The auction house Sotheby’s estimates that a Tyrannosaurus rex named Gus will se...
Verdict: MISLEADING
Verdict details
Confidence: 50%
Evidence quality: CONTRADICTORIE
**