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Ring worn and designed by 2Pac sells for record-breaking €900,000

In a special auction marking the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, the legendary rap icon Tupac Shakur's gold, ruby, and diamond crown ring has been sold for a staggering $1 million (€900,000).

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Here's how you can buy Johnny Depp's debut self-portrait at auction

Capturing Depp’s emotional exhaustion during a difficult period of his life, the Hollywood star has chosen to donate $200 (€180) from the proceeds of each sale to the charity Mental Health America.

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A woolly good jumper: Princess Diana’s sweater to go under hammer

The iconic jumper will headline Sotherby's online Fashion Icons sale in September.

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‘Exceptionally rare’ Rembrandt portraits sold for €13 million

For 200 years, two portraits by the Dutch master Rembrandt were completely unknown to scholars. Today, they were sold at Christie's for more than €13 million.

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Reinventing the 1990s: Hasbro brings back the Furby

The iconic — or irritating— toy of the 1990s is making a return this year.

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Gustav Klimt's final masterpiece breaks European auction record

The final work by Austrian artist Gustav Klimt has fetched €86 million at auction setting a new record for the most expensive painting ever sold in Europe.

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Klimt's last portrait tipped to break European auction record

The last portrait painted by Gustav Klimt, "Dame mit Facher" (Lady with a Fan) is up for auction today and it could fetch more than €75 million.

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Michael Jordan sweat-stained 1992 'Dream Team' jersey goes on auction

Going for auction gold will be a Champion brand 1992 “Dream Team” USA commemorative jersey worn and later signed by Michael Jordan.

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Louis Vuitton teams up with Sotheby's for charity bag auction

The French fashion house has partnered with the auctioneers to sell a unique collection of 22 of the brand’s artist-designed Artycapucines bags.

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French actor Gérard Depardieu to auction art collection

The 74-year-old Golden Globe winner is facing a spate of sexual violence allegations dating back two decades. Collection includes works by Rodin, Duchamp and Germaine Richier

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World's largest ruby gemstone sells for a record $34.8 million

A 55.22 carat ruby named "Estrela de Fura" sold at Sotheby's in New York for $34.8 million, setting a new record price at auction for the precious stone. Sotheby's also sold "The Eternal Pink," a rare 10.57-carat diamond for the same price.

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Rare painting by Italian painter Modigliani to be auctioned in Paris

An unpublished painting by Amedeo C. Modigliani is to be auctioned in Paris. "La Bourguignonne" was painted in 1918. This previously unpublished work by the Italian painter is estimated to fetch between €6 and €8 million.

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A Bohemian auction: See Freddie Mercury's personal items up for sale

Rock band Queen's legendary singer Freddie Mercury's personal belongings are on display at Sotheby's in London ahead of their auction. The collection also provides an intimate look into his life.

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How much would you pay at auction for this handmade wooden car?

French cabinet maker Michel Robillard spent five years building the Citroën 2CV and now it could be sold for as much as €200,000.

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Princess Leia's iconic dress from Star Wars is up for auction

Princess Leia's dress worn by actress Carrie Fisher in the 1977 film 'Star Wars' is up for auction along with 1,400 other items of film and TV memorabilia.

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Oldest Hebrew Bible in existence sells for €35 million

The Codex Sassoon sold for one of the highest prices ever for a manuscript at auction and will be displayed at the ANU Museum in Israel.

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Andy Warhol portrait of OJ Simpson goes under the hammer

The portrait of OJ Simpson, created by Andy Warhol in 1977, has taken on a new meaning in light of the US footballer's spectacular fall from grace.

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Nazi-linked Horten jewels expected to fetch millions at Swiss auction

Some Jewish groups have called on Christie's to stop the sale, but the auction house says the proceeds are going towards "charities" and "Holocaust research and education".

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Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain’s guitar goes up for auction

The musical artifact is going under the hammer and is expected to fetch an estimated €73,000.

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French courtroom auctions off drug dealers' luxury goods

Think you've seen it all at auctions? Well, a French courtroom has auctioned off drug dealers' designer goods. Among the items up for grabs were Gucci sneakers, Dior silk pyjamas, Rolex watches, and a flashy white Lamborghini.