Auction

Nils Büttner, a Rubens expert, told auctiongoers: 'This is the one and only painting showing blood and water coming out of the side wound of Christ, and this is something that Rubens only painted once.'

In a first, 21 mines with underground coal gasification potential up for grabs

Coal minister G. Kishan Reddy said the environment ministry has now exempted pilot underground coal gasification projects from environmental clearance, ensuring faster implementation

India’s first deep-sea critical minerals auction falters on tepid response

The auction of 13 blocks, which have cobalt, copper, manganese, and nickel reserves, has been put off at least four times. The latest was August 22

Centre likely to nudge next bidders of coal mines to turn some reserves into gases

The Indian government wants the private sector to take up underground coal gasification to reduce the carbon footprint of the coal sector, which is also a step towards the country achieving net zero emissions by 2070.

Original Birkin bag sells for Rs 85.7 crore, smashes records at Paris auction

Produced in very limited numbers, the bag has maintained an aura of exclusivity and is beloved by celebrities from Khloe Kardashian, Jennifer Lopez, to Victoria Beckham.

Govt launches first-ever exploration licence auction for critical minerals

This is a major reform aimed to unlock India’s untapped critical and deep-seated mineral resources.

Govt to launch first-ever auction mining exploration licences on March 13

In the first phase, the government will auction 13 blocks of minerals like zinc, diamond and copper, through an online bidding process.

End of an era: Delhi Police’s last two Ambassadors set to be auctioned, says report

The Ambassadors, now in a bad state due to their accidents, have long exceeded the Delhi Police's operational tenure of six-and-a-half years.

Why this 'blank' canvas could fetch $1.5 million at a European art auction

Robert Ryman's 1970 piece, titled General 52" x 52", may seem like a mere white canvas at first glance, but its subtle intricacies and materiality are far from ordinary.

Centre sets royalty rates for offshore mineral auction: Report

According to the proposed rates, construction sand—commonly found in seabed deposits—will incur a royalty of Rs 40 per tonne

Artwork of banana duct-taped to wall to fetch $1.5 million at auction. The buyer will get...

The auction, set for November 20, won't deliver a banana from 2019 but a new, standard-issue fruit taped with fresh duct tape, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

Why Elvis Presley's iconic blue suede shoes fetched over Rs 1.26 crore at auction

Elvish Presley donned the blue suede shoes during performances of 'I Want You, I Need You, I Love You' and 'Hound Dog' on The Steve Allen Show in 1956.

Govt cancels auction of 14 critical mineral blocks launched in 2nd tranche

The auction of the critical mineral blocks launched in the second tranche were cancelled after receiving lacklustre interest from bidders, the Ministry of Mines said.

Government to announce bidders for first round of strategic mineral blocks auction on June 24

The government will announce winners of the first strategic mineral blocks auction on Monday, while launching the fourth auction round. Ministers Reddy and Dubey will oversee the event.

Karnataka, Rajasthan launch auction for exploration license for critical, deep seated minerals

So far, the nines ministry has handed over 20 blocks to states with consisting of minerals Tin, Tungsten, Rare Earth Elements, Vanadium, Diamond, Copper, Zinc, Lithium, PGE, Potash and Zirconium.

Offshore mineral blocks to be auctioned in 2-3 months: Secretary of Mines Ministry

The Geological Survey of India has already handed over 35 offshore mineral blocks for auction to the government and 24 more blocks are in pipeline to be handed over.

Elton John will auction millions in art and antiques from Atlanta home

Eight separate sales at Christie’s New York will feature around 900 lots estimated at more than $10 million total.

Govt to launch ninth round of coal mines auction on Dec 20: Coal Ministry

Of the 26 coal mines to be launched for auctions, 12 are in Madhya Pradesh, eight in Chhattisgarh, five in Jharkhand, and one in Telangana

Princess Diana's 'Black Sheep' sweater sells at auction for $1.1 mn

The playfully patterned "Black Sheep" sweater became one of the most emblematic articles of clothing worn by Diana.

A wheel of cheese sold for nearly Rs 26.5 lakh, making it the world's most expensive

The Spanish Cabrales blue cheese clinched its place in history by securing a new Guinness World Record for the highest price ever paid for cheese.

Freddie Mercury's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' piano up for sale, expected to fetch $3.8 million

'It was an extension of himself, his vehicle of creativity,' Freddie Mercury's long-time friend Austin said of the baby grand piano.

Apple sneakers, made for employees in 1990s, are now on auction. The price tag is...

The Apple sneakers are currently being auctioned by Sotheby's, and they come with a hefty price tag of approximately Rs 41 lakh.

Rare 1st generation, 4GB iPhone sells for over Rs 1.56 crore at auction

The auction price is over 317 times the original retail value of $599 when the iPhone was first introduced back in 2007.

MP puts 51 blocks on auction, 14 of these hold critical minerals

This is the highest number of mineral blocks notified for the auction in a single tranche by any state, the Mines Ministry said in the release.

Ruby gemstone named ‘Estrela de Fura’ sells for record $34.8 million: See pics

The 55.22 carat "Estrela de Fura" was sold on June 8 for a whopping $34.8 million at Sotheby's in New York, setting a record for the highest price ever paid at auction for a ruby.