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  1. for sale
    Anthony Bourdain’s Possessions Will Be Auctioned Off Next MonthThe auction will benefit his family and a scholarship set up in his name at the Culinary Institute of America.
    By Nikita Richardson
  2. fashion du jour
    Veep’s Costume Designer Looks Back on Her Favorite Selina Meyer OutfitsPlus, the best clothes up for grabs in the Veep auction.
    By Jessica Goldstein
  3. auctions
    Crack Open That 401(k): Luke Skywalker’s Lightsaber Is Going Up for Auction*Wooom wooom* sound not included.
    By Halle Kiefer
  4. space of the week
    Rare Drawings From the Artist Behind Eloise Are Going Up for AuctionAhead 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
  5. auctions
    An Artwork Made by Artificial Intelligence Just Sold for $400,000The painting fetched 40 times its estimate. Why?
    By Jerry Saltz
  6. art world
    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
  7. art
    The de Koonings in the Storage LockerWhether or not they are authentic, they are for sale.
    By Rachel Corbett
  8. gallery
    The Stories Behind Audrey Hepburn’s Most Treasured PossessionsChristie’s told us the stories behind her favorite pen, purse, and ballet slippers.
    By Mary Dellas
  9. gallery
    The ‘Godfather of Hair Color’ Reflects on His Collection of Iconic PhotographsLeland Hirsch speaks about his connection to photographs by Peter Beard, Helmut Newton, Irving Penn, and more.
    By Mary Dellas
  10. auctions
    You Can Now Be the Proud Owner of One of the Naked Trump StatuesFor several thousand dollars.
    By Sarah Spellings
  13. Kelly Carlin Is Ready for Her Next RideFor 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
  14. golden globes 2018
    34 Time’s Up Dresses Will Be Auctioned Off on eBayWho wants to own Meryl Streep’s Vera Wang dress?
    By Sarah Spellings
  15. game of pitts
    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
  16. amateur hour
    Trump and JFK’s Masterpieces Are Going Head-to-Head in an Art AuctionThey’re inspired by cityscapes.
    By Amanda Arnold
  17. personal effects
    What to Buy From the Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds AuctionThe treasures of Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds are going for pretty reasonable prices.
    By Emilia Petrarca
  18. auctions
    Madonna’s ‘Like a Virgin’ Corset Sold at Auction for $19K, But May Be FakeThe designer claims there is only one that she sewed herself.
    By Sarah Spellings
  19. theft
    Madonna Claims Tupac Prison Letter Was Stolen From Her HomeShe’s filed a court order to have the auction selling her personal items blocked.
    By Dee Lockett
  20. sad!
    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
  21. the man who sold the art
    David Bowie’s Art Collection Auctions for $30 MillionThe late singer and performer’s collection netted double the expected amount.
    By Kaitlin Fontana
  22. mad auctions
    Some Delightful Literary Weirdo Just Bought Truman Capote’s Ashes for $45,000To go in the shrine?
    By Devon Ivie
  25. going once twice sold
    Someone Paid $10,000 for a Set of Four Seasons AshtraysOther outrageous buys included $7,000 for bread baskets and $30,000 for chairs with “assorted surface scratches.”
    By Clint Rainey
  26. kind of creepy
    You Can Now Buy Two Locks of Marilyn Monroe’s Hair for Just $8,000Seems reasonable.
    By Claire Landsbaum
  27. art auctions
    For $13 Million, David Bowie’s Elusive Art Collection Could Be YoursMore than 400 works owned by Bowie will go on display at Sotheby’s in November, and then up for auction.
    By Dee Lockett
  28. space of the week
    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
  29. $$$$$
    Prince’s Purple Rain Ruffled Shirt, Blazer SoldFor a very cool $96,000 each.
    By Devon Ivie
  30. shopping list
    It’s Time to Act Out Your Don Draper FantasiesWith great accuracy.
