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Sotheby's to Auction 67-Million-Year-Old T. Rex “Gus” for Up to $30 Million

7/7/2026

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United States Sotheby's will auction the 67-million-year-old T. rex skeleton “Gus” for $20 million-$30 million on July 14 at its Breuer Building.
A T. rex tooth from the same era is displayed in Marcel and is priced at $40,000-$60,000.
Lisa Dennison, chairman of Sotheby’s, says a curatorial committee selects the items shown in Marcel.
Marcel, designed by Robin Alesch of Roman and Williams, features bronze, stone and wood décor and serves a multi-course menu.

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United States Sotheby's will auction the 67-million-year-old T. rex skeleton “Gus” for $20 million-$30 million on July 14 at its Breuer Building.
A T. rex tooth from the same era is displayed in Marcel and is priced at $40,000-$60,000.
Lisa Dennison, chairman of Sotheby’s, says a curatorial committee selects the items shown in Marcel.
Marcel, designed by Robin Alesch of Roman and Williams, features bronze, stone and wood décor and serves a multi-course menu.