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T. Rex Cell-Leather Bag Sells $150K, Far Below $500K Estimate

6/12/2026

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The T. rex-cell leather bag sold for about $150,000 at Drouot auction in Paris, far below the $500,000 estimate.
The bag is the first product made by culturing authentic T. rex skin from cells.
Paleontology expert Iacopo Briano confirmed the material is 100% skin derived from cell culture, not vegan leather.
Auctioneer Alexandre Giquello said the bag’s rarity and investment justify a €300,000-€500,000 valuation.

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The T. rex-cell leather bag sold for about $150,000 at Drouot auction in Paris, far below the $500,000 estimate.
The bag is the first product made by culturing authentic T. rex skin from cells.
Paleontology expert Iacopo Briano confirmed the material is 100% skin derived from cell culture, not vegan leather.
Auctioneer Alexandre Giquello said the bag’s rarity and investment justify a €300,000-€500,000 valuation.