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Displaying all articles tagged:
Auctions
wet t-shirt contests
Mar. 5, 2024
The
Pride and Prejudice
Shirt Has Been Sold for a Handsome Sum
The shirt (soaking wet Colin Firth not included) was auctioned off for charity.
By
Jennifer Zhan
for sale
Mar. 2, 2024
How Many Boxes of Ziti Is the Booth from
The Sopranos
Worth?
This piece of the final episode is currently up for auction on eBay.
By
Jennifer Zhan
who’s selling
Jan. 3, 2024
A Plaza-Apartment Auction, Starting at $1
The Smucker jam family is trying a less conventional method of selling off its one-bedroom.
By
Kim Velsey
design hunting
Nov. 3, 2023
From the Floral, Red Rooms of Barbara Walters
The broadcaster liked monograms, astrology, and her red Eames chair.
By
Angela Serratore
scene report
Sept. 7, 2023
At Freddie Mercury’s Estate Auction, the Rich Go Ga Ga
The only champions at Sotheby’s were the wealthy.
By
Brian Moylan
developing
May 23, 2023
Owner of Flatiron Building Buys Flatiron Building
Jeffrey Gural got it on the second try and saved a bunch of money in the process.
By
Christopher Bonanos
auctions
Apr. 26, 2023
Wanna Brush Your Mustache With Freddie Mercury’s Tiny Tiffany Comb?
About 1,500 items owned by the Queen singer are going up for sale.
By
Jennifer Zhan
bidding wars
Apr. 4, 2023
Yet Another Chance to Buy the Flatiron Building
The 2nd-place bidders did not want it after all.
By
Adriane Quinlan
bidding wars
Mar. 29, 2023
The Flatiron Sale Was a Flop
A mystery buyer backed out, and the second-place bidder doesn’t want to pay.
By
Christopher Bonanos
auctions
Dec. 13, 2022
Elon Musk Is Selling Off Twitter’s Cafeteria
And some Eames chairs too. But the office beds are staying put.
By
Brock Keeling
what a mess
Oct. 24, 2022
The Last Traces of Elizabeth Wurtzel
Everything the author owned was sold off unexpectedly at bargain-basement prices.
By
Choire Sicha
the money game
Nov. 20, 2021
Crypto Fans Lose U.S. Constitution to a Billionaire
Hedge fund manager Ken Griffin won an ultra-rare copy of the Constitution for $43.2 million, outbidding a group of over 17,000 crypto enthusiasts.
By
Kevin T. Dugan
under the gavel
Nov. 15, 2021
Everything We Know About the Immense, Messy Macklowe Art Auction
$600 million worth of Giacomettis, Picassos, de Koonings, and more; one really messy divorce.
By
Kim Velsey
boom time
Dec. 17, 2020
How Much Would You Pay to Blow Up the Trump Plaza Casino?
It’s coming down in January, and Atlantic City is auctioning off the right to push the button.
By
Christopher Bonanos
space of the week
Oct. 9, 2020
Rare Drawings From the Artist Behind
Eloise
Are Going Up for Auction
Ahead of the once-in-a-lifetime sale of his work, Hilary Knight shares the story behind the painting of his fabled heroine.
By
Wendy Goodman
fyre festival
July 31, 2020
The Fyre Fest Merch Auction Is Finally Happening
Pandemic shopping at its finest and worst.
By
Victoria Bekiempis
and
Halle Kiefer
auctions
May 19, 2020
Skål! The Academy Museum Won
Midsommar
’s May Queen Gown With $65,000 Bid
That’s movie
history,
babe.
By
Rebecca Alter
auctions
Jan. 10, 2020
You Can Now Own Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s Boob Suit
And the money is for a good cause.
By
Zoe Haylock
$$$$
Nov. 19, 2019
Who’s Buying Me Hugsy, Joey’s Nighttime Penguin Pal, From the
Friends
Auction?
Dozens of items are about to be auctioned off to celebrate the show’s 25th anniversary.
By
Devon Ivie
sales
Oct. 10, 2019
The Most Interesting Items From Anthony Bourdain’s Estate Auction
Gifts from other notable chefs, a signed
Simpsons
script, and a knife that’ll set most people back a few years on rent.
By
Nikita Richardson
for sale
Sept. 16, 2019
Anthony Bourdain’s Possessions Will Be Auctioned Off Next Month
The auction will benefit his family and a scholarship set up in his name at the Culinary Institute of America.
By
Nikita Richardson
fashion du jour
May 30, 2019
Veep
’s Costume Designer Looks Back on Her Favorite Selina Meyer Outfits
Plus, the best clothes up for grabs in the
Veep
auction.
By
Jessica Goldstein
auctions
Dec. 3, 2018
Crack Open That 401(k): Luke Skywalker’s Lightsaber Is Going Up for Auction
*Wooom wooom* sound not included.
By
Halle Kiefer
auctions
Oct. 25, 2018
An Artwork Made by Artificial Intelligence Just Sold for $400,000
The painting fetched 40 times its estimate. Why?
By
Jerry Saltz
art world
Oct. 18, 2018
How Does the Art World Live With Itself? I Live and Breathe It and I’m Not Sure.
