Each week Quartz highlights the upcoming and ongoing sales at auction houses across the world. Among the items available are works of art, historical artifacts, and pop culture memorabilia that collectors won’t want to miss out on. While some of these objects go for millions, others are simultaneously affordable and unforgettable.
You can read previous weeks’ roundups here and here.
Continue reading to see the most fascinating objects being sold at auction in the coming weeks.
Anne Rice’s classic vampire novels have gained new found popularity, in the wake of the hit AMC (AMCX) adaptation – making this the perfect time to dig deeper into the Louisiana writer’s legacy.
Many of Rice’s personal effects, including this annotated copy of “Interview with the Vampire” are available at Bonham’s Elegance of the Eternal sale – which will close on the appropriately spooky date of October 31. Bidding on this copy of the beloved novel, featuring Rice’s handwritten notes, has already exceeded $3,000.
This prop is a dream-come-true for any science fiction enthusiast: it is one of just four “Star Trek” phasers with actual working parts that was used in the classic television series. Experts were able to match this specific prop to individual “Star Trek” scenes from the show’s first season, adding to its intrigue and historical significance. Bidding has already opened on this item, which is worth an estimated $100,000 to $200,000.
Legendary basketball player Michael Jordan wore this Chicago Bulls jersey throughout the 1989 NBA season – including during the playoffs. During this period of Jordan’s career, he tended to wear the same uniform for months at a time – making this a rare example of a reliably photo-matched jersey from before 1997. Bidding on this jersey has already reached $700,000 and will continue until November 4.
Babcock Galleries of New York commissioned Aaron Shikler to create this charcoal study of John F. Kennedy in 1989. This rendition of Shikler’s most iconic work – Kennedy’s official White House portrait – is based on the model that the artist used to complete the painting in 1970. Bidding on the drawing starts at $15,000 and will close on November 2.
Banksy’s original rendition of “Love is in the Air” was graffitied on a wall in Palestine’s West Bank in 2003. The artist subsequently released 150 signed versions and 600 unsigned screenprint versions. This print comes from the collection of fellow street artist and Banksy collaborator Steve Lazarides. Bidding will close on the print – worth an estimated $40,000 to $60,000 – on October 31.
Michael Jordan wore this American flag draped over his shoulders during the iconic 1992 Summer Olympics, after the United States “Dream Team” defeated Venezuela in the gold medal game. Bidding on this American flag has already reached $140,000 and will continue until November 4.
William Shatner wore this yellow tunic as part of his iconic Captain Kirk uniform, during the first season of “Star Trek.” The costume, made of velour and polyester, was used throughout production but remains in excellent condition. Bidding on the uniform has already reached $50,000 and will continue through November 9.
This René Boivin pendant features 96 rubies and 36 diamonds, set in gold, and placed on a suede cord. The necklace, worth an estimated $120,000 to $180,000, will be up for auction on October 30. If the piece itself isn’t extravagant enough, its luxurious pedigree should fascinate any lover of mid-20th century high society.
The necklace’s original owner, magazine editor Babe Paley, was an iconic socialite – she was married to the founder of CBS (PARA) and was a close associate of Truman Capote. Naomi Watts portrayed Paley in this year’s FX (DIS) series “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans.”
