T. rex skeleton sells for $50.1 million in New York
The nearly 80% complete dinosaur skeleton, nicknamed “Gus,” drew a $43 million final bid before fees, Al Jazeera reported.
By Sofia Marchetti · World Affairs Correspondent
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A Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton nicknamed “Gus” sold for $50.1 million at an auction in New York, Al Jazeera reported on July 15, 2026. Al Jazeera described the sale as a record, with the buyer’s total rising above the final bid because of fees.
The skeleton is about 70 million years old and is nearly 80% complete, according to Al Jazeera. The final bid was $43 million, and auction fees lifted the closing price to $50.1 million.
The sale puts a rare and largely intact T. rex specimen among the most expensive dinosaur remains publicly reported at auction, based on Al Jazeera’s account. The report did not name the buyer or provide further details about the auction house.
This story draws on original reporting from Al Jazeera.