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Torah Scroll Fragment Looted by Nazis Sold at Oslo Auction, Sparking Outrage
An ancient Torah scroll fragment looted by the SS during the Holocaust was sold at an Oslo auction for $8,500, sparking sharp diplomatic outrage from Israel.

Jerry Seinfeld to Auction Historic 1968 Rolex Daytona at Phillips
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld is auctioning a historic 1968 Rolex Daytona at Phillips in New York. The rare timepiece, once awarded to racing driver Vic Elford, is expected to fetch up to $200,000.
Michael Jackson's Iconic Glove and Thriller Jacket Head to Abu Dhabi Auction
Michael Jackson's iconic crystal-embellished Billie Jean glove and Thriller leather jacket are heading to a Julien's Auctions event in Abu Dhabi this December.
Rare Pokémon Card Illustrated by Six-Year-Old Sells for $156,000 at Auction
A rare 2010 Pokémon card illustrated by a six-year-old sold for $156,000 at auction, marking an 18-fold price increase in just three years.
From $30 to $1.3 Million: Collector Discovers Lost Gertrude Abercrombie Painting
A collector bought a $30 painting at a Michigan estate sale that turned out to be a lost masterpiece by Gertrude Abercrombie, selling at auction for a record-breaking $1,352,600.
Silicon Valley Billionaire Peter Thiel Revealed as Buyer of $130M Bel-Air Mansion
Silicon Valley billionaire Peter Thiel has been revealed as the mystery buyer who purchased the iconic Bel-Air mansion Casa Encantada for $130 million at a foreclosure auction.
Tech Billionaire Peter Thiel Buys Famous Bel Air Estate For $130 Million
Tech entrepreneur Peter Thiel bought the famous Casa Encantada estate in Bel Air, Los Angeles, for $130 million at a foreclosure auction, viewing it as a major investment.
Michael Jordan's 1998 NBA Finals Jersey Sells for Record 12.26 Million Dollars
Michael Jordan's 1998 NBA Finals Game 3 jersey from the Chicago Bulls sold for 12.26 million dollars, setting a new record for any basketball jersey at auction.
Oasis Brothers Sue Sound Technician to Block Auction of Rare Tapes
Oasis brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher are suing their sound technician to block the auction of hundreds of hours of intimate, unreleased band recordings from 1994 to 2001.
Is Demand for US Treasuries Weakening? Julius Baer Analyzes Bond Auctions
Julius Baer researcher Afonso Borges analyzes whether demand for US Treasury bonds is truly weakening following a soft 5-year auction, highlighting market trends and Federal Reserve policy expectations.
Original 'This Is Anfield' Sign Sells for £149,500 at Auction
The original 'This Is Anfield' sign from Bill Shankly's era was sold at auction for £149,500, far exceeding estimates, and will return to Anfield to be displayed near the stadium.
Former NBA player sells belongings online: 14 pairs of game-worn socks for $116
Mike Muscala, who played in the NBA for 11 seasons and earned about $28 million, sparked curiosity online after putting used items from his home up for auction due to a move.
Maradona's "Hand of God" ball sold for $3.3 million
The ball used by Diego Maradona to score the famous "Hand of God" goal in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final has been sold at a US auction for $3.3 million (£2.5 million). Despite the significant price, the sale at Heritage Auctions fell short of expectations, as experts had anticipated a figure closer to $10 million.
Starting at $55,000: Personal items of the Queen lead singer are for sale
Music lovers and collectors are preparing for one of the most intriguing events of the year, where rare items belonging to one of the world's greatest music legends will be auctioned off. Among the list of items are the grand piano and the microphone that shaped the band's musical soundtrack.
Rare collection of Mahatma Gandhi manuscripts sold for $1.69 million
A rare collection of 688 handwritten notes by Mahatma Gandhi was sold at an auction in Mumbai for $1.69 million. The documents, dating from 1944 to 1946, provide an intimate look at the personal life and philosophy of India's independence leader.
Michael Jordan jersey from the "Last Dance" season to be auctioned for $10 million
The jersey from Game 3 of the 1998 NBA Finals is heading to auction and may surpass the $10.1 million record set by a jersey worn by the star in the first game of that same series. The high valuation is partly due to the fact that during Jordan's era, there was no regulated procedure for releasing game-worn items to the market, making this jersey exceptionally rare.
Electric Ferrari sold for $40 million at charity auction
The first Ferrari Luce electric car, launched three months ago, was sold at a Sotheby's auction for $40 million. The final price was 35 times higher than the vehicle's standard retail value.
40 times higher than forecasts: Ferrari electric vehicle sold for $40,000,000
The first production chassis of the Ferrari Luce was sold at an RM Sotheby's auction for a staggering sum. The final price left the industry in shock, as it is dozens of times higher than the preliminary estimates of $1.1 million.