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Elizabeth Taylor fans have been flocking to eBay to pick up memorabilia since the movie star died last week, reportedly doubling prices for some merchandise. But are these collectibles worth the investment? Appraisers from Antiques Roadshow weigh in.

Auction house Christie's is due to auction off artwork and memorabilia connected with now-defunct Lehman Brothers. The collection will feature paintings, fine porcelain and the sign from the bank's London offices and should fetch a total of about £2 million ($3.2 million), according to a...

Christie's International says expects to have a better year in 2010 than it did in 2009. Yet there are degrees of recovery: Though the practice of guaranteeing minimum prices is poised to return, sellers won't see a swift return to the prices objects fetched at auction in 2007.