The enigmatic Collectors hall of fame!

Welcome to Enigmatic’s Collectors Hall of Fame—a tribute to the extraordinary individuals, artifacts, and moments that have shaped the world of collecting. This curated gallery honors the rarest, most iconic, and highest-valued treasures ever sold, from record-breaking sports memorabilia and historic comic books to legendary toys, luxury timepieces, and fine art masterpieces. Each piece represents not just monetary value, but a story of passion, legacy, and cultural significance. Here, collecting transcends hobby—becoming history, obsession, and art.

  • A mint condition 1952 Mickey Mantle baseball card sold for $12.6 million Sunday in an auction run by Heritage Auctions, setting new records for both most expensive card and piece of sports memorabilia.

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  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.


Baseball Cards:

1952 Mickey Mantle Baseball Card — Sold for $12.6 million

T206 Honus Wagner baseball card – sold for $6.6 million

T206 Wagner earlier copy – sold for about $3.75 million

Mike Trout 2009 Bowman Chrome Superfractor rookie card – sold for $3.9 million

Babe Ruth 1933 Goudey card (PSA 9) – sold for $4.2 million

Comic books:

Action Comics #1 (Superman’s first appearance, CGC 8.5) – sold for $6 million

Action Comics #1 earlier copy – sold for $3.25 million

Amazing Fantasy #15 (Spider‑Man debut, near‑mint) – sold for $3.6 million

Secret Wars page featuring black‑costume Spider-Man – sold for $3.36 million

Signed Baseballs:

Mark McGwire’s 70th homer ball – sold for $3.05 million

Shohei Ohtani’s 50th homer ball – sold for approximately $4.39 million

Freddie Freeman walk‑off grand slam ball (2024 World Series) – sold for $1.56 million

Babe Ruth 1933 All‑Star Game HR ball – sold for $805,000

Barry Bonds 756th HR ball – sold for $752,000

🏆 Top 5 Most Expensive Toys Sold at Auction

1. Jeff Koons’ Rabbit

This stainless-steel sculpture (styled after a balloon animal) sold for $91.1 million in 2019, making it not only the most expensive toy ever auctioned but one of the highest-priced works by a living artist.

2. Astolat Dollhouse Castle

A museum‑quality 9‑ft dollhouse built over 13 years with 29 rooms and 10,000+ miniature pieces. It was appraised at approximately $8.5 million at auction.

3. Gold Lamborghini Aventador Model Car

A 1:8 scale model crafted from carbon fiber, solid gold, platinum, and gemstones by German model maker Robert Gülpen. Sold for about $7.5 million.

4. Automaton Doll “L’Oiseleur”

A 4‑ft mechanical automaton that moves, plays flute, and features singing birds—all crafted by Christian Bailly. Auctioned for around $6.25 million.

5. Rocket‑Firing Boba Fett – Prototype Action Figure (1979, Kenner)

An ultra-rare unreleased prototype of the Star Wars action figure. It sold at auction for $525,000, the highest price ever for a vintage action figure.

📋 Summary Table

Rank Toy & Creator Sale Price (USD)

1 Jeff Koons – Rabbit $91,100,000

2 Astolat Dollhouse Castle $8,500,000

3 Gold Lamborghini Aventador Model Car (Robert Gülpen) $7,500,000

4 L’Oiseleur Automaton Doll $6,250,000

5 Kenner Rocket‑Firing Boba Fett Prototype Figure $525,000

Watches:

🏅 Top 5 Most Expensive Watches Sold at Auction

1. Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime Ref. 6300A‑010

This one-of-a-kind stainless‑steel Grandmaster Chime, fetched a staggering $31.19 million in November 2019 at Christie’s in Geneva, making it the most expensive wristwatch ever sold at auction .

2. Patek Philippe Henry Graves Supercomplication (pocket watch)

Sold in November 2014 at Sotheby’s Geneva, this masterpiece brought in approximately $24 million, holding the record for the most expensive watch of any kind at that time .

