T. Rex Fossil sells for Record $50.1 Million at Auction
"Gus", one of the largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus rex specimens ever discovered, has sold at Sotheby’s for $50.1 million.
After a 10 minute bidding battle between seven bidders, "Gus" the T. rex became the most valuable dinosaur ever sold at auction - surpassing the previous record set by “Apex” at Sotheby’s in 2024.
Cassandra Hatton, Sotheby’s Vice Chairman, Worldwide Head, Science & Natural History, commented: “This result has been years in the making, and I’m thrilled to see that the hard work and dedication of Thomas Heitkamp and his team has been recognized. Gus is not only an exceptional find, but a specimen that’s been excavated, documented, prepared, and cared for with real excellence. The market responds when great specimens are taken care of in the right way.”
Main Image: Photo Credit: Matthew Sherman