Airport Auction on Hold
The Federal Aviation Administration is delaying a slot auction planned for next week at Newark Liberty International Airport after running into fierce opposition from airlines and the New York-area airports. nytimes.com |
Picassos Sell at Christie’s Auction, After Faltering at Sotheby’s
Two Picassos and a Giacometti bronze brought solid prices at Christie’s on Wednesday night in what was a surprising reversal of tastes and trends. nytimes.com |
At Auction, the Candy Man Can’t
Despite its Rat Pack cachet, a menorah once owned by the entertainer Sammy Davis Jr. did not get the minimum bid at an auction of Judaica on Monday. nytimes.com |
Creditors Win Philadelphia Papers
A $139 million offer topped the bidding for two publications that cost $515 million in 2006. nytimes.com |
Symbol of an Enigmatic Princess Up for Auction
The eternal mystery that was Princess Diana is embedded in the black taffetta gown by Elizabeth and David Emanuel that goes up for auction on June 8 in London. nytimes.com |