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Sotheby’s dinosaur auction shows fossils boom is not dying out

Sotheby's puts a $9 million Nanotyrannus on the block, proving dinosaur fossils remain a hot asset for the ultra‑wealthy.

By Archynetys Intelligence Desk · Published October 6, 2026 06:32 UTC · Updated October 6, 2026 07:24 UTC

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Primary Driver: Sotheby's puts a $9 million Nanotyrannus on the block, proving dinosaur fossils remain a hot asset for the ultra‑wealthy.
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Offered by Sotheby’s, the dinosaur is one of the few complete fossils on the market and joins other high‑profile specimens presented in a dedicated paleontology sale. The $9 million figure signals that the fossil boom is still gaining momentum, according to the Financial Times.

Sotheby’s expects the sale to close within weeks, with the proceeds likely funding further acquisitions and conservation projects. Observers will watch whether subsequent auctions replicate the price, which could cement high‑value fossils as a regular asset class for elite investors.

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Questions people are asking

What dinosaur is being offered at auction?

The specimen is a Nanotyrannus dubbed “Jodi,” highlighted in coverage from ArtDependence and Artnet News.

What price has been attached to the Nanotyrannus?

The auction lists the dinosaur at a $9 million price tag, as noted by Artnet News.

What does the sale indicate about the fossil market?

Coverage notes that ultra‑wealthy buyers have spent over 60 billion won on dinosaur bones and the Financial Times says the fossils boom is not dying out, suggesting continued high‑value interest.

The reporting (6)

Sotheby's Is Selling One of Only Three Known Nanotyrannus Skeletons for Up to $9 Million USD
Hypebeast · 21h ago
Ultra-Rich Drive Fever for Dinosaur Fossils, with Top Prices Exceeding 60 Billion Won
news.sbs.co.kr · 21h ago
Sotheby’s to Offer Exceptionally Rare Nanotyrannus “Jodi”
ArtDependence · 21h ago
"Spent Over 60 Billion Won on Dinosaur Bones"... Rare Fossils Captivate the Ultra-Wealthy
아시아경제 · 21h ago
Meet Jodi the Nanotyrannus, a New Dinosaur With a $9M Price Tag
Artnet News · 21h ago
Sotheby’s dinosaur auction shows fossils boom is not dying out
Financial Times · 21h ago

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