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Gus the T Rex Shatters Fossil Records | Art News
Sotheby’s just shattered fossil records with the sale of “Gus,” a T. rex fetching $50.1 million—the most expensive fossil ever auctioned. This follows a meteoric rise in dinosaur fossil sales, from Sue’s $8.4 million in 1997 to Stan’s $31 million in 2020, and Apex’s $44.6 million last year. The boom is fueling a new ecosystem of dealers, excavators, and experts like Sal Aaron, who help place fossils in museums and private hands. The U.S., especially the American West, dominates due to favorable fossil laws and rich geological terrain. Buyers now span museums and private collectors—especially…
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