| Art Auctions on Cruise Ships Lead to Anger, Accusations and Lawsuits Auctioning “fine art” on cruises, often to first-time bidders, has become big business but some customers say they did not get what they bargained for. travel.nytimes.com |
Treasury Auctions Set for This Week The Treasury’s schedule of financing this week included the regular weekly auction on Thursday of new three- and six-month bills and an auction of four-week bills on Tuesday. nytimes.com |
In Leaner Times, Classic-Car Auctions Turn on the Charm At an annual sale of vintage Ferraris, prospective buyers will be able to sample some of the cars on the company’s test track. nytimes.com |
Christie’s Wins Bid to Auction $150 Million Brody Collection The art collection of the Los Angeles philanthropist Frances Lasker Brody will be sold at Christie’s in New York in May. nytimes.com |
Picasso Sells at Record Auction Price A painting dashed off by the master in one day in 1964 became the most expensive work of art ever sold at auction, but the method through which it was sold raises troubling questions. nytimes.com |