One of the largest white diamonds, the size of which can be compared with a chicken egg, was sold at Christie's auction with a commission for $21.9 million. Experts' predictions regarding the final cost of the precious stone were not confirmed.
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Failed to live up to expectations: the largest diamond "The Rock" went under the hammer for only 21.9 million dollars
American artist Mab Graves donated $20,000 from the sale of three paintings to Ukrainian fighters
The war in Ukraine was a shock blow not only for us, but for the whole world. Caring people are trying to make their contribution to help the Ukrainian people. Tragic events in our country and people of art were hooked to the living. Thus, an artist...
Sierra Leone Post issued new stamps with Ukrainian rescuers
Russia's attack on Ukraine was a shock not only for our country, but for the whole world. As a sign of solidarity with the Ukrainian people, the post offices of many countries issue exclusive stamps. This spring, no less than 44 such stamps went on sale...
Glass beads, copper bells, and fish-shaped knots are artifacts of the Kavalan culture found in Taiwan.
Construction or renovation often brings many discoveries. While digging a foundation pit for the new building of the National University of Yilan County in Taiwan, artifacts that are about 400 years old were discovered.
Archaeologists have been able to...
Deinonychus dinosaur skeleton sold for $12.4 million
A skeleton of Deinonychus, a dinosaur from the family of dromaeosaurids, was sold for a record $12.4 million at Christie's auction in the United States. They got this name due to the deadly claws located on each paw.
The remains of a three-meter...
Для помощи украинцам Ричард Гир выставил на продажу раритетный кабриолет
Everyone knows about the cruelty of the Russian occupiers today. People from all over the world support the Ukrainian people: they collect money for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and those who were forced to leave their homes.
Hollywood...
Record amount for Degas: at Christie's, the master's sculpture was sold for $41.6 million
Last week at Christie's auction was sold sculpture by French impressionist Edgar Degas "Little Dancer of Fourteen". It was owned by the late Ann Bass, who was an investment, sculpture and painting collector and was known for her philanthropic work in...
In support of Ukraine, Poland issued a new stamp with President Volodymyr Zelensky
On the initiative of Lukasz Wantuch (deputy of the Krakow City Council), the Poczta Polsk company issued a unique postage stamp. It contains a portrait of a cult personality - Vladimir Zelensky.
The circulation of the stamp, as reported by the...
Silver coins with Ukrainian symbols: commemorative numismatic novelties were presented in the USA
Investment coins dedicated to the heroic resistance of the Ukrainian people were issued in the USA. Two one-dollar coins have become another reflection of the struggle of the Ukrainian people with enemies in numismatics.
Numismatic novelties received a...
Portrait of Marilyn Monroe sold for $195 million at Christie's auction
On May 9, a painting depicting the legendary Marilyn Monroe went under the auction at Christie's, which was held in New York. Created a picture of a classic in the direction of por-art Andy Warhol. The amount offered by the buyer ($195 million) was a...