Michael Crichton Art Works to be Auctioned

Art works of bestselling U.S. author Michael Crichton will be auctioned off in May by Christie's. Some of the art to be sold include works by by Pablo Picasso, Jasper Johns, Robert Rauschenberg and Roy Lichtenstein.

Michael Crichton has recently written Pirate Latitudes: A Novel and The Great Train Robbery.

Most Expensive Sculpture Sells for over $100 Million

The 6 foot high sculpture created by Alberto Giacometti, called "L'Homme Qui Marche I," just sold for $104,327,006 at auction. Sotheby's did not disclose the winning bidder.
The previous record for artwork was set in 2004 "Garçon à la Pipe," created by Pablo Picasso in 1905, which was sold for $104.1 million.

Beer Mug Sold for $70,000

I wonder if the beer tastes better in this mug? A 268 year old beer mug was purchased by a Canadian museum at a Christie's New York auction for $70,000. It was formerly owned by Rev. John Stuart.

$400,000 Paid for a Boat Shed in Australia

I guess Australia must be experiencing some kind of a housing boom, similar to what the US had back in 2005. A couple families paid $400,000 ($455,000 in Australian dollars) for a boat shed in Victoria, Australia, and that doesn't even include the land, which must be leased. So you think the buyers are converting it into a luxury waterfront property? No, they just want to store their beach gear there.

$618,000 Postage Stamp

An 1897 China postage stamp sold for $618,000 at an auction in Hong Kong. The stamp, one of only 32 known, is called the "Small One Dollar".

$975,000 Camera: The World's Oldest

If you are into photographic collectibles, you can buy the world's oldest camera, which is made out of wood. It is going to be auctioned and is expected to sell for almost a million dollars.

Billionaires Fortunes Being Left to Charity

Russian billionaire Vladimir Potanin just announced that he will be leaving all his money to charity.

The estate of billionaire Nina Wang will be given to the Chinachem Charitable Foundation Ltd., run by Wang's family members. The court rejected a claim from her feng shui practitioner.

Billionaire Branson Announces $25,000 a Week Catamaran

Billionaire Sir Richard Branson has announced his Necker Nymph, a catamaran which glides on the water. It can be rented for only $25,000 per week. His yacht, Necker Belle, can be rented for $88,000 a week.

Billionaire Bill Gates Dances Until 2am at Sundance

Billionaire Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft, was seen dancing to the music of John Legend and the Roots, until 2am at the Sundance Film Festival. He also left a $500 tip for his waitress.

Billionaire Mittal Gets Drivers License

Billionaire tycoon L N Mittal just went into the Mumbai, India Regional Transport Office (department of motor vehicles) to get his learning driving license. He arrived in his black E-class Mercedes Benz.