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Titanic Passenger's Letter Sells for Record-Breaking £300,000

A letter written by Titanic passenger Colonel Archibald Gracie days before the ship sank sold for £300,000 ($400,000) at auction in England, five times its estimated price, due to its premonitory tone and historical significance.

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Hudson's Bay Exceeds Liquidation Sales Projections Amidst Asset Sale

Hudson's Bay Co. is selling its assets and leases separately; 18 bidders showed interest in 65 leases, while liquidation sales from March 15 to April 18 reached $235.7 million, exceeding projections, though sales are slowing; the company's art and artifacts will also be sold.

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Queensland Trustee's Uninhabitable Homes Prove Hot Property

In 2024, the Queensland Public Trustee sold over 340 homes at auction, many needing significant renovations and selling for up to 30% below market value; the high demand, with 80% clearance rates, reflects Brisbane's strong renovation market and high property prices.

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Sotheby's UFO-Themed Watch Auction Nets $1.6 Million

Sotheby's Geneva 'Area_51' auction, a UFO-themed watch sale held April 3rd, saw a F.P. Journe watch sell for $238,425, contributing to a total of $1.6 million in sales with nearly a third of buyers under 40.

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Medieval Bishop's Ring Unearthed in Norfolk

A 63-year-old retired firefighter, Mark Sell, unearthed a well-preserved medieval bishop's ring dating back to the late 12th or early 13th century in Shipdham, Norfolk, England, in November 2019; the ring, adorned with sapphires, emeralds, and garnets, is scheduled for auction on March 26th.

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Jordan and Bryant's Debut Jerseys Expected to Fetch US\$20 Million

Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant's debut NBA jerseys are expected to sell for a combined US\$20 million at Sotheby's spring auction; the high price reflects the rarity of these 'rookie memorabilia' and the legendary status of the players.

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Rare Frank Lloyd Wright Lamp to Auction for $5 Million

A rare Frank Lloyd Wright Double-Pedestal lamp from the 1904 Dana-Thomas House is to be auctioned at Sotheby's on May 13th, with an estimated sale price of $3 million to $5 million, reflecting its historical significance and rarity.

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HBC to Auction Historically Significant Artifacts, Including 1670 Charter

Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) announced it will separately auction its collection of historically significant art and artifacts, including its 1670 charter, amid a broader sale process of its assets and operations due to financial difficulties.

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Christie's to Auction Record-Sized Golconda Blue Diamond

Christie's will auction "The Golconda Blue," a 23.24-carat fancy vivid blue diamond with a $35-50 million estimate, on May 14 in Geneva; its history traces back to Indian royalty and renowned jewelers.

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Joann Stores to Liquidate All Locations After Bankruptcy

Joann Stores, an 82-year-old fabric and craft retailer, is closing all 790 of its stores after failing to find a buyer following its second Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, resulting in a liquidation sale with discounts up to 40% and an auction of its properties.

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Jordan and Bryant's Debut Jerseys to Fetch $20 Million at Auction

Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant's first NBA game-worn jerseys are going up for auction at Sotheby's this spring, with an estimated combined sale price of $20 million, reflecting the high demand for rookie memorabilia and the enduring legacies of these basketball legends.

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Cedric Morris Painting Sells for £162,500

A two-sided painting by Cedric Morris, founder of the East Anglian School of Painting & Drawing, sold for £162,500 at a Cheffins auction on Thursday, exceeding expectations by more than double. The oil on canvas, depicting a floral landscape and art school outbuildings, was a gift from Morris to stu...

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