The Rothschilds' Personal Collection for Sale

[TreaShore]

Have you heard of The Rothschilds? You know, the super rich and powerful family that dominated banking since the 1700s. If you want a piece from their personal collection then now is your chance. Part of the family's treasure trove of antiques is hitting the auction block. Some items are even starting at just $100 Just dont hold your breath waiting for the hammer to come down on your $200 max bid. The New York based leg of the auction has already raised $43,000,000 with some items surpassing the high auction estimates by ten fold.

Source: https://news.artnet.com/market/rothschild-christies-new-york-2377093

 

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[Blackfoot58]

Wow! Is that first piece alabaster?

 

[TreaShore]

Wow! Is that first piece alabaster?

It's actually a nautilus shell cup from the early 1600's. Being that nautilus live in extreme depth, I'm sure their shells were rather rare back then and that would explain the rarity and craftsmanship of the cup.