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Sports Memorabilia Consignment
Sotheby’s Modern Collectibles Department offers a vast range of objects across the history of athletics. With more than 80 offices in 40 countries, our depth of knowledge and global reach has established Sotheby’s as a leading seller in this diverse field. We produce exceptional results for those who consign sports memorabilia including game worn items, autographed items, cards, and photos.
Sotheby's currently holds nearly every world record in the sports memorabilia category, including the most expensive game worn jersey (Maradona's 'Hand of God' shirt) which sold for $9.3M, and the most expensive game worn sneakers (Michael Jordan Rookie Year Air Ships for $1.4M).
If you want to sell sports memorabilia, simply submit images of your collection along with any additional information to Sotheby's through our easy-to-use online platform. Our experienced Sports Specialists will quickly review your special property and let you know whether your game worn item is a good fit for an upcoming live or online auction.
Please reach out to Brahm Wachter, Vice President, Head of Streetwear & Modern Collectibles, for more information at Brahm.Wachter@sothebys.com.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When is the best time to sell sports memorabilia?Sotheby's offers both live and online Pop Culture sales throughout the year. If you are wondering, “How much is my sports memorabilia worth?”, simply send photographs of your Muhammad Ali boxing gloves or Babe Ruth home run ball and other background information to Sotheby’s for a complimentary auction estimate .
- What are the best-selling types of sports memorabilia?We’ve seen exceptional results for popular offerings such as a vintage baseball card collection, signed sports program, boxing gloves, autographed baseball, signed bat as well as a football, hockey or basketball jersey. Authentic memorabilia from major sports teams as well as the Tour de France, Summer Olympics and Winter Olympics is continually in demand. Particularly desirable are objects signed by Muhammad Ali, Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, Lou Gehrig, Honus Wagner, Wayne Gretsky and Mark McGwire.
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More information on how to sell with Sotheby's
Sotheby’s is your best resource to buy, consign and sell an autographed baseball bat, glove, hat, baseball, football, helmet, basketball sports jersey, signed home run ball, home run bat, World Tour uniform, World Series uniform, World Series ring, vintage or antique baseball card collection, player’s contract, team trophy, sports jersey signed by a player, trophy, award, FA cup, game rules document or other rare and important sports memorabilia representing baseball, football, basketball, futbol, soccer, hockey, golf, tennis, sailing, race car driving, boxing, biking, the Summer Olympics or the Winter Olympics.