Olympic Torches Spark Strong Bidding at RR Auction

The Olympics sale at RR Auction brings together historic symbols of global athletic achievement. Among the premier offerings is the Olympic Torch Collection (25) - Honoring Summer and Winter Games from 1936 to 2024 from the Collection of Fred Raymon, a comprehensive assembly tracing nearly a century of design. Individual highlights include the Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics Torch, a rare artifact from the iconic winter games, and the Lillehammer 1994 Winter Olympics Torch, celebrated for its elegant wooden and metal construction. Collectors are also eyeing the Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics Torch and the Mexico City 1968 Summer Olympics Rare ‘Type 6’ Torch with Spanish Torch Relay Participation Medal.

This specialized auction follows a busy summer schedule for RR Auction. In July, the house hosted the Spirit of '76: America's 250th Anniversary Auction, which realized $1,791,647, alongside the Fine Autographs and Artifacts Featuring Revolutionary War Part Two, which brought in $918,468. Earlier in June, the Marvels of Modern Music sale achieved $998,834.

For industry professionals, the memorabilia category represents a major sector of the collectibles market, generating $35,375,605 across tracked houses this year, with an average sell-through rate of 95.6%. While Goldin leads the category, RR Auction remains a key player. Across all its sales this year, RR Auction has achieved $13,529,439 in total realized value, maintaining a year-to-date sell-through rate of 99.9%.

The Olympics sale is open for bidding now. The Olympic Torch Collection (25) - Honoring Summer and Winter Games from 1936 to 2024 from the Collection of Fred Raymon leads with a current bid of $36,603. The Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics Torch has reached a current bid of $20,000, while the Lillehammer 1994 Winter Olympics Torch stands at a current bid of $14,272. Bidding for the Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics Torch has climbed to $7,423, followed by the Mexico City 1968 Summer Olympics Rare ‘Type 6’ Torch with Spanish Torch Relay Participation Medal at $6,748 and the Albertville 1992 Winter Olympics Torch at $6,748. The Innsbruck 1976 Winter Olympics Torch has a current bid of $6,134, and the Melbourne 1956 Summer Olympics Torch sits at $3,808.