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Rockefeller’s Art Treasures to Be Sold at Christie’s Auction
Christie’s auction house announced they will be selling the impressive art collection of banker and philanthropist David Rockefeller. Rockefeller was the oldest living member of the Rockefeller family and the…
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Ag Goods Sold At Auction – When Is A Contract Formed?
OverviewA basic rule of contract formation is that an offer for specific goods must be made and the offer must be accepted. The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) as adopted by…
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Marilyn Monroe’s Script with Handwritten Notes Sells for $25k
On Thursday, Marilyn Monroe’s script for her final movie, “Something’s Got to Give,” sold for $25,000. The script contained Monroe’s handwritten notes on how to nail her lines for the…
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Thomas Edison’s Light Bulbs Hit the Auction Block
If you want to get your hands on some electric relics, Heritage Auction is auctioning off five 19th century light bulbs and a socket. Edison Electric used the memorabilia in…
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Marilyn Monroe’s Unseen Photos & Grave Marker Hit the Auction Block
Several of Marilyn Monroe’s unseen photos and grave marker are going up for sale. A total of 550 photos, 150 color slides, and approximately 750 movie stills, publicity photos, lobby…
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Selling Your Million-Dollar Car
Pebble Beach, California holds the most prestigious car auctions, and this summer millions of dollars worth of cars will be auctioned off to new homes. So, what should you do…
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Lock Of John Lennon’s Hair Sold At Dallas Auction
The Beatles have had a major impact on the history of music. Recently a piece of John Lennon’s hair that was snipped off in 1966 while he was preparing for…
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Archives Of The Godfather Sold At Auction
A valuable collection of archival material related to Mario Puzo’s The Godfather has been sold at an auction. The collection, which included 45-boxes of materials that included the 744-page typed…
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Blaster Used By Luke Skywalker In Star Wars Will Be Sold At Auction
The blaster that was used by Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars movie The Empire Strikes Back will be sold at an auction with a minimum starting bid of $200,000.…
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License Plate From JFK Limo Will Be Put On Auction In Dallas
The license plates that were on the limousine that carried President John F. Kennedy when he was assassinated will be sold at a Dallas auction on November 7, 2015. There…