The Badminton Cabinet
– An 18th-century Italian cabinet sold for $36 million, making it one of the most expensive pieces of furniture ever auctioned.
Pinner Qing Dynasty Vase
– This rare Chinese vase from the Qing Dynasty sold for $85.9 million, breaking records for Chinese porcelain.
Leonardo da Vinci's Codex Leicester
– Purchased by Bill Gates for $30.8 million, this manuscript is one of the most valuable books and manuscripts in the world.
The Olyphant Hunting Horn
– A rare 11th-century ivory hunting horn sold for $16.5 million, making it one of the most expensive ivory artifacts.
The Pink Star Diamond
– Although not a traditional antique, this 59.6-carat pink diamond sold for $71.2 million, making it the most expensive gemstone ever auctioned.
The Persian Rug
– A rare 17th-century Persian rug sold for $33.7 million, setting a record for the most expensive rug ever sold at auction.
The Harrington Commode
– An 18th-century English commode sold for $5.98 million, making it the most expensive piece of English furniture.
The Sword of Tipu Sultan
– This historic 18th-century sword belonging to the Indian ruler Tipu Sultan sold for $3.3 million, setting a record for Indian arms and armor.