Talk:List of dinosaur specimens sold at auction

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Deinonychus sold for $12.4 million

In the news now[1], but I'm not really good at adding such entries. I took some photos[2][3] of the specimen when it was exhibited in my city that could be used. FunkMonk (talk) 17:14, 18 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Looks like the "Amphicoelias brontodiplodocus" specimens are also missing.[4] I remember a more detailed story about the sale of these, but can't find it. FunkMonk (talk) 17:43, 18 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]

As far as I can tell, the "Amphicoelias brontodiplodocus" specimens were sold in a private sale, and therefore do not count w.r.t this list, which only covers public auctions, good shout with Hector though, I've added it to the list. Hemiauchenia (talk) 17:53, 19 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Sounds right. Appears three specimens listed as on auction in Paris here (Suuwassea, Prosaurolophus, and Tenontosaurus) later ended up in Institut de paléontologie humaine somehow:[5][6][7] FunkMonk (talk) 14:37, 20 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Upcoming Gorgosaurus sale

Coming up on Sotheby’s on the 28th of the month, see https://www.antiquestradegazette.com/news/2022/first-ever-complete-gorgosaurus-dinosaur-skeleton-comes-to-auction-in-new-york/, keep your eyes peeled on the actual auction date to see if it actually sells. Hemiauchenia (talk) 18:52, 21 July 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Zephyr

Presumably Camptosaurus? https://nypost.com/2022/09/08/dinosaur-skeleton-for-sale-could-net-500k-at-paris-auction/ Hemiauchenia (talk) 22:05, 9 September 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Actually it's Uteodon https://www.binocheetgiquello.com/en/lot/129130/18916558-zephyrdinosaure-iguanodontenbs. Hemiauchenia (talk) 22:14, 9 September 2022 (UTC)[reply]

New T rex sale

https://phys.org/news/2022-10-t-rex-singapore-experts-decry-auctions.html Hemiauchenia (talk) 00:20, 3 November 2022 (UTC)[reply]

cancelled https://www.theguardian.com/science/2022/nov/21/christies-cancels-t-rex-skeleton-auction-after-doubts-raised Hemiauchenia (talk) 10:55, 21 November 2022 (UTC)[reply]

T rex skull sale

https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2022/maximus-rex Hemiauchenia (talk) 22:44, 23 November 2022 (UTC)[reply]

accessibility

I have tagged the article, because the table is very large and no good for smaller screen sizes, is not mobile friendly ect. Govvy (talk) 09:28, 24 September 2023 (UTC)[reply]

What makes the table "very large"? Is it the number of rows or columns? Hemiauchenia (talk) 21:37, 24 September 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Rows are never a problem, table width and structure are, the columns on the first table, there are way too many. It's a poorly constructed table and not user-friendly. Govvy (talk) 07:48, 25 September 2023 (UTC)[reply]

The number of columns is not significantly more than List of most expensive watches sold at auction, which is what I based the table formatting off of. I agree that the country column could probably be consolidated, but I think the number of columns currently is fine. Hemiauchenia (talk) 18:15, 25 September 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Except those are well constructed tables, the ones here are not, cell size and data in cells are chunky and lack uniform and heavy on prose. Where-as the watches page doesn't have that problem. Govvy (talk) 21:43, 25 September 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Given that you regularly work on tables (which you assumably approve of) which consist of a colossal eyesore of red, green and yellow rows, I think you're judgement about what constitutes a "good table" is frankly worthless. Hemiauchenia (talk) 21:49, 25 September 2023 (UTC)[reply]

It might be possible to give the information currently in the Location column in the Auction House column instead (i.e. Bonhams, London) and give information about the material in the notes column, which would eliminate two from the table. Still, I do not see how this table is poorly constructed or not user friendly. It is easily readable and provides adequate information. The Morrison Man (talk) 09:38, 26 September 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Not seeing the problem either, it is comparable to and clearer than many other lists. FunkMonk (talk) 10:21, 26 September 2023 (UTC)[reply]

What screen res are you people on? Also, do any of you have a screen reader? Govvy (talk) 12:14, 26 September 2023 (UTC)[reply]

My web browser is at 90% zoom. I do not have a screen reader, but even on mobile the table seems fine to read. Just requires a little bit of swiping, which isn't difficult at all, and certainly not an "accessibility issue". The Morrison Man (talk) 13:34, 26 September 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Vulcan

https://phys.org/news/2024-11-dinosaur-skeleton-million-euros-paris.html making this post as a reminder Hemiauchenia (talk) 07:41, 19 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]