Very interesting, gzz, and a good example of how obsessed some collectors are. I know my wife has been amazed at the offers she has received from private collectors, even without taking anything to auction. As in the article, it seems like multiple seven figures are becoming the norm.

Hopefully, with all of the millions floating around in our society, some of it will also be used to solve the more dire needs that threaten humanity’s very existence, such as the water issue discussed in another thread. In fact, my wife is considering selling some of her collection to facilitate the greater good.