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Mystery bidder buys T. rex nicknamed ‘Gus’ for a record $50 million
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· July 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Details about the buyer and the auction process are not readily available in this brief, but more information can be found through the original source, such as Sotheby's auction house in New York. Further information about this sale can be found through the Associated Press.
A significant sale took place recently, with a fossil fetching a high price. The amount paid was over $50 million. This fossil is particularly notable for its age and condition.
Further information about this sale can be found through the Associated Press. The fossil in question is a dinosaur specimen.
Details about the buyer and the auction process are not readily available in this brief, but more information can be found through the original source, such as Sotheby's auction house in New York.
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Category: local Published: July 14, 2026 Source: Odessa American (oaoa.com) Reading time: 1 min
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