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It's a world record for Gus! The T. Rex just became the most expensive dinosaur ever sold at auction. This morning at #SothebysNewYork, the room erupted into applause as seven online, phone and in-person bidders battled over 10 minutes for a final hammer price of over $50.1 million. Excavated in Harding County, South Dakota, the 67-million-year-old specimen took five years in the making and is officially the largest and most complete T. Rex sold. Gus exceeded the 2024 ‘Apex' Stegosaurus fossil sale, doubling its low estimate of $20-30 million.

It’s a world record for Gus! The T. Rex just sold for $50.1 million at Sotheby’s New York, becoming the most expensive dinosaur ever up for auction. Discover the story of the 67-million-year-old fossil >> bit.ly/4firX1H

Designed by renowned gem dealer Anup Jogani, this Burmese pink sapphire and diamond ring evokes the timeless aesthetic of Princess Diana’s historic engagement ring. Just under three carats, it features a central oval sapphire surrounded by circular old European and transitional-cut diamonds, all set in 18-karat yellow gold. Buy it now >> sothebys.com/en/buy/pdp/lux… Here, Sotheby’s Frank Everett and Jogani discuss this rare stone and how you can now shop it exclusively on Sotheby’s Marketplace.

Bone by bone, day by day. It's taken half a decade to fully assemble Gus the T. Rex, and tomorrow, the 67-million-year-old specimen officially goes under the hammer at #SothebysNewYork. From excavation and identification to restoration and mounting, bringing together one of the largest and most complete T. Rex specimens ever to come to market has been a true labor of love. Watch the short documentary >> bit.ly/4firX1H Here, Sotheby's Cassandra Hatton and the excavation crew take a final look at the formation of this magnificent fossil. Estimated between $20-30 million, Gus is set to become the most valuable dinosaur offered at auction. The Summer Season is presented in partnership with @sothebysrealty.

Directly from the personal collection of Buzz Aldrin, you can now own timepieces from one of space exploration's greatest pioneers. Bid now >> bit.ly/4vo1bLh On July 20, 1969, Aldrin made history as the Lunar Module Pilot on Apollo 11. Following mission commander Neil Armstrong, he notably became the second person to ever walk on the Moon. View these wristwatches in our galleries at #SothebysNewYork.

Come see Gus the T. Rex at #SothebysNewYork before 14 July! Starring in the Natural History live auction, the 67-million-year-old specimen is one of the largest and most complete T. Rexes ever discovered. Estimated between $20-30 million, Gus is set to become the most valuable dinosaur offered at auction. Plan your visit >> bit.ly/4wGRRDu Our galleries at 945 Madison Avenue are open this weekend and are free to the public. The Summer Season is presented in partnership with @sothebysrealty.

Less than 24 hours remain before our Abu Dhabi Collectors' Edit: Materiality online sale comes to a close. For our final spotlight, we turn to two exceptional unsigned jewels, perfectly suited for the summer season. Bid now >> bit.ly/4wD8i3J From a striking 77.95-carat square diamond necklace to a 2.11-carat pear-shaped unmounted yellow diamond, discover remarkable pieces waiting to be collected.

Tune in LIVE to preview the Abu Dhabi Collectors’ Edit: Materiality with Sotheby’s and @rmsothebys specialists. youtube.com/watch?v=olSI7D…

Colombian emeralds and diamonds define this statement necklace from none other than Van Cleef & Arpels. Bid now >> bit.ly/4p7afma Set with pear- and marquise-shaped emeralds, alongside pear-shaped and brilliant-cut diamonds, don't miss the chance to bid on this standout jewel and more in the Abu Dhabi Collectors' Edit until 10 July.

Precious materials come together in this standout Bulgari necklace, now featured in the Abu Dhabi Collectors' Edit: Materiality capsule collection. Bid now >> bit.ly/3SNN6JE Composed of tumbled rock crystal, green quartz, peridot, red tourmaline beads, cultured pearls, and brilliant-cut diamonds, this one-of-a-kind creation is a testament to the house's masterful craftsmanship.

To celebrate its 175th anniversary in 2014, Patek Philippe released this limited-edition reference 5975. Now, we have one of only 400 ever made in the Abu Dhabi Collectors' Edit: Materiality online sale. Bid now >> bit.ly/4gYTlEi The yellow gold multi-scale chronograph wristwatch is an homage to all the different scales used throughout Patek's chronograph history, including a pulsometer scale for measuring pulse, a telemeter scale for calculating distance, and a tachymeter scale for measuring speed.

Peter Larson is no stranger to T. Rexes. As the founder and president of the Black Hills Institute of Geological Research in South Dakota, he has excavated two of the most significant T. Rex specimens ever discovered, including Sue, sold by Sotheby's in 1997. Bid now >> bit.ly/44juAeF Now, he's bringing another find to #SothebysNewYork: a full Tyrannosaurus Rex leg. Comprising six bones, the specimen rivals some of the largest known examples. Estimated between $1-2 million, the sale of the leg will benefit the new Natural History Museum of the Black Hills. Come see it on view at the Breuer building in New York during Geek Week until 13 July. The Summer Season is presented in partnership with @sothebysrealty.

F.P. Journe is known for putting his own spin on prestigious complications, and this LineSport Rattrapante's split seconds chronograph showcases the best of it. Bid now >> bit.ly/4benL1J The complication is highly technical due to its ability to simultaneously time two separate objects or events by splitting the chronograph seconds hand upon demand. When Journe chose to tackle this challenge, he subverted expectations by presenting the finished watch in a sporty case with an integrated bracelet, unlike the majority of dress-oriented rattrapante wristwatches. Another twist? The dial is treated with ruthenium.

Diamonds continue to shine in the Abu Dhabi Collectors' Edit: Materiality capsule collection. This unmounted square emerald-cut diamond features an impressive 10.44 carats and can be tailored to your vision with our Sotheby's Bespoke services. Bid now >> bit.ly/4eZYMjT

Only four days remain until the Abu Dhabi Collectors' Edit: Materiality capsule offering comes to a close. Bid now >> bit.ly/4ew9xvn Ahead of the online sale, Sotheby's Carl Chen takes us behind the scenes at #SothebysHongKong for an exclusive look at three exceptional timepieces that embody the collection's celebration of rare and precious materials.

Nearly 1,000 skeletal pieces make up Gus the T. Rex. Thomas Heitkamp and his excavation expert team spent more than five years in South Dakota, digging 60–70 feet into the ground to uncover the 67-million-year-old dinosaur now on view at #SothebysNewYork. Watch the short documentary >> bit.ly/4p3fl2T Listen as Sotheby's Cassandra Hatton and the crew describe the grueling yet rewarding process. Plan your visit to 945 Madison Ave to see Gus before the Natural History Auction on 14 July. The Summer Season is presented in partnership with @sothebysrealty.

The Patek Philippe Ref. 5975 is a true homage to the chronograph wristwatch. Bid now >> bit.ly/3TiEj2k Released in 2014 to mark Patek's 175th anniversary, the limited-edition timepiece features a dial adorned with every major chronograph scale that has been used throughout the maison's history, including pulsations, telemeter, tachymeter, and standard seconds.

To commemorate 250 Years of American Art & Culture, Sotheby's Frank Everett takes us behind the scenes at #SothebysNeYork for an exclusive look at archival pieces and contemporary creations by jeweler David Webb. Now on view at the Breuer building, the selling exhibition offers a rare perspective of Webb's evolving artistry and creativity. Visit the Breuer building at 945 Madison Ave and take a closer look at these pieces, all available for private sale. The Summer Season is presented in partnership with @sothebysrealty.

One of François-Paul Journe's lesser-known achievements was developing the world's first automatic movement to exceed a 120-hour power reserve. That milestone came with the Calibre 1300, showcased here in the Octa Réserve de Marche. Bid now >> bit.ly/4fdkodP A highlight of the Abu Dhabi Collectors' Edit: Materiality capsule, this 38 mm Octa Réserve de Marche in platinum features a date display and power reserve indicator, and could soon be yours.

It's not every day you stumble upon one of the world's largest T. Rex specimens, but that's exactly what happened for Thomas Heitkamp in 2021. Five years later, Gus the T. Rex has finally arrived at #SothebysNewYork. Watch the short documentary here >> bit.ly/4p3fl2T Here, Sotheby's Cassandra Hatton and the crew responsible for excavating and preserving the 67-million-year-old dinosaur reflect on their longest-running project. Plan your visit to 945 Madison Ave to see Gus before the Natural History Auction on 14 July. The Summer Season is presented in partnership with @sothebysrealty.