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#auction

Lionel Messi's first contract-signed napkin is set to be auctioned with a starting price of $381,000.

The napkin was carefully preserved by Messi's representative and was signed in December 2000 when he was recruited by FC Barcelona. [ more ]

The paper napkin that secured Lionel Messi's deal with FC Barcelona will be auctioned starting at $381,500.

The napkin, signed by Messi's agent and club officials, outlined the agreement that brought him to FC Barcelona at age 13. [ more ]

Lionel Messi's first Barcelona contract, signed on a napkin, is set to be auctioned with a starting price of £300,000.

The napkin carries the commitment from then Barca director Carles Rexach to sign Messi and was also signed by Josep Minguella and agent Horacio Gaggioli. [ more ]

The napkin containing Lionel Messi's first Barcelona agreement will be sold at auction.

The agreement was reached in December 2000 when Messi was 13 years old. [ more ]

A black and blue velvet evening dress worn by Princess Diana in 1985 has sold at auction for almost $1.15 million, over 11 times its estimated price.

The dress, designed by Jacques Azagury, is now the most expensive dress worn by Diana to be sold at auction. [ more ]

The Super Famicom prototype on Japanese Yahoo Auctions showcases unique design differences from the final SNES released in 1990, making it an enticing collector's item. [ more ]

The AYOR chair by Ron Arad, along with other iconic designs, is estimated to cost up to €70,000 in an auction. [ more ]

Artists use ash and charcoal from Amazon rainforest in new exhibition and auction at Christie's London.

Funds raised to support Xingu Indigenous communities for firefighting equipment and monitoring technologies. [ more ]

Elton John's prized possessions will be put on display at Christie's auction house in New York.

The exhibit is free and open to the public. [ more ]

William T. Sherman's personal belongings, including weapons and books, are being auctioned, reflecting the continued interest in the Civil War general's legacy. [ more ]

An official menu signed by Mao Zedong and other Chinese statesmen has been auctioned for $275,000

The menu was from a state banquet held in Beijing in 1956 [ more ]

Michael Schumacher's watches fetched $4.4 million at an auction, showcasing his passion for timepieces and marking the 30th anniversary of his first F1 Championship win. [ more ]

A rare Porsche Carrera GT crashed on Skyline Boulevard, drawing attention due to its limited production and high value. [ more ]

Rare opportunity to own Queen Elizabeth II's personal 2001 Daimler Majestic at auction.

The vehicle holds historical significance and is estimated to fetch between $45,000 and $75,000. [ more ]

Emulating Tuscan villages, Greg and JaLynn Prince built a grand estate with unique features, now up for auction at $3-6 million. [ more ]

The 'Buy Bitcoin' sign held behind Janet Yellen was sold at an auction for 16 BTC, benefiting a Bitcoin layer-2 startup called Tirrel Corp. [ more ]

The Anchor Bar at Oracle Park, previously featuring Anchor Brewing products, has been shut down, concluding the partnership between the Giants and Anchor. [ more ]

Buyers participate in auction for troubled developer's condos in downtown San Jose.

Court proceedings cause delays in foreclosure auction of condominiums at 188 West St. James Street. [ more ]

A Queen Anne-Victorian style property in Mendocino County, featured in the HBO series Sharp Objects, is up for auction.

The property is a 7,500-square-foot main residence built in 1997 as an exact replica of an 1885 San Francisco Victorian, and it comes with five bedrooms, four bathrooms, and several amenities. [ more ]

Swapping 'Color of the Year' tradition for a fashion line inspired by 'Kingdom Gold SW 6698' led by Dapper Dan.

The fashion collection 'The Loneliest Color' challenges the perception of mustard as a high-fashion hue. [ more ]

Unique custom Pope-edition Pinarello Dogma F12 road bike gifted by a Giro d'Italia winner up for auction.

The bike features custom detailing honoring Pope Francis, including symbols from Vatican City and the flag of Argentina. [ more ]

Custom-painted XC bikes showcased at Cape Epic

Auction of special edition Scott Spark RC to benefit World Bicycle Relief [ more ]

The sale of a Downing Street visitors' book from Margaret Thatcher and Sir John Major's times in office has been postponed amid a dispute about its ownership.

The red leather book contains the signatures of famous visitors including royalty and world leaders such as Ronald Reagan and Princess Diana.

The auctioneer intends to proceed with the sale if the ownership of the visitors' book can be established. [ more ]

An exceedingly rare copy of Isaac D'Israeli's Curiosities of Literature, owned by Jane Austen and featuring her annotations, is going up for auction.

The book contains anecdotes and observations on history and literature, with several sections underlined by Austen relating to themes of her novels.

This is the first time the copy and annotations have been seen publicly, making it a major rediscovery and a special occasion. [ more ]

California seized property from marijuana dispensaries to recover $14.4 million in unpaid taxes, but only made $2,075 at auction. [ more ]

Luxury watch dealer Roman Sharf purchased autographed Donald Trump sneakers for $9,000 at an auction on the Whatnot app.

The sneakers feature American flag design, Trump's signature, and were promoted at Sneaker Con in Philadelphia, sparking mixed reactions including boos in the crowd. [ more ]

Michael Jordan's championship Air Jordan sneakers sold for a record-breaking $8,032,800 at auction.

The set includes sneakers worn by Jordan during each of his six NBA titles and Finals MVPs. [ more ]

An antique lemon found inside a 19th-century cabinet was auctioned for 1,416 in the UK.

The lemon was inscribed with the words "Given By Mr P Lu Franchini Nov 4 1739 to Miss E Baxter." [ more ]

The East Ranch, featured in the HBO series, 'Sharp Objects,' is being auctioned off

The property, located in Ukiah, CA, consists of 1,745 acres and includes a TV-famous home, barn, garage, and more [ more ]

The East Ranch, a 1,745-acre property in Mendocino County, is headed to auction after failing to find a buyer on the open market.

The main residence on the ranch is a 7,500-square-foot Victorian-style mansion that was built in the 1990s to replicate a 19th-century San Francisco Victorian. [ more ]

Michael Jansta appointed as COO of Xome

Jansta will oversee auction, default servicing, and quality assurance at Xome [ more ]

A set of six Lionel Messi World Cup shirts could cost 8 million at auction.

The set of shirts will include Messi's shirt from the Qatar 2022 final, where he won his first World Cup, beating France on penalties. [ more ]

Six of Lionel Messi's shirts from Argentina's 2022 World Cup campaign sold for $7.8 million at auction.

The shirts fell short of the record price paid for a game-worn jersey at auction. [ more ]

Artist Michael Kutsche created an NFT image of Caroline Ellison, former Alameda Research executive.

Kutsche discusses his passion for fine art and the changing landscape of digital art. [ more ]

Beacon Hill condo broker attends auction for the first time and has fun.

Broker suspects auction house checks lost luggage before auctioning.

Broker discovers suitcase with 20 kilos of cocaine at the auction. [ more ]