No one in Didion’s circle knew the mysterious painting’s origin. The publicity created by an auction of her belongings brought the first clues in years — and the answer.
Tag: Auctions
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Widow Parts With Rare Emerald From 1622 Shipwreck to Help Ukraine
The gem, recovered from the Nuestra Señora de Atocha, ended up in the possession of the chicken magnate Frank Perdue. His widow, Mitzi Perdue, is auctioning it to support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.
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A Stolen 1527 Record Signed by Cortés Will Be Returned to Mexico
The receipt bearing the signature of the conquistador was taken some 30 years ago. It turned up at an auction in Massachusetts, and the F.B.I. stepped in.
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The Dinosaur Bone Market Is Booming. It Also Has Growing Pains.
Fossils are fetching millions at auction, inspiring legal disputes and introducing intellectual property rights, trademarks and nondisclosure agreements to the world of paleontology.
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Aaron Judge’s Record-Setting 62nd Home Run Ball Will be Auctioned
In a sports memorabilia market flush with cash, the ball could set a record for game-used baseballs by selling for more than $3 million.