birthday' serenade to President John F. Kennedy is one that has gone down in history and her flesh-coloured, curve-hugging, jewel-encrusted dress so tight and sheer that she was sewn into it, sold for a massive $1,267,500 in 1999.
Marilyn Monroe's "Happy Birthday Mr. President" Dress
The most expensive musical instrument sold in 2007 was this Guarneri del Gesù violin that sold for $3.9millon.
Guarneri del Gesù violin
We found this one very peculiar: The most expensive lock of hair. The company behind the Internet auction of such macabre memorabilia has made a small fortune selling the tresses of celebrities.To date, the most valuable one sold was that of Elvis Presley selling for $115,000 in 2002.
Tresses from Elvis Presley
Now for probably the coolest car we have ever seen, the 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa. Being the most expensive car sold at auction, this beauty reached a whopping $12.2million in 2009.
1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa
If diamonds really are a girl's best friend, then this Wittelsbach diamond would be the best friend they could have. Selling for $23.4million in 2008 this diamond is the most expensive one sold to date.
Wittelsbach diamond
Adapted from The Times Top 10 most expensive items sold at auction.
McTear's next special auctions will begin on the 25th of June with British & Continental Ceramics & Glass.
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