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New Zealand Dairy Auction Price Index Falls 0.6 Percent
The Global Dairy Trade price index declined 0.6 percent on June 2, reversing the prior session's 0.6 percent gain. Average winning prices fell to $4,021 per metric ton from $4,198.
abcnews.go.comMexican Government to Auction Land Where Cartel Leader Died
The Mexican government will auction a plot inside a Tapalpa country club where Nemesio Oseguera, known as El Mencho, was killed in February. The property carries a starting price of about $750,000 and is one of 211 lots scheduled for sale on Thursday.
ForbesLeBron James Grip Powder Sells for $2,150 at Cavaliers Auction
The Cleveland Cavaliers and The Realest auctioned authenticated memorabilia including a bottle of grip powder used by LeBron James. The item sold for $2,150 and ranked as the highest-selling non-jersey item among 44 collectibles.
National ReviewAuction Results Show Gains for Select Abstract Works
Recent sales at an art fair produced higher prices for certain abstract paintings. Additional pieces featuring interior scenes, ocean views, and textile works also changed hands.
nationalpost.comArgentina Offers 15 Vaca Muerta Oil Blocks for Bid
Argentina placed 15 shale oil blocks in the Vaca Muerta formation up for auction. State-controlled YPF simultaneously announced a $25 billion oil export project.
etftrends.comU.S. Sells $19 Billion in 10-Year TIPS at 2.169% Yield
The Treasury sold $19 billion of 10-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities. The high yield reached 2.169 percent with a bid-to-cover ratio of 2.52.
SemaforTwo artworks sell for over $100 million each
A Jackson Pollock painting and a Constantin Brancusi sculpture sold for $181 million and $108 million. The sales indicate renewed strength at the top of the art market.
wwd.comDiane Keaton Auction Features Collages, Clothing and Scripts
Bonhams will hold a sale of Diane Keaton's personal items in New York on 8 June. The exhibition includes collages, clothing, scripts and other objects from the actor's collection.
nypost.comAbstract Expressionist Painting and Bronze Sculpture Sell for Over $100 Million Each
A drip painting by an Abstract Expressionist artist sold for $181.2 million including fees at Christie’s. A bronze head by a Romanian sculptor from the S.I. Newhouse collection brought $107.6 million at the same auction.
domusweb.itMark Rothko Painting Sells for $85.8 Million at New York Auction
A red rectangular abstract painting by Mark Rothko sold for $85.8 million. The sale occurred during spring auctions in New York. The auction house described it as a strong start to the season.
CnbcThree Artworks Estimated at $100 Million Each Head to New York Auctions
Nearly $2 billion in art will be offered at auctions in New York over the next week, the largest test of the market since the start of the Iran war. Three works carry estimates of up to $100 million each, with more than 20 others estimated above $20 million. Auction houses report…
foxnews.com5.5-Carat Blue-Green Diamond Sells for $17.3 Million at Geneva Auction
A 5.5-carat triangular-cut diamond described as the largest fancy vivid blue-green diamond known to exist sold for more than 13.5 million Swiss francs at Christie’s in Geneva on Wednesday. The price more than doubled the amount the same stone fetched at auction in 2014. The aucti…
Nbc NewsChristie’s to Auction 16 Works From S.I. Newhouse Collection Expected to Reach $450 Million
Christie’s will sell 16 works from the private collection of the late media executive S.I. Newhouse on May 18. The sale, which features pieces by Jackson Pollock, Constantin Brancusi, Pablo Picasso and Jasper Johns, is projected to total roughly $450 million. Combined with prior…
udiscovermusic.com1977 Luke Skywalker Bubblegum Card Sells for $730,072
A 1977 Topps Series 1 Luke Skywalker bubblegum card sold for $730,072 at auction, more than doubling the previous record for such an item. The card was part of a larger Star Wars memorabilia sale by Heritage Auctions that totaled $3,811,584. Other items included a 5-foot Millenni…
vancouversun.comRare Collectibles Achieve High Auction Prices Among Wealthy Buyers
Rare items such as a modified guitar and a bottle of wine have sold for millions at recent auctions. Experts attribute the high values to scarcity and uniqueness. These sales reflect trends in luxury spending among high-net-worth individuals.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewRare Gold 'Una and the Lion' Coin from 1839 Sells for £110,000 at Auction
A rare gold coin known as 'Una and the Lion,' minted in 1839, sold for £110,000 at auction. Fewer than 300 of these coins were produced, and the example came from an estate in Bangor, Wales. The coin features a design by William Wyon depicting Una leading a lion, based on Edmund…