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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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Mercedes W 196 R Is The Second Most Expensive Car Ever Sold At Auction
The most expensive car ever auctioned in the world is a Mercedes 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe which was sold for USD 143 million (around Rs 1,266 crore).
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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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George Stubbs' Rare Dog Painting May Fetch Over 1.5 Million Pounds In Auction
George Stubbs' popular painting of a Spanish pointer dog will go under the hammer at Sotheby London next week, 52 years after it was last auctioned.
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"Comedian", Banana Taped To A Wall, Sells For $6.2 Million In New York
A fresh banana taped to a wall -- a provocative work of conceptual art by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan -- was bought for $6.2 million on Wednesday by a cryptocurrency entrepreneur at a New York auction.
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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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Kobe Bryant Locker Sells For $2.9 Million At Auction
The locker Kobe Bryant used for the majority of his legendary NBA career sold for $2.9 million on Friday in New York, as part of an auction of rare sports memorabilia at Sotheby's.
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Sale Of Homes, Priced Rs 10 Crore And Above, Up 8% In Mumbai: Report
India Sotheby's International Realty, one of the leading transaction and advisory firms for luxury homes, and data analytics firm CRE Matrix released the report on Thursday.
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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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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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Mercedes W 196 R Is The Second Most Expensive Car Ever Sold At Auction
The most expensive car ever auctioned in the world is a Mercedes 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe which was sold for USD 143 million (around Rs 1,266 crore).
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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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George Stubbs' Rare Dog Painting May Fetch Over 1.5 Million Pounds In Auction
George Stubbs' popular painting of a Spanish pointer dog will go under the hammer at Sotheby London next week, 52 years after it was last auctioned.
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"Comedian", Banana Taped To A Wall, Sells For $6.2 Million In New York
A fresh banana taped to a wall -- a provocative work of conceptual art by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan -- was bought for $6.2 million on Wednesday by a cryptocurrency entrepreneur at a New York auction.
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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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Kobe Bryant Locker Sells For $2.9 Million At Auction
The locker Kobe Bryant used for the majority of his legendary NBA career sold for $2.9 million on Friday in New York, as part of an auction of rare sports memorabilia at Sotheby's.
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Sale Of Homes, Priced Rs 10 Crore And Above, Up 8% In Mumbai: Report
India Sotheby's International Realty, one of the leading transaction and advisory firms for luxury homes, and data analytics firm CRE Matrix released the report on Thursday.
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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.
