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โ‡ฑ Auction | BBC Documentaries


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201110 EpisodesTV-PG

Every day is different in the great auction houses of the world. This fascinating series travels to London, Paris and New York and goes behind the scenes as a huge range of art treasures go under the hammer. From the art of Jean-Michel Basquiat sold for $110 million in Manhattan, to the Rolls Royce driven by Robert Redford in The Great Gatsby, remarkable items are sold at jaw-dropping prices.

E1: Tamara de Lempickaโ€™s Paintings
Will the stars appear at the auction of artist Tamara de Lempickaโ€™s work in New York?
2 Jan 201126 minTV-G
E2: Modiglianiโ€™s Head
Will a sculpture by tragic artist Modigliani make the millions that are expected?
2 Jan 201126 minTV-G
E3: Princess Dianaโ€™s Dress
Can a dress belonging to Princess Diana, found in a trash bag, find a good home?
2 Jan 201126 minTV-G
E4: The Family Silver
Can an Irish nobleman make enough money at auction to waterproof his castle?
2 Jan 201126 minTV-G
E5: Classic Cars
How much will a painting by Lowry, purchased for just $35, make at the auction?
2 Jan 201125 minTV-G
E6: Grace Kellyโ€™s Handbag
How much will a yellow Rolls Royce driven by Robert Redford raise at auction?
2 Jan 201128 minTV-G
E7: Winston Churchillโ€™s Cigar
How much will a cigar owned by iconic figure Winston Churchill make at auction?
2 Jan 201126 minTV-PG
E8: Hornby Trains
How much can a toy train set possibly make, even if contains the worldโ€™s rarest models?
2 Jan 201127 minTV-PG
E9: Darth Vaderโ€™s Costume
How much will Star Wars fans pay to get their hands on Darth Vaderโ€™s iconic costume?
2 Jan 201127 minTV-PG
E10: Mrs. Simpsonโ€™s Jewels
Will a book of birds by John James Audubon become the most expensive ever sold at auction?
2 Jan 201125 minTV-14

Contributors

Director:

Alastair Layzell

Series Production Company

Colonial Pictures