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Thursday, July 16, 2026
The Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton sold by Sotheby's in New York is the most…
“The Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton sold by Sotheby's in New York is the most expensive dinosaur ever sold.”
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Multiple authoritative news outlets and the auction house itself report that the Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton nicknamed "Gus," sold by Sotheby's in New York for $50.1 million in July 2026, set a new record as the most expensive dinosaur fossil ever sold at auction, surpassing the previous record held by the Stegosaurus "Apex" at $44.6 million.
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Checked July 16, 2026
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