T. Rex Fossil Sells for $50.1 Million, Putting the King Back On Top
A T. rex fossil named Gus just shattered auction records—here’s why paleontologists and collectors are buzzing.
Answered
What is the name of the T. rex fossil that sold?
The fossil is nicknamed Gus.
Which auction house handled the sale?
The sale took place at Sotheby’s in New York.
What percentage of the original skeleton is included in the fossil?
The fossil includes 70% of the original skeleton.
Where it stands
A *Tyrannosaurus rex* fossil nicknamed Gus sold for **$50.1 million** at a Sotheby’s auction in New York, surpassing the previous record for the most expensive dinosaur fossil ever auctioned. Media outlets including *CNBC* and *Hypebeast* highlight the sale as a landmark moment for both paleontology and the art market, framing it as a rare convergence of scientific and collector interest.
The auction drew global attention, with bids reportedly coming from private collectors and institutions. The record-breaking price may spur further interest in dinosaur fossils and high-value scientific artifacts.
Coverage does not yet specify the buyer’s identity or plans for the specimen, but experts cited in reports suggest this could influence future fossil valuations and conservation efforts.
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The reporting (15)
- The Most Expensive Dinosaur Fossil in History Is Now a T. Rex Named Gus Gizmodo · 47d ago
- Gus the $50m T-rex breaks dinosaur fossil sale record at New York auction Sky News · 47d ago
- Mystery bidder buys T. rex nicknamed 'Gus' for a record $50 million NPR · 47d ago
- Tyrannosaurus rex fossil sells for record $50 million at auction FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · 47d ago
- Rare T. rex fossil sells for record $50.1 million at auction KCCI · 47d ago
- Nearly 38-Foot T. Rex Named ‘Gus’ That Fetched Over $50M at Auction Leaves Scientists Worried People.com · 47d ago
- Massive T. rex fossil roars to $50 million sale, becoming one of the priciest ever auctioned Fox News · 47d ago
- T. rex nicknamed Gus sells at auction for record $50 million US CBC · 47d ago
- T. rex 'Gus' sold at auction for record $50 million Yahoo · 47d ago
- $50 million paid for huge T-Rex fossil at auction Yahoo · 47d ago
- Mystery winner buys T. rex nicknamed ‘Gus’ for a record $50 million at auction Pioneer Press · 47d ago
- T. rex sells for $50 million, becoming the most expensive dinosaur fossil ever auctioned CNBC · 47d ago
- Gus the T-Rex Sells for Record $50.1 Million USD at Sotheby's Hypebeast · 47d ago
- T rex fossil ‘Gus’ sells for $50.1m at New York auction, setting new record The Guardian · 47d ago
- T. Rex Fossil Sells for $50.1 Million, Putting the King Back On Top The New York Times · 47d ago
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