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Autograph Auctions Heat Up as Year-End Bids Close
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The Boston Celtics auction, featuring player autographs and trading cards, is set to close at 10 P.M. EST on the last day of the year. In parallel, the Greatest Moments auction, which also offers a mix of autographs and cards from iconic sports moments, ends at the same hour, creating a competitive rush among bidders. Adding a different flavor, Chaucer Auctions runs a live event on the same evening at 6 P.M. GMT, showcasing autographs from television personalities, athletes, astronauts, and historic military pilots, including Dambusters and navy aces. The simultaneous deadlines have turned the final hours of the year into a frenzy of online and in‑person bidding, with participants chasing prized signatures across a broad spectrum of fields.

Looking ahead, the Boston Bruins auction extends the excitement into the new year, with its deadline slated for sometime in 2026. This sale continues the focus on player autographs and cards, but also introduces a larger inventory of sports‑related items, reflecting a growing appetite for signed items among fans and investors alike. Organizers emphasize the ease of online bidding, allowing collectors worldwide to compete for items that once required physical attendance.

Overall, the current wave of autograph auctions highlights two clear trends. First, the convergence of multiple high‑profile sales on a single date amplifies competition and drives higher final prices. Second, the mix of sports, entertainment, and historic military signatures signals a diversification of buyer interest, moving beyond traditional team‑focused offerings. As the market expands, auction houses are leveraging both live venues and digital platforms to reach a global audience, ensuring that the hunt for a coveted autograph remains a dynamic and accessible pursuit.

Based on 8 digest summaries · Generated December 26, 2025

KBK Sports

December 26, 2025 —

The Boston Celtics Auction featuring autographs, cards, and collectibles ends on December 30, 2025, at 10 P.M. EST. The Greatest Moments Auction with similar items also concludes on December 30, 2025, at 10 P.M. EST. The Boston Bruins Auction, offering autographs, cards, and collectibles, ends on January 6, 2026, at 10 P.M. EST.

East Bristol Auctions

December 26, 2025 —

Furniture & Decorative Interiors - Bristol - Timed auction ends December 28, 2025, at 20:00. 20th Century & Contemporary Art Sale - Bath - Timed auction ends December 29, 2025, at 20:00. Christmas Collectables - Timed auction in Bristol ends December 29, 2025, at 20:00. Mid Century & Interior Design Sale - Bath - Live auction on December 30, 2025, at 10:00. Tolkien - An Auction of Books Inc. Firsts & Rare Editions - Timed auction in Bath ends December 30, 2025, at 20:00. Cornish & Scottish Art: A Private Collection - Bath - Timed auction ends December 30, 2025, at 20:00. Furniture & Decorative Interiors - Bristol - Live auction on January 5, 2026, at 10:00. Autographs - The John Short Collection (Part One) - Timed auction in Bristol ends January 5, 2026, at 20:00. Antique & Contemporary Jewellery, Gold, Silver & Watches - Live auction in Bristol on January 6, 2026, at 10:00. Antiques & Collectables - Live auction in Bristol on January 7, 2026, at 10:00.

Auctioneers of Bristol & Bath

December 27, 2025 —

Auctioneers of Bristol & Bath are hosting several upcoming auctions. Furniture & Decorative Interiors - Bristol - Timed ends on December 28, 2025. 20th Century & Contemporary Art Sale - Bath - Timed ends on December 29, 2025. Christmas Collectables - Timed - Bristol ends on December 29, 2025. Mid Century & Interior Design Sale - Bath - Live Auction takes place on December 30, 2025. Tolkien - An Auction of Books Inc. Firsts & Rare Editions - Timed - Bath ends on December 30, 2025. Cornish & Scottish Art: A Private Collection - Bath - Timed ends on December 30, 2025. Furniture & Decorative Interiors - Bristol - Live takes place on January 5, 2026. Autographs - The John Short Collection (Part One) - Timed Auction - Bristol ends on January 5, 2026. Antique & Contemporary Jewellery, Gold, Silver & Watches - Live - Bristol takes place on January 6, 2026. Antiques & Collectables - Live - Bristol takes place on January 7, 2026.

Auctioneum Ltd

December 26, 2025 —

Furniture & Decorative Interiors auction in Bristol is a timed event ending on December 28, 2025, at 20:00. The 20th Century & Contemporary Art Sale in Bath is a timed auction ending on December 29, 2025, at 20:00. A Christmas Collectables auction in Bristol is a timed event ending on December 29, 2025, at 20:00. The Mid Century & Interior Design Sale in Bath is a live auction on December 30, 2025, at 10:00. A Tolkien-themed auction of books, including firsts and rare editions, is a timed event in Bath ending on December 30, 2025, at 20:00. Cornish & Scottish Art: A Private Collection auction in Bath is a timed event ending on December 30, 2025, at 20:00. A live auction for Furniture & Decorative Interiors will be held in Bristol on January 5, 2026, at 10:00. The John Short Collection Part One, featuring autographs, is a timed auction in Bristol ending on January 5, 2026, at 20:00. An Antique & Contemporary Jewellery, Gold, Silver & Watches auction will be live in Bristol on January 6, 2026, at 10:00. An Antiques & Collectables live auction will take place in Bristol on January 7, 2026, at 10:00.

JustCollecting

December 26, 2025 —

JustCollecting regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in art & collectibles, sports & outdoors. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.

Richard Winterton Auctioneers Ltd

December 26, 2025 —

Richard Winterton Auctioneers is hosting The Late Michael Baggott Book Collection Sale from December 22, 2025, to January 2, 2026, with online bidding only. An Antique & Home Sale is scheduled for January 5, 2026, at the Lichfield Auction Centre, starting at 9:00 am with garden effects, tools, electricals, furniture, and furnishings, followed by jewellery, watches, coins, silver, pictures, ceramics, glass, and household miscellaneous items at 10:30 am.

Dreweatts

December 26, 2025 —

Louise Bradley's Top Picks: Art & Interiors will be auctioned on January 7, 2026.

Doyle Auctions

December 27, 2025 —

Doyle Auctions regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in art & collectibles, jewelry & watches. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.

Spink & Son

December 26, 2025 —

Spink & Son regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in art & collectibles, electronics & gadgets. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.

Cardboard Connection

December 26, 2025 —

Cardboard Connection regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in sports & outdoors, toys & games. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.

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