Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton sells for record price at Sotheby's

Sotheby’s auction house in New York announced the sale of a dinosaur skeleton that lived approximately 67 million years ago, during the Late Cretaceous period. The specimen, described as a remarkably complete fossilized framework, was listed among the highlights of the auction’s natural history collection and attracted interest from collectors and institutions worldwide.

The skeleton fetched a record price for a single paleontological artifact, though the final amount and the identity of the buyer were not disclosed at the time of the sale. Experts noted that the transaction underscores the growing demand for scientifically significant fossils in the art and collectibles market, while also raising ongoing discussions about the stewardship and public accessibility of such irreplaceable specimens.