Venta récord de 50,1 millones de dólares del esqueleto de T. rex “Gus” en Sotheby’s

Venta récord de 50,1 millones de dólares del esqueleto de T. rex “Gus” en Sotheby’s

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Según NPR, Sotheby's anunció que el casi completo esqueleto de Tyrannosaurus rex apodado “Gus” se subastaría en Nueva York con una puja inicial de 19 millones de dólares y una estimación de 20-30 millones. CNN informó que el fósil, descrito como el mayor T. rex descubierto en Dakota del Sur, podría alcanzar hasta 30 millones y generó debate sobre la propiedad privada de restos científicos. The Guardian informó que el esqueleto se vendió por 50,1 millones de dólares, estableciendo un récord en subastas de fósiles.

USA Today confirmó el precio y señaló que el fósil tiene 67 millones de años. DW. com también destacó la venta récord, y NPR añadió que el comprador permaneció anónimo.

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Sotheby's Theropoda Expeditions Gary "Gus" Licking Cassandra Hatton Scott Persons

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15 de julio de 2026
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Mystery bidder buys T. rex for a record $50 million : NPR
Mystery bidder buys T. rex for a record $50 million : NPR

NPR • 15 de jul 06:25

A nearly complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton nicknamed "Gus" sold for $50.1 million, setting a new auction record for dinosaur fossils.

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14 de julio de 2026
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T. rex 'Gus' sells for record-breaking $50.1 million
T. rex 'Gus' sells for record-breaking $50.1 million

DW.com • 14 de jul 20:24

A nearly complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton sold for $50.1 million at Sotheby's, setting a new record for dinosaur fossils.

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T. rex fossil 'Gus' sells for millions at NYC auction
T. rex fossil 'Gus' sells for millions at NYC auction

USA Today • 14 de jul 17:38

The 67-million-year-old Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton known as Gus sold for $50.1 million, setting a new record for the most expensive fossil ever auctioned.

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T rex fossil ‘Gus’ sells for $50.1m at New York auction, setting new record
T rex fossil ‘Gus’ sells for $50.1m at New York auction, setting new record

The Guardian • 14 de jul 15:41

A nearly complete T. rex skeleton sold for $50.1 million, setting a new record for dinosaur fossils at auction, amid concerns from scientists about private ownership.

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Rare T. rex fossil sells for record $50.1 million at auction
Rare T. rex fossil sells for record $50.1 million at auction

CNN • 14 de jul 15:03

A 67-million-year-old Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton nicknamed Gus sold for $50.13 million at Sotheby’s, becoming the most expensive fossil ever auctioned.

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13 de julio de 2026
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A T. rex fossil may set a sales record. But will science lose?
A T. rex fossil may set a sales record. But will science lose?

CNN • 13 de jul 11:04

A nearly complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton nicknamed “Gus” will be auctioned in New York, where it could fetch up to $30 million, prompting debate over private ownership of important fossils.

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Want to own a real T. rex? It could cost you $30 million
Want to own a real T. rex? It could cost you $30 million

NPR • 13 de jul 00:14

The 38-foot Tyrannosaurus rex fossil known as "Gus" will be auctioned in New York, with a starting bid of $19 million and an estimated final price of $20-30 million.

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