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Lock of Abraham Lincoln’s Hair Auctioned Off In London

Faith Sep 14, 2020 0

A lock of Abraham Lincoln's hair along with a blood-stained telegram about his 1865 assassination have been sold at auction for more than $81,000.The hair, which was sold through the RR Auction of Boston, measures about 2 inches long.…

Sports

Tennis legend, Boris Becker’s trophies raise £680,000 in auction bids

Aderonke Ojo Jul 12, 2019 0

An online auction of German tennis great, Boris Becker’s trophies and memorabilia, has raised more than £680,000 with his 1989 U.S. Open trophy attracting the highest bid of £150, 250.The 51-year-old was declared bankrupt by a British…

News

Mariah Carey Quietly Sells Her N4.7Bn Engagement Ring From Ex

Ibukun May 28, 2018 0

Two years after their high-profile split, Mariah Carey has reportedly hocked the 35-carat, $13.2 million engagement ring given to her by her ex-fiance James Packer.The huge sparkler, widely reported to be worth $10m (N3.6bn), was part…

News

Pope Sells Lamborghini And Gives Proceeds To Charity

Ibukun May 14, 2018 0

At the Sotheby auction on Saturday, at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco, a Lamborghini Huracán which had been given to Pope Francis as a gift was sold for €715,000 (N308m). The proceeds will be donated to four charities, reveals Lamborghini.…

Entertainment

Playboy Mansion Sold For $100m

Ibukun Feb 6, 2018 0

The Playboy Mansion has been sold for $100 million to next door neighbour Daren Metropoulos according to a spokesperson for Mr. Metropoulos.Mr. Metropoulos, a 33-year-old principal at private-equity firm Metropoulos & Co. and a…

News

Birdman Ordered by Court to Forfeit Miami Mansion

Ibukun Jan 18, 2018 0

Birdman aka Bryan Christopher Williams world-renowned rapper, record producer and entrepreneur has been ordered by the court to relinquish the keys to his $12m Miami Mansion.A company called EMG Transfer Agent, had loaned Birdman $12…

Luxury

PHOTO: Check out the most expensive wrist watch ever sold for $17.8m

Priscilla Oct 27, 2017 0

A new world record has been set at the New York auction house Phillips, after a Rolex Daytona wristwatch belonging to actor Paul Newman was sold for $17.8m including the auction fees.New York auction house Phillips declined to…

Business

FG to auction N135bn bonds on Sept. 27– DMO

Uju Sep 19, 2017 0

The Federal Government has offered for subscription by auction N135 billion worth of bonds in its Sept. 27 auction, the Debt Management Office (DMO) said.The offer circular obtained from its website on Tuesday in Abuja, stated that it…

Women

This is the most expensive handbag ever sold

Jide May 31, 2017

A luxury Hermes handbag has been sold for an eye-popping $380,000 (N145,160,000), Christie’s spokesperson, Gigi Ho said.The handbag was produced in 2014 and has 18 karat gold buckles and strap loops encrusted with 205 diamonds.It…

Entertainment

King Sunny Ade Auctions His Guitar For N52.1 million

Owolabi Oluwasegun Dec 12, 2016

Nigerian music legend, King Sunny Ade yesterday auctioned his guitar for a whooping sum of N52.1 million.The multi-instrumentalist whose guitar bid started at N9 million during the King Sunny Ade concert themed #KingSunnyAde70 ended the…

Luxury

A Laferrari Sold for $7million is the most expensive car of the Century

Ayo Dec 6, 2016

For several years, Italian auto-maker, Ferarri has been known for producing cars that exude luxury, elegance, and performance. Now, Ferarri is dancing at the cutting edge of elegance and class as it sells a car from its latest Laferarri…

World

Marilyn Monroe’s dress from JFK birthday sells for $4.8m at auction

Ayo Nov 18, 2016

The skin-tight dress Marilyn Monroe wore for her sultry rendition of “Happy Birthday’’ before then U.S. President John Kennedy at a 1962 gala, was sold on Thursday for 4.8 million dollars at an auction in Los Angeles.Mr Darren…

Metro

20-year-old Lady Auctions Virginity Online To Study Abroad

Owolabi Oluwasegun Sep 27, 2016 0

A young lady of 20 years has put her virginity online for auction to raise money for her education.The young lady identified as Ariana from Russia set the lower limit on her virginity at £130,500.According to Ariana, selling her…

World

Buyers Given a Chance to Own Former U.S President’s Personal Belongings

Femi Famutimi Sep 17, 2016 0

Furniture, jewellery and cowboy boots are among more than 700 personal items belonging to late former U.S President Ronald and first lady Nancy Reagan set for auction on Monday.The personal belongings would be sold by…

World

PHOTO: Shirt with John Lennon’s Blood stain sells for £31,000

Femi Famutimi Jun 28, 2016 0

Legendary Beatles singer John Lennon has been dead for decades, but his legacy lives on and he still has a great many fans.This was evident when a shirt that had bloodstains from the singer on the night of his murder sold for an…

Fashion

Photo: Most Expensive Bag In the World, See how Much It Costs

Femi Famutimi Jun 1, 2016 0

The record for the most expensive handbag ever is held by a matte white Diamond Himalaya Niloticus crocodile diamond Birkin 30 with 18k white gold and diamond hardware. The bag claimed the record on Monday after it was sold by Christie, a…

Entertainment

N80m ‘Wizard’ Chair sold at Auction (photos)

Femi Famutimi Apr 8, 2016 0

A chair that author JK Rowling sat on while writing the first two Harry Potter books has sold at a New York auction for nearly $400,000 (N79,537,740).The 1930s piece was one of four mismatched chairs that the British author picked up…

Luxury

Largest Blue Diamond To Appear At Auction

John Ogunsemore Mar 16, 2016 0

The largest oval fancy vivid diamonds ever to appear at auction is headed for sale in Hong Kong next month, where it is expected to fetch 30 million dollar - 35 million dollar.“The internally flawless blue diamond, at 10.10 carats, was…

Luxury

Rare Blue Moon Diamond Sells for $48m, becomes Most Expensive Piece of Jewellery Ever Sold

Jane Nov 12, 2015 0

A large blue diamond has become the most expensive piece of jewellery after being sold at an auction for $48.5 million.The 12.03 carat gemstone described as The Blue Moon Diamond, was bought after a tense eight-minute auction in Geneva,…