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The Porsche 911 Sally Special sold at the RM Sotheby’s Monterey Auction on Saturday evening for a record $3.6 million (auction hammer price). In the charged atmosphere of the packed bidding hall, the one-of-one car attracted significant interest, with the final winning offer coming from a telephone bidder. The price was a record for a new Porsche sold at auction, according to the auction house.The sale reunited members of the original Cars team who created both the car in the Disney and Pixar film and the life-size Sally Carrera, based on a 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera. That team included actress Bonnie Hunt, the voice of Sally Carrera, Jay Ward, Creative Director of Franchise at Pixar Animation Studios, and Bob Pauley, who, as Production Designer for Cars, sketched Sally for the first time 20 years ago. They were joined by Kjell Gruner, President and CEO of Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), and key members of Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur’s Sonderwunsch team including Alexander Fabig and Boris Apenbrink.
On Monday, Bob Dylan has sold his entire songwriting catalogue of more than 600 songs to Universal Music Publishing Group (UPMG). UMPG didn't disclose how much it paid. The NY Times estimated that UPMG paid more than $300 million. Business Insider reports that this is biggest-ever publishing acquisition for a single act. Dylan has sold more than 125 million records. The deal sees Dylan sells rights to all songs in his catalog, including his songwriter income and control of copyright.
A Chinese Emperor's seal fetches $11.8 million dollars when it goes under the hammer in Hong Kong. Rough cut (No reporter narration).
A 25.59-carat Burmese ruby sells for a world record-breaking price of $30.3 million (USD) at an auction in Geneva. Sharon Reich reports.
Is it botox that is putting the smile on Dolly Parton's face or that she is being honored for selling more than 100 million records at the Glastonbury Festival.
London, Oct 1 (EFE / EPA) .- (Camera: Facundo Arrizabalaga) Christie's auction house in London, United Kingdom, exhibits the work of British artist Banksy entitled 'Girl with Balloon' for which they expect to reach about 2.5 million pounds.FOOTAGE OF THE PIECE AT CHRISTIE'S.
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