    By Anna Silman
  31. pope francis
    Car Used by Pope Francis in New York Sells for $300,000 at AuctionIt comes with 15-inch aluminum alloy wheels, an Alpine premium sound system, and a blessing from the archbishop.
    By Joe DeLessio
  32. impulse buys
    Go Buy Prince’s Wedding China Right NowWhat else are you going to eat off of?
    By Allison P. Davis
  33. auctions
    Prince’s Engagement Ring, Handcuffs AuctionedHis ex-wife, Mayte Garcia, and ex-manager are selling a bunch of Prince’s valuables.
    By Dee Lockett
  34. imagine no possessions
    A Lock of John Lennon’s Hair Sold for $35KThe 4-inch lock of hair was cut in 1967.
    By Jackson McHenry
  37. tastemakers
    The Fashion Editor Kondo-ing Her TreasuresJoan Juliet Buck has been collecting the best of art and fashion for years.
    By Véronique Hyland
  38. auctions
    Tony Soprano’s White F*cking Cadillac Escalade Sells for F*cking $119,780Fuggedaboutit.
    By Greg Cwik
  39. auctions
    Would You Drop $60,000 on Kurt Cobain’s Ratty Old Cardigan?For sale: old sweater, lightly worn.
    By Dayna Evans
  40. Sink Your Teeth In
    The World’s Most Expensive Cracker Just Sold for $23,000It survived the sinking of the Titanic.
    By Clint Rainey
  41. Blinged-Out Paintings in Sotheby’s Money AuctionBecause what does the art world love even more than art? Money!
    By Nate Freeman
  42. art
    ‘One of the Greatest Moments in Auction History’The record-breaking shopping spree included a $179 million Picasso and a $140 million Giacometti.
    By Sarah P. Hanson
  43. Auctioneering School Courses, by Alonso CisnerosGentleman in the Back 101. Introductory course to the gentleman in the back. The class will culminate in learning the name of this man, his […]
    By Brian Boone
  44. impulse buys
    Buy These Gilded Items From Oprah’s Chicago HomeAll of Oprah’s favorite things must go!
    By Allison P. Davis
  45. Truffle Shuffle
    ‘World’s Largest’ Truffle Will Be Auctioned in New York CityThe starting bid will be $60,000.
    By Hugh Merwin
  46. design hunting
    Preview: Bunny Mellon’s Sotheby’s AuctionOver 2,000 items, mostly from her storied estate, Oak Spring Farm, in Upperville, Virginia.
    By Wendy Goodman
  49. memorabilia
    Today People Will Bid on Marlene Dietrich’s Iconic TuxedoStarting at $25,000.
    By Erica Schwiegershausen
  50. auctions
    Jackie O’s Dior Bag Just Sold for $31,250At an auction in L.A.
    By Véronique Hyland
  51. Good Cookies
    Someone Paid $6,500 for a Box of Dominique Ansel’s Cookie ShotsThe price included a shot with the baker himself.
    By Hugh Merwin
  52. Auctions
    Pastis’s Kitchen Equipment Goes Up for Auction TodaySeveral pieces of history are up for grabs.
    By Hugh Merwin
  53. Stiff Drinks
    Whisky From SS Politician Shipwreck Up for AuctionJust don’t drink it.
    By Hugh Merwin
  54. other royal weddings
    The Beckham ‘Wedding Crown’ Failed to SellWomp womp.
    By Julie Ma
  55. it's vintage
    Used Princess Di Clothes Sell for $140,000Even with moth holes.
    By Maggie Lange
  56. Opening Bid
    Cronut Box Wears a Wig for a Good CauseExcuse me, but there are several hairs on my cronut.
    By Hugh Merwin
  57. other royal weddings
    The Beckhams Are Selling Their ‘Wedding Crown’Wait, their what?
    By Charlotte Cowles
  58. national treasures
    No One Wants to Buy George Washington’s Thanksgiving ProclamationDue to lack of treasure map, probably.
    By Margaret Hartmann
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