Colorado: It Was More Than Just a Car
Police officials in Denver say a 19-year-old woman who bought a car at auction will get her $400 back after investigators reclaimed the vehicle because it was still evidence in a murder case. nytimes.com |
As Iraq Stabilizes, China Bids on Its Oil Fields
Companies from China, the world’s fastest-growing consumer of oil, bid aggressively as Iraq began auctioning licenses in six large oil fields. nytimes.com |
On the Block, a Peek Into the Lifestyle of Bob Guccione
Architectural contents from the Manhattan town house that the former publisher of Penthouse magazine lost to creditors in 2006 were sold at auction. nytimes.com |
Manet Self-Portrait Sells at Low End of Estimates at Sotheby’s
Art sales were lackluster at Sotheby’s, with the tone set early when a Manet self-portrait went at the low end of estimates. nytimes.com |
A Beatle’s Toilet Gets Top Dollar
A toilet that once belonged to John Lennon was sold for £9,500 (about $14,700) at an auction in Liverpool on Saturday, Reuters reported. nytimes.com |