Dallas-based Heritage Auctions is having a record-breaking year, reporting $962 million in sales through just the first half of 2025, marking the highest midyear total in the company’s nearly 50-year history.
The auction house giant continues to dominate the market across categories ranging from rare comics to sports memorabilia and fine art. The company recently announced that this year’s sales surge puts Heritage on track to beat last year’s $1.86 billion total.
“With our 50th anniversary on the horizon in 2026, we’re seeing unmatched momentum,” said CEO and Co-Chairman Steve Ivy.
“As the global leader in the collectibles space, we’ve been expanding our footprint with new offices, launching new categories, setting new records, and welcoming a wave of new generational clients, including many first-time bidders drawn to auctions through their passion for pop culture,” Ivy added.
Heritage’s run of success has been powered by its headline-grabbing auction results.
In January, the original cover art for The Amazing Spider-Man No. 194 sold for more than $1 million, allegedly the highest price ever for a Spider-Man cover.
Sports collectibles also had some big wins for the company.
Roger Maris’ 1961 Yankees jersey sold for $1.58 million, setting a new high for the slugger’s memorabilia. Meanwhile, a rare Michael Jordan Precious Metal Gems basketball card fetched $378,200, breaking the record for the same grade (a quality grade of the sports card usually based on a 1-10 scale).
Classic art also continued to shine in sales, including a Maurice Sendak drawing for Where the Wild Things Are, which sold for $625,000, nearly doubling the artist’s prior record.
Luxury and historical pieces also drew strong interest. As previously reported by The Dallas Express, a 1969 Rolex “Paul Newman” Daytona sold for $250,000, while a set of Fabergé serviceware fetched $750,000.
This year alone, Heritage’s customer base passed 2 million registered online bidders, and new upcoming events promise even more fireworks.
The summer Entertainment auction will reportedly feature pieces from iconic film props like Indiana Jones’ bullwhip and Luke Skywalker’s X-Wing model.
Later this year, a highly anticipated dual-signed Michael Jordan-Kobe Bryant card is expected to fetch at least $6 million, according to the auction house, potentially setting another new record for basketball memorabilia.
“…these recent results speak for themselves. What excites me most is that we’re just getting started. From redefining how collectors engage with the auction world to expanding access across the globe, we’re building a future where more people than ever can participate in preserving and celebrating our cultural history,” said Heritage Co-Chairman Jim Halperin.