3. Rolex Daytona “Paul Newman” (Ref. 6239)

Belonging to Paul Newman personally and inscribed “Drive Carefully Me,” it sold for $17.75 million at Phillips New York in October 2017 — still the highest‐priced wristwatch ever sold publicly.

4. Philippe Dufour Grande et Petite Sonnerie No. 3

An exceptional independent piece made for the Sultan of Brunei. This rare Grande et Petite Sonnerie sold for around $7.63 million, becoming the most expensive independent watch ever auctioned.

5. F.P. Journe Tourbillon Souverain à Remontoire d’Égalité (1993 prot.)

Sold in Geneva in late 2024 for about CHF 7.32 million ($8.36 million USD), this unique early Tourbillon became the priciest wristwatch ever sold by an independent maker at auction.

Paintings:

Edvard Munch’s “The Scream” (1895 pastel‑on‑board) – sold at Sotheby’s London on 2 May 2012 for $119.9 million usd

🎨 1. Salvator Mundi — Leonardo da Vinci

Sold for US $450.3 million at Christie’s New York in November 2017, this painting of Christ remains the highest-priced artwork ever sold at auction.

🎨 2. Shot Sage Blue Marilyn — Andy Warhol

This iconic silkscreen portrait of Marilyn Monroe shattered expectations at Christie’s New York in May 2022, selling for approximately $195 million, becoming the most expensive 20th‑century artwork ever auctioned.

🎨 3. Les Femmes d’Alger (Version O) — Pablo Picasso

Sold at Christie’s New York in May 2015 for around $179.4 million, this vivid Cubist portrait continues to stand as one of the all‑time highest auction records.

🎨 4. Nu Couché — Amedeo Modigliani

Auctioned at Christie’s New York in November 2015 for approximately $170.4 million, this reclining nude is one of Modigliani’s most sought-after works.

🎨 5. Three Studies of Lucian Freud — Francis Bacon

This emotionally intense triptych sold for $142.4 million at Christie’s New York in November 2013, marking the most expensive Bacon ever auctioned.

📋 Summary Table

Rank Artist & Title Price (USD) Auction / Date

1 Leonardo da Vinci – Salvator Mundi $450.3 million Christie’s, Nov 2017

2 Andy Warhol – Shot Sage Blue Marilyn $195 million Christie’s New York, May 2022

3 Pablo Picasso – Les Femmes d’Alger (Version O) $179.4 million Christie’s New York, May 2015

4 Amedeo Modigliani – Nu Couché $170.4 million Christie’s New York, Nov 2015

5 Francis Bacon – Three Studies of Lucian Freud $142.4 million Christie’s New York, Nov 2013

SPORTS JERSEYS:

Michael Jordan’s Game 1, 1998 NBA Finals “Last Dance” jersey – sold for $10.09 million

Kobe Bryant 1996 debut jersey – sold for $7 million

Kobe Bryant 2007‑08 MVP season jersey – sold for $5.85 million

Autographed Basketball card:

Stephen Curry rookie Logoman autographed card (with jersey patch) – sold for $5.9 million

LeBron James rookie card / jersey card etc — sold for $5.2 million

Signed Tennis shoes:

1 Michael Jordan — Air Jordan XIII – Game 2, 1998 NBA Finals $2.238 million — sold at Sotheby’s, April 2023

2 Michael Jordan — Air Jordan 1 – 1985, game-worn & signed $560,000 — sold at Sotheby’s, May 2020

3 Michael Jordan — Air Ship – Rookie season, game-worn & signed $1.45 million — sold at Sotheby’s (2021 sale)

4 Kanye West Yeezy 1 Prototype – Grammy performance $1.8 million — sold at a Sotheby’s private sale, April 2021

5 Michael Jordan — Air Jordan 12 “Flu Game” – 1997 Finals Game $1.38 million — Goldin, June 2023