I used to think the art world was at war with money, and vice versa. I’m starting to think we’re in a new equilibrium, defined by ambivalence.
By
Jerry Saltz
art
Oct. 4, 2018
The de Koonings in the Storage Locker
Whether or not they are authentic, they are for sale.
By
Rachel Corbett
gallery
May 8, 2018
The Stories Behind Audrey Hepburn’s Most Treasured Possessions
Christie’s told us the stories behind her favorite pen, purse, and ballet slippers.
By
Mary Dellas
gallery
Apr. 10, 2018
The ‘Godfather of Hair Color’ Reflects on His Collection of Iconic Photographs
Leland Hirsch speaks about his connection to photographs by Peter Beard, Helmut Newton, Irving Penn, and more.
By
Mary Dellas
auctions
Mar. 27, 2018
You Can Now Be the Proud Owner of One of the Naked Trump Statues
For several thousand dollars.
By
Sarah Spellings
Feb. 14, 2018
Kelly Carlin Is Ready for Her Next Ride
For most people, walking the circuitous path of mourning the loss of a parent is challenging. Kelly Carlin has been on a particularly powerful […]
By
Dan Pasternack
golden globes 2018
Jan. 17, 2018
34 Time’s Up Dresses Will Be Auctioned Off on eBay
Who wants to own Meryl Streep’s Vera Wang dress?
By
Sarah Spellings
game of pitts
Jan. 7, 2018
Brad Pitt Was Sadly Outbid to Watch
Game of Thrones
With Emilia Clarke
$120,000 wasn’t enough for the auction gods.
By
Devon Ivie
amateur hour
Nov. 26, 2017
Trump and JFK’s Masterpieces Are Going Head-to-Head in an Art Auction
They’re inspired by cityscapes.
By
Amanda Arnold
personal effects
Oct. 6, 2017
What to Buy From the Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds Auction
The treasures of Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds are going for pretty reasonable prices.
By
Emilia Petrarca
auctions
Aug. 1, 2017
Madonna’s ‘Like a Virgin’ Corset Sold at Auction for $19K, But May Be Fake
The designer claims there is only one that she sewed herself.
By
Sarah Spellings
theft
July 18, 2017
Madonna Claims Tupac Prison Letter Was Stolen From Her Home
She’s filed a court order to have the auction selling her personal items blocked.
By
Dee Lockett
sad!
July 6, 2017
Want to Buy a Used Hotel Bed From the Failed Trump Taj Mahal?
The Atlantic City casino is having a liquidation sale.
By
Jen Kirby
the man who sold the art
Nov. 11, 2016
David Bowie’s Art Collection Auctions for $30 Million
The late singer and performer’s collection netted double the expected amount.
By
Kaitlin Fontana
mad auctions
Sept. 25, 2016
Some Delightful Literary Weirdo Just Bought Truman Capote’s Ashes for $45,000
To go in the shrine?
By
Devon Ivie
going once twice sold
July 27, 2016
Someone Paid $10,000 for a Set of Four Seasons Ashtrays
Other outrageous buys included $7,000 for bread baskets and $30,000 for chairs with “assorted surface scratches.”
By
Clint Rainey
kind of creepy
July 19, 2016
You Can Now Buy Two Locks of Marilyn Monroe’s Hair for Just $8,000
Seems reasonable.
By
Claire Landsbaum
art auctions
July 14, 2016
For $13 Million, David Bowie’s Elusive Art Collection Could Be Yours
More than 400 works owned by Bowie will go on display at Sotheby’s in November, and then up for auction.
By
Dee Lockett
space of the week
July 7, 2016
How to Outfit Your Dining Room in True Mid-Century Style
On July 26, the furnishings and tableware of the legendary Four Seasons restaurant will go on the block through Wright auction house.
By
Wendy Goodman
space of the week
July 7, 2016
How to Outfit Your Dining Room in True Mid-Century Style
On July 26, the furnishings and tableware of the legendary Four Seasons restaurant will go on the block through Wright auction house.
By
Wendy Goodman
$$$$$
July 2, 2016
Prince’s
Purple Rain
Ruffled Shirt, Blazer Sold
For a very cool $96,000 each.
By
Devon Ivie
shopping list
May 23, 2016
It’s Time to Act Out Your Don Draper Fantasies
With great accuracy.
By
Anna Silman
pope francis
Apr. 1, 2016
Car Used by Pope Francis in New York Sells for $300,000 at Auction
It comes with 15-inch aluminum alloy wheels, an Alpine premium sound system, and a blessing from the archbishop.
By
Joe DeLessio
impulse buys
Mar. 14, 2016
Go Buy Prince’s Wedding China Right Now
What else are you going to eat off of?
By
Allison P. Davis
auctions
Mar. 14, 2016
Prince’s Engagement Ring, Handcuffs Auctioned
His ex-wife, Mayte Garcia, and ex-manager are selling a bunch of Prince’s valuables.
By
Dee Lockett
imagine no possessions
Feb. 21, 2016
A Lock of John Lennon’s Hair Sold for $35K
The 4-inch lock of hair was cut in 1967.
By
Jackson McHenry
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