I Can’t Afford This T. Rex up for Auction at Sotheby’s. Starting Bid is $19 Million
A 67-million-year-old T. rex skeleton is set to become the most expensive dinosaur ever sold at auction.
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The fossilized remains of a Tyrannosaurus rex nicknamed 'Gus' are being auctioned by Sotheby’s in New York, with an estimated value of up to $30 million and a starting bid of $19 million. Coverage highlights the specimen’s scientific and cultural significance, with *Reuters* and *Phys.org* noting its presentation in New York ahead of the auction. *The Art Newspaper* frames it alongside other high-profile auction items, while *The Critic* examines the ethical and financial debates surrounding the sale of such fossils. *Gizmodo* emphasizes the staggering price point, framing it as a landmark moment for paleontological artifacts.
Bidders may include museums, private collectors, or institutions, though no official buyers have been named. Watch for reactions from paleontologists and conservation groups regarding the commercialization of scientific specimens.
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Quick answers
What is the estimated value of 'Gus' the T. rex?
Coverage from *Reuters* and *The Art Newspaper* states the estimated value is up to $30 million, with a starting bid of $19 million.
Where and when will the auction take place?
The auction is being held by Sotheby’s in New York, with the specimen currently on display there ahead of the sale.
Who might be interested in bidding on 'Gus'?
Potential bidders could include museums, private collectors, or institutions, though no specific buyers have been identified in the coverage.
Coverage (5)
- Colossal T. rex 'Gus' roars to auction with $30 million estimate Reuters · 5h ago
- Ancient bones of contention The Critic · 5h ago
- A dinosaur called Gus and a dramatic Highland landscape by Landseer: our pick of the July auctions The Art Newspaper · 5h ago
- 'Gus' the T. rex presented in New York ahead of auction Phys.org · 5h ago
- I Can’t Afford This T. Rex up for Auction at Sotheby’s. Starting Bid is $19 Million Gizmodo · 5h ago
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