I Can’t Afford This T. Rex up for Auction at Sotheby’s. Starting Bid is $19 Million
A colossal T. rex named 'Gus' has arrived in New York for a Sotheby’s auction with a starting bid of $19 million.
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A T. rex named Gus was presented in New York ahead of an auction at Sotheby's. The dinosaur had a starting bid of $19 million and a $30 million estimate.
The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 47d ago, after coverage quieted.
The obvious questions
What is the name of the T. rex?
The dinosaur is called 'Gus'.
Where is the auction taking place?
According to Phys.org, the T. rex was presented in New York.
What are the price estimates for the specimen?
Gizmodo reports a starting bid of $19 million, while Reuters cites a $30 million estimate.
The story so far
A T. rex skeleton known as 'Gus' is being auctioned by Sotheby’s. The specimen was recently presented in New York ahead of the sale.
Coverage from Reuters, Gizmodo, and Phys.org emphasizes the financial scale of the event, noting a starting bid of $19 million and an estimate of $30 million. The Art Newspaper identifies the dinosaur as a primary pick for July auctions.
Attention now turns to the auction results to see if the final price meets the estimated valuation.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 49d ago.
Sources (6)
- Sotheby’s elegant restaurant Marcel features T. rex tooth display New York Post · 49d ago
- Colossal T. rex 'Gus' roars to auction with $30 million estimate Reuters · 49d ago
- Ancient bones of contention The Critic · 49d ago
- A dinosaur called Gus and a dramatic Highland landscape by Landseer: our pick of the July auctions The Art Newspaper · 49d ago
- 'Gus' the T. rex presented in New York ahead of auction Phys.org · 49d ago
- I Can’t Afford This T. Rex up for Auction at Sotheby’s. Starting Bid is $19 Million Gizmodo · 49d ago
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