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India Intervenes As Hong Kong Set To Auction Buddha's Sacred Jewels
The Ministry of Culture on Monday said it has sent a legal notice to Sotheby's in Hong Kong, asking the auction house to immediately halt the upcoming sale of the Buddha's sacred jewels and return the artefacts to India.
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Buddha's Sacred Jewels, Valued At Rs 107 Crore, To Be Auctioned In Hong Kong
A remarkable collection of ancient jewels, once buried beside what were believed to be the Buddha's ashes, is set to be auctioned at Sotheby's in Hong Kong this week.
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Stone Tablet Engraved With Ten Commandments Sells For $5 Million
A stone tablet carrying engravings of the Ten Commandments sold for $5 million at auction on Wednesday, Sotheby's announced.
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This Solitary Banana Duct-Taped To A Wall Could Sell For Over Rs 10 Cr
Maurizio Cattelan's artwork "Comedian," a banana duct-taped to a wall, returns to the spotlight as it heads to auction, with Sotheby's estimating it will fetch between $1 million and $1.5 million.
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Mysterious 18th Century Necklace With 500 Diamonds Set For Auction
A mysterious 18th century necklace made from around 500 diamonds, some of which are believed to have been taken from a piece that contributed to Marie Antoinette's demise, will go on sale in November, Sotheby's said on Monday.
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Historian Spots Lost 16th Century Portrait Of King Henry VIII In X Post
A missing portrait of King Henry VIII has been spotted in the background of a photo shared on social media. Art historian Adam Busiakiewicz, a consultant for Sotheby's auction house, saw the piece in a photo shared by Lord Lieutenant of Warwickshire.
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World's Largest Stegosaurus Skeleton Put On Auction, May Fetch $4-6 Million
The largest stegosaurus skeleton ever found is expected to fetch millions of dollars at auction in New York next week, likely fueling objections from palaeontologists.
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Original Harry Potter Artwork Fetches Record-Breaking $1.9 Million At Auction
The artwork depicts the iconic scene from the first book, "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone," featuring the young wizard standing before the Hogwarts Express.
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Francis Bacon's Portrait Sells For $ $27.7 Million At Sotheby's Auction
A portrait by British painter Francis Bacon of his great love sold for $27.7 million at Sotheby's spring sales in New York on Monday, topping the first night of contemporary art auctions that grossed $234.6 million.
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Muhammad Ali's "Thrilla In Manila" Shorts Up For Auction
The shorts worn by Muhammad Ali in his legendary "Thrilla in Manila" boxing match are up for grabs at Sotheby's in New York, part of a growing sports memorabilia market eyed by auction houses.
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Michael Jordan's Championship Shoes Sold For Record $8 Million At Auction
As part of Sotheby's "The Dynasty Collection," the six unique trainers that Mr Jordan wore throughout his six NBA championship victories with the Chicago Bulls in the 1990s were put up for sale.
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Rare Air Jordans Valued At Rs 8 Lakh Discovered In Donation Bin In US
Gold Nike Air Jordan 3 sneakers crafted for Spike Lee at the 2019 Oscars were discovered in the donation bin of a homeless shelter in Portland, Oregon.
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World's "Most Sought-After" Scotch Whisky From 1926 Sold For $2.7 Million At Auction
The bottle of Scotch, described by experts as "the most sought-after" whiskey in the world features unique labels designed by Italian painter Valerio Adami.
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This 1962 Ferrari Is 2nd Most Expensive Car Ever Auctioned. It Sold For...
A 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO sports car sold for $51.7 million in New York on Monday, making it the second most expensive car ever sold at auction, Sotheby's said.
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Pablo Picasso's 'Woman With A Watch' Sold For $139 Million
One of Pablo Picasso's masterpieces, "Woman with a Watch," was sold at auction Wednesday night for $139.3 million by Sotheby's in New York, the second-highest price ever achieved for the artist.
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India Intervenes As Hong Kong Set To Auction Buddha's Sacred Jewels
The Ministry of Culture on Monday said it has sent a legal notice to Sotheby's in Hong Kong, asking the auction house to immediately halt the upcoming sale of the Buddha's sacred jewels and return the artefacts to India.
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Buddha's Sacred Jewels, Valued At Rs 107 Crore, To Be Auctioned In Hong Kong
A remarkable collection of ancient jewels, once buried beside what were believed to be the Buddha's ashes, is set to be auctioned at Sotheby's in Hong Kong this week.
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Stone Tablet Engraved With Ten Commandments Sells For $5 Million
A stone tablet carrying engravings of the Ten Commandments sold for $5 million at auction on Wednesday, Sotheby's announced.
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This Solitary Banana Duct-Taped To A Wall Could Sell For Over Rs 10 Cr
Maurizio Cattelan's artwork "Comedian," a banana duct-taped to a wall, returns to the spotlight as it heads to auction, with Sotheby's estimating it will fetch between $1 million and $1.5 million.
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Mysterious 18th Century Necklace With 500 Diamonds Set For Auction
A mysterious 18th century necklace made from around 500 diamonds, some of which are believed to have been taken from a piece that contributed to Marie Antoinette's demise, will go on sale in November, Sotheby's said on Monday.
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Historian Spots Lost 16th Century Portrait Of King Henry VIII In X Post
A missing portrait of King Henry VIII has been spotted in the background of a photo shared on social media. Art historian Adam Busiakiewicz, a consultant for Sotheby's auction house, saw the piece in a photo shared by Lord Lieutenant of Warwickshire.
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World's Largest Stegosaurus Skeleton Put On Auction, May Fetch $4-6 Million
The largest stegosaurus skeleton ever found is expected to fetch millions of dollars at auction in New York next week, likely fueling objections from palaeontologists.
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Original Harry Potter Artwork Fetches Record-Breaking $1.9 Million At Auction
The artwork depicts the iconic scene from the first book, "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone," featuring the young wizard standing before the Hogwarts Express.
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Francis Bacon's Portrait Sells For $ $27.7 Million At Sotheby's Auction
A portrait by British painter Francis Bacon of his great love sold for $27.7 million at Sotheby's spring sales in New York on Monday, topping the first night of contemporary art auctions that grossed $234.6 million.
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Muhammad Ali's "Thrilla In Manila" Shorts Up For Auction
The shorts worn by Muhammad Ali in his legendary "Thrilla in Manila" boxing match are up for grabs at Sotheby's in New York, part of a growing sports memorabilia market eyed by auction houses.
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Michael Jordan's Championship Shoes Sold For Record $8 Million At Auction
As part of Sotheby's "The Dynasty Collection," the six unique trainers that Mr Jordan wore throughout his six NBA championship victories with the Chicago Bulls in the 1990s were put up for sale.
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Rare Air Jordans Valued At Rs 8 Lakh Discovered In Donation Bin In US
Gold Nike Air Jordan 3 sneakers crafted for Spike Lee at the 2019 Oscars were discovered in the donation bin of a homeless shelter in Portland, Oregon.
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World's "Most Sought-After" Scotch Whisky From 1926 Sold For $2.7 Million At Auction
The bottle of Scotch, described by experts as "the most sought-after" whiskey in the world features unique labels designed by Italian painter Valerio Adami.
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This 1962 Ferrari Is 2nd Most Expensive Car Ever Auctioned. It Sold For...
A 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO sports car sold for $51.7 million in New York on Monday, making it the second most expensive car ever sold at auction, Sotheby's said.
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Pablo Picasso's 'Woman With A Watch' Sold For $139 Million
One of Pablo Picasso's masterpieces, "Woman with a Watch," was sold at auction Wednesday night for $139.3 million by Sotheby's in New York, the second-highest price ever achieved for the artist.
