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Gold coin collection discovered behind a wall after owner’s death sells — for nearly $4 million

Gold coin collection discovered behind a wall after owner’s death sells — for nearly $4 million

All in all, it was hiding behind just another brick in the…
Napoleon’s iconic hat, red foilo and throne to hit the auction block —but will Elon Musk buy them?

Napoleon’s iconic hat, red foilo and throne to hit the auction block —but will Elon Musk buy them?

Elon Musk could become the owner of a host of French conqueror…

Interest rate cut sparks surge in number of auctions across capital cities

The number of auctions being held over the next two weeks is…
China court auctions off 100 tons of live crocodiles for half a million dollars—but winner must pick up lot at their own risk

China court auctions off 100 tons of live crocodiles for half a million dollars—but winner must pick up lot at their own risk

It could be a while for these crocodiles. A Chinese court is…
Ultra-rare perfectly round egg auctioned off for over $500: ‘One-in-a-billion’

Ultra-rare perfectly round egg auctioned off for over $500: ‘One-in-a-billion’

And you thought eggs in the US were expensive. A single egg…

Arrest over online ancient artefacts auctions in Australia and elsewhere

Authorities in Greece say they have arrested a suspect accused of setting…
Party City to auction off leases to all US stores as it goes out of business

Party City to auction off leases to all US stores as it goes out of business

Party City will be auctioning off the leases for all of its…
Rare dime with misprint sold for $500K at auction after being hidden for decades

Rare dime with misprint sold for $500K at auction after being hidden for decades

This coin is not a dime a dozen. A rare dime with…
$50 painting from Hamptons barn sale nabbed by NY art dealer to fetch six figures at auction: ‘Cinderella discovery’

$50 painting from Hamptons barn sale nabbed by NY art dealer to fetch six figures at auction: ‘Cinderella discovery’

One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. A longtime New York-based art…
Stolen 16th-century painting sells for $22M after being recovered from a bus stop

Stolen 16th-century painting sells for $22M after being recovered from a bus stop

A 16th-century painting stolen from an English manor house and later recovered…