All articles tagged with #record sale
Originally Published 2 days ago — by cbsnews.com
A rare copy of Action Comics No. 1, which introduced Superman and was once stolen from Nicolas Cage's home, sold for a record $15 million at auction, setting a new world record for comic book sales.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by CNN
A 243-kilogram bluefin tuna sold for a record 3.2 million dollars at Tokyo's Toyosu fish market, breaking previous auction records, with the buyer hoping for good luck and emphasizing the tuna's quality amid ongoing conservation efforts.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
Darth Vader’s lightsaber from the original Star Wars trilogy sold for a record-breaking $3,654,000 at auction, making it the most valuable Star Wars item ever sold. The prop, used in 'The Empire Strikes Back' and 'Return of the Jedi,' was sold by Propstore in Los Angeles and is a rare surviving piece from the franchise's early films.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by ESPN
A rare signed sports card featuring Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant sold for a record $12.932 million, making it the second-most expensive sports collectible ever, due to its rarity and authentication, surpassing previous records and highlighting its significance in sports memorabilia.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by BBC
A 2024 WNBA rookie card of Caitlin Clark sold for $660,000, setting a new women's sports card record, reflecting her massive popularity and impact in women's basketball.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by ARTnews.com
The original Hermes Birkin bag sold for a record-breaking €8.6 million ($10 million) at Sotheby's Paris, becoming the most expensive Birkin ever sold, with an anonymous Japanese buyer and a notable bidding battle, highlighting its status as a cultural and luxury icon.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Forbes
A 40-year-old Hermès Birkin bag, created for Jane Birkin, sold at Sotheby's auction in Paris for a record-breaking €8.6 million ($10.1 million), making it the most expensive handbag ever sold at auction. The bag, unique in design and history, was purchased by an unidentified Japanese bidder after intense bidding among nine potential buyers.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Guardian
René Magritte's 1954 painting 'Empire of Light' sold for a record $121.16 million at Christie's in New York, setting a new high for both the artist and surrealist art at auction. The painting, part of Mica Ertegun's private collection, exceeded its $95 million valuation after a 10-minute bidding war. This sale highlights the autumn auction season amid a slowing art market, with Christie's reporting $2.1 billion in sales for the first half of the year, down from previous years.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox Business
Oakley founder James Jannard sold his 9.5-acre beachfront mansion in Malibu for $210 million, setting a new California state record. The 15,000-square-foot home, designed by Ferguson & Shamamian, features eight bedrooms and two guest houses, and offers spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean. This sale surpasses the previous record held by Beyonce and Jay-Z's $200 million Malibu estate purchase.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by IGN
A unique Counter-Strike 2 weapon skin, the StatTrak Factory New AK-47 Blue Gem pattern 661, has sold for over $1 million, setting a new record for the game's in-game economy. The exact sale amount and buyer remain undisclosed, but offers of $1 million were reportedly rejected multiple times before the final sale.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Kotaku
A one-of-a-kind StatTrak Factory New AK-47 Blue Gem skin for Counter-Strike has sold for over $1 million, making it the most expensive skin ever sold publicly for the game. The skin's rarity and unique blue metallic look significantly contributed to its high value.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ESPN
A 2003-04 Upper Deck Ultimate Collection autographed Michael Jordan Logoman card sold for $2.928 million at auction, setting a new record for the highest price ever paid for a Jordan card. The card, featuring the NBA logo patch from a game-used Chicago Bulls jersey, received an "Authentic" grade and a perfect 10 on-card autograph.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox Business
A beachfront home in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, sold for $8.55 million, setting a record for the highest-priced sale in the town's history. The 4,000-square-foot, five-bedroom, six-bathroom home, renovated in 2018, features modern comforts, coastal elegance, and panoramic gulf views. The sale highlights increased interest in the 30A market from major cities and raises the housing benchmark in the area.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
A 1938 comic featuring Superman's first appearance sold for a record $6 million at auction, becoming the most expensive comic ever. Only two other unrestored copies exist in better condition, and the comic is considered the most important and impactful ever published, introducing the world to Superman for just 10 cents. The story, written by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, reveals Superman's origins as an alien child sent to Earth and introduces his love interest, Lois Lane. The value of this issue is so high that loose individual pages have fetched up to $60,000 each, and it has become a highly sought-after collector's item in the world of comic books.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Athletic
The San Diego Wave, a team in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), has been sold for a record-breaking $120 million to the Levine Leichtman family, nearly double the previous record. The current principal owner, Ron Burkle, will remain in his role through the end of the 2024 season as part of the deal. The new ownership group, comprised of Lauren Leichtman and Arthur Levine, is known for their support of women's soccer and understanding of the league's growth opportunities.