Olympic Memorabilia
Olympic Memorabilia | Ancient & Modern Olympics
The Olympic Games have been the world’s greatest sporting stage since their revival in Athens in 1896.
Every four years, the Summer and Winter Olympics bring together athletes, nations and defining moments - producing some of the most recognisable medals, torches and artefacts in sport.
BUDDS is a leading auction house for Olympic memorabilia, trusted to handle items spanning more than a century of competition.
Our sales have featured Sydney 2000 Olympics memorabilia alongside pieces from landmark Games including the 1936 Berlin Olympics, the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, the 1972 Munich Olympics and the 1996 Atlanta Olympics and beyond.
“Because the Olympics is about achievement and excellence - but more than anything, it is about awe. It’s all so incredible, and you can’t help but feel grateful to get to see it and feel like you’re part of it. And then do it again in four years.”
- Will Leitch, Intelligencer
We have extensive experience in dealing with Olympics memorabilia items including:
- Autographs
- Books
- Decorative Works of Art
- Ephemera
- Equipment
- Kit & Clothing
- Medals
- Photographs
- Programmes
- Tickets
- Trophies & Awards
Olympic Memorabilia Auction Results
BUDDS has delivered record results for Olympic memorabilia across eras:
An exceptionally rare silver bearer’s torch, one of only 15 produced and complete with its original burner, designed by Aukusti Tuhka. Sold for £420,000, it symbolises the Games where Emil Zátopek, the “Czech Locomotive”, won an unprecedented triple gold in the 5,000m, 10,000m and marathon.
A first-place silver medal from the inaugural Modern Olympics, designed by Jules Chaplain. Realised £180,000, from the Games that introduced events such as the marathon, won by Spyridon Louis, who became Greece’s first Olympic hero.
Innsbruck 1976 Winter Olympics Medal
Gold medal awarded to Soviet biathlete Nikolai Kruglov Snr, who helped secure victory in the 4x7.5km relay. Achieved £56,000, during an era of Soviet dominance in Winter Olympic sport, where their biathletes and skiers set the standard.
Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympics Medal
Gold medal awarded to a member of the Canadian men’s ice hockey team. Sold for £70,000, tied to Canada’s first Olympic ice hockey gold in 50 years, with captain Mario Lemieux leading a team stacked with NHL stars.
Consign Olympic Memorabilia with BUDDS
We are actively seeking Olympic memorabilia for upcoming auctions from Sydney 2000 to the 2024 Olympics, and from historic Games such as 1936 Berlin, 1956 Melbourne, 1972 Munich and 1996 Atlanta and beyond.
Contact our specialists for a valuation and present your items to an international audience of Olympic collectors.
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