Biggest Martian fragment on Earth sold for $5.3 million at auction in New York
Auction Highlights Significant Mars Meteorite Sale A prominent Mars meteorite fetched over $5 million at a New York auction specializing in rare geological and archaeological items. Meanwhile, a juvenile dinosaur skeleton drew an astounding price tag of over $30 million. This particular piece of Martian rock, known as NWA 16788, weighs 54 pounds (or 25 […]
Original Star Wars trilogy’s Darth Vader lightsaber expected to sell for up to $3 million at auction
May the Force and property be with you. The lightsabers wielded by Darth Vader in the final two films of the original “Star Wars” trilogy are set to be auctioned off, along with a variety of other franchise memorabilia, with projections suggesting they could fetch millions. The main duel lightsaber, used by the iconic villain […]
Auction of Earth’s largest piece of Mars expected to reach $4M
Rare Mars Meteorite Set for Auction A significant Mars meteorite is set to be auctioned at Sotheby’s on July 16th, potentially fetching over $4 million. The specific meteorite, known as NWA 16788, was found in the Agadez region of Niger in 2023. It’s currently available in an online auction, with bids having reached $1.6 million […]
Unique Shem Tov Bible comes back to Israel after fetching almost $7 million at auction
14th Century Bible Unveiled in Israel Israeli officials recently showcased a remarkable 14th-century Bible, acquired just a year ago for a striking seven-figure amount. The National Library of Israel announced details about the Shem Tov Bible exhibition in a press release, highlighting a collection of ancient books that were loaned from their private owners starting […]
Abraham Lincoln’s gloves from Ford’s Theatre receive top bid at presidential auction
Auction of Lincoln’s Personal Items Draws Attention A recent auction featured personal belongings of President Abraham Lincoln, and one item particularly stood out. The leather gloves that were reportedly in Lincoln’s pocket on the night he was assassinated attracted significant interest. They sold for an astonishing $1.52 million, which included the buyer’s premium fee, according […]
Chicago Suburb Works to Preserve Pope Leo XIV’s Childhood Home From Being Sold at Auction
Dalton Village to Acquire Childhood Home of Pope Leo XIV The village of Dalton is positioned to gain ownership of the childhood residence of Pope Leo XIV. This follows the decision by the current owner to place the property up for auction. The auction is managed by Paramount Realty and is set to conclude on […]
Giacometti bronze bust fails to sell at auction, surprises art world
During the Sotheby’s high-stakes auction on Tuesday night, attendees were left stunned when the $70 million bronze bust by Alberto Giacometti didn’t find a buyer, leaving many in disbelief. Giacometti’s piece, titled “Grand Tête Mince (Grand Tête De Diego),” had sky-high expectations, but it turned out to be too ambitious for the cash-conscious crowd. Bidding […]
Whisky found in Loch Ness goes for over $1,000 at auction
The first bottle of “whisky” that has been aged in barrels submerged in Loch Ness, Scotland, is set to be auctioned for more than $1,000. This bottle, named “Don Hayne” after the Gaelic word for “deep,” was submerged 702 feet below the surface of the famous Scottish lake on Valentine’s Day. The initial “Loch Ness […]
Piprahwa gemstone auction paused due to legal concerns from India
Postponement of Sotheby’s Auction of Buddha-Related Gems Auction House Sotheby’s has decided to delay the auction of a significant collection of gems associated with Buddha’s remains after the Indian government threatened legal action, urging the return of these items. The auction, which was set to take place in Hong Kong, featured a collection dubbed the […]
Buddha’s Precious Treasures, Estimated At Rs 107 Crore, To Be Sold At Auction In Hong Kong
An extraordinary collection of ancient gems, believed to be buried alongside Buddha’s ashes, is going up for auction this week at Sotheby’s in Hong Kong. Unearthed in 1898 from a pagoda in Piplawa, near what is now Uttar Pradesh—Buddha’s birthplace—this remarkable find includes pearls, rubies, sapphires, topaz, garnets, corals, amethysts, rock crystals, seashells, and gold […]