Profit Honors Poet in His Own Country
A collection of 35 of William McGonagall’s poems fetched more than $13,000 at auction. nytimes.com |
A Novelist’s Catalog of Lives on the Block
Leanne Shapton’s book tells the story of a hopeful young couple’s four-year relationship almost completely through their things, many of which end up unceremoniously, and improbably, under the gavel. nytimes.com |
At Foreclosure Auction, Houses Sell, in a Frenzy
A mob of potential buyers convened in New York on Sunday to bid on foreclosed homes at below-market prices. nytimes.com |
At Auction, the Secret Cache of an Icon
Sotheby’s is selling the renowned floral designer Robert Isabell’s collection of mid-20th-century furniture and sculpture, which includes some sublime oddities. nytimes.com |
Bandwidth Auction Was Rigged, India Says
Licenses were granted to favored clients in a manner that lacked transparency, a government report says. nytimes.com |