Record $50.1 Million Sale of T. rex Skeleton “Gus” at Sotheby’s

Record $50.1 Million Sale of T. rex Skeleton “Gus” at Sotheby’s

According to NPR, Sotheby's announced that the nearly complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton nicknamed “Gus” would be auctioned in New York with a starting bid of $19 million and an estimated final price of $20-30 million. CNN reported that the fossil, described as the largest T. rex discovered in South Dakota, was expected to fetch up to $30 million and sparked debate over private ownership of important fossils. The Guardian reported that the skeleton sold for $50.

1 million at the New York auction, establishing a new record for dinosaur fossils. USA Today confirmed the price and noted the fossil is 67 million years old. DW. com echoed the record sale, and NPR later highlighted that the buyer remained anonymous.

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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 Հուլ 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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T. rex 'Gus' sells for record-breaking $50.1 million
T. rex 'Gus' sells for record-breaking $50.1 million

DW.com • 14 Հուլ 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 Հուլ 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 Հուլ 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 Հուլ 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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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 Հուլ 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 Հուլ 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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