The auction, held by Christie's in New York, featured 36 items.
The first auction of Paul Allen ’s prized collection of historical artifacts, "Pushing Boundaries: Ingenuity from the Paul G. Allen Collection," concluded on Tuesday with impressive results, securing $10,253,500 in sales.The auction, held by Christie's in New York, featured 36 items that celebrated milestones in science, technology and exploration, aligning with Allen's passions and philanthropic vision.
Proceeds from the auction will go to philanthropic causes, in line with Allen's wishes.The auction drew considerable attention, with collectors and enthusiasts eager to acquire a piece of Allen’s legacy. Despite the success of the auction, the decision to sell the artifacts has not been without controversy. Local fans, supporters and previous donors to the now-closed Living Computer Museum + Labs in Seattle had expressed disappointment, hoping that the items would remain in the region.
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