| Going Once, Twice, Sold to the Guy on the Curb An apartment was being auctioned in Park Slope, but the people assembled on a sidewalk mostly came out of curiosity. nytimes.com |
A Week of Classics Each August, the low-key California communities of Monterey, Carmel and Pebble Beach become the temporary home to some of the finest vintage automobiles available. nytimes.com |
The Sword of Consumption An auction in December will feature a light saber from the movie “Star Wars,” Indiana Jones’s whip and trusty durable hat, and a cowl from “Batman Begins.” nytimes.com |
Old Masters' Surprising Success Not even the greatest optimists would have predicted the outcome of the Old Master paintings evening sales this week at Christie's and Sotheby's: 101 paintings sold for £53.54 million. nytimes.com |
Paying a Price for the Thrill of the Hunt I’ll raise you by a penny (and pay 60 cents for the privilege): That’s one way bidders take part in auctions at a self-described “entertainment shopping” site. nytimes.com |