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T. rex fossil 'Gus' fetches $50.1 million at New York auction, setting record

14 Temmuz 2026The Guardian

A fossilized Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton, known as Gus, has been sold at Sotheby’s in New York for a staggering $50.1 million, setting a new record for the most valuable dinosaur fossil sold at auction. This skeleton is considered one of the largest and most complete T.
rex specimens ever discovered, having been excavated from a ranch in South Dakota. The sale price significantly exceeded pre-auction estimates, which ranged from $20 million to $30 million.
The auction of Gus comes at a time when the market for rare fossils is booming, with collectors willing to pay exorbitant amounts for unique specimens. rex has long been a symbol of prehistoric life and continues to captivate the public's imagination, making it a prime target for collectors.
The sale of Gus not only highlights the increasing value placed on paleontological finds but also reflects a growing interest in natural history among collectors and investors. This record-breaking auction may set a precedent for future fossil sales, potentially driving up prices and attracting more attention to the…

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Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton 'Gus' fetches record $50.1 million at auction

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