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A sale as old as time: Natural History Museum to display £450,000 dinosaur fossil after London gallery helps secure buyer

The Art Newspaper

The final sale price has not been disclosed, but is understood to be close to the £450,000 listed price. We were very fortunate that an existing client, who is a very generous philanthropist, decided to acquire it for the museum,” Aaron adds. Until now, the collectors have focused on art. “We

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Modigliani Drawing Exposed as Fake and Seized Ahead of Sale

Artnet News

The drawing raised immediate suspicions when it was submitted for an export license in 2022. The post Modigliani Drawing Exposed as Fake and Seized Ahead of Sale appeared first on Artnet News.

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Cleveland Museum of Art acquires rare Giambologna marble sculpture

The Art Newspaper

Photo courtesy of Gary Kirchenbauer In 1989, an unpromising-sounding but alluring marble sculpture of a female nude came up for sale at a Christie’s auction held at an English country house in Hertfordshire. Wengraf handled the sale. Marcus 24 June 2025 Share Giambologna, Fata Morgana , early 1570s Cleveland Museum of Art.

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Battered and Broken: The Nirvana Guitar

WorthPoint

The guitar has reached legendary status among collectors and fans, and Jarosz has decided to put it up for sale. Julien’s Auction House handled the sale of this instrument, realizing a final price of $4.5 million in 2022. When not writing or walking her snorty pug, Penny, she enjoys yard sales, flea markets, and badminton.

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Final sale of the Flower majolica collection heads to Strawser August 20

Auction Central News

WOLCOTTVILLE, IN — Property lawyer Edward Flower (1929-2022) and his wife Marilyn (1930-2017) were inveterate collectors: first it was American impressionism, then artist-signed prints and British art pottery, and lastly, majolica.

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Goldin Breaks Boba Fett Prototype Record with $1.34M Sale

WorthPoint

Fresh off its acquisition by eBay as part of a larger deal with Collectors, Goldin Auctions remains a leading collectibles auction house and home to many record sales, including several in its recent Goldin 100 auction in August. The post Goldin Breaks Boba Fett Prototype Record with $1.34M Sale appeared first on WorthPoint.

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Insights on Auction Sales: Mickey Mantle, Beer Can, Snow White

WorthPoint

We thought it would be a great idea for him to select some of his favorite sold items and explain why those sales stood out to him. Take a look at his thoughts on a few of our partners’ recent sales. million back in 2022, making today’s sale look like a “bargain” by comparison. brought $12.6 WorthPoint—Discover.

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