T-rex in Singapore as experts decry 'harmful' auctions
The 1,400-kilo frame, composed of about 80 bones, will be the first T-rex skeleton auctioned in Asia, according to Christie's.
Mon Oct 31 2022
Biggest white diamond ever auctioned fetches $18.8 million
The 228.31-carat stone, larger than a golf ball was extracted from a mine in South Africa in the early 2000s.
Thu May 12 2022
Legendary electric guitar inventor Les Paul's personal Gibson up for auction
It is estimated to be worth between $100,000 and $150,000, Christie's says.
Fri Oct 01 2021
One of the oldest Gibson electric guitars goes up for auction
The auction house estimates that it could fetch between $100,000 and $150,000.
Wed Aug 25 2021
'Mona Lisa' heads under the hammer... kinda
Copying the "Mona Lisa" has been something of a rite of passage for artists of all eras.
Wed Jun 02 2021
Kanye West sneakers shatter sale records at $1.8 mln: Sotheby's
The shoes beat the record held by a pair of Nike Air Jordan 1s which sold for $615,000 in August 2020 at a Christie's auction.
Tue Apr 27 2021
Boots Messi wore for 644th goal to be sold at auction
The legendary Argentinian forward's footwear is expected to fetch between 57,500 and 80,500 euros.
Sat Apr 17 2021
Analysis: One year into pandemic, the art world adapts to survive
The art world is reeling from the impact of lockdowns, travel bans and social distancing, and fairs like Art Basel suffered more than most.
Fri Mar 19 2021
Digital-only artwork fetches nearly $70 million at Christie's
The sale of the work for $69,346,250 put Beeple in the top three most valuable living artists.
Fri Mar 12 2021
Van Gogh's drawing to fetch $10 million at Christie's
It is estimated between $7 million and $10 million, making it the most expensive drawing by the Dutch painter that will be ever sold at auction.
Tue Feb 02 2021
Statue of Hitler goes for $17.2 million at NY auction
The wax and resin statue entitled simply "Him" had been expected to fetch between $10 million and $15 million at the auction by Christie's.
Mon May 09 2016
Christie's to auction iconic James Bond memorabilia
Auctions will be held February 18 in London and online between February 16 and 23 offering a number of exclusive items from "Spectre," the 24th film in the Bond franchise.
Sat Jan 23 2016
Portrait of Camilla's ex-husband Parker Bowles fetches $35M at auction
Although Andy Warhol's "Four Marilyns," drew the evening's top price, it was upstaged by "The Brigadier," a large-scale 2003-04 portrait of Parker Bowles.
Wed Nov 11 2015
Diamond auctions open in Geneva with world records expected
A spectacular pink diamond, the largest of its kind to ever appear at auction, goes under the hammer in Geneva on Tuesday, with an expected sale price of more than $23 million (21.4 million euros).
Tue Nov 10 2015
Coloured diamonds set to break records at Geneva auctions
Huge blue and pink diamonds, the star attractions at major jewel auctions in Geneva in the coming days, are expected to fetch tens of millions of dollars and possibly set new world records.
Mon Nov 09 2015
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024