auction
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A 1999 6-liter “Methuselah” bottle from the cellar of billionaire businessman Bill Koch sold for $275,000 at a Christie’s auction last year.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
To celebrate Monroe’s 100th birthday on June 1, five photos from the shoot are being auctioned off through proxy bidding until Tuesday morning, when the live auction will occur.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Significant supply comes Thursday from an Italian auction as well as from Austrian and Portuguese bond syndications.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
A couple who spotted two paintings in a skip while walking their dog have seen them fetch £16,000 at auction.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
The monthly court date was always a well-attended event, as it provided citizens with a forum to settle disputes, conduct all manner of legal transactions, and hold public auction.
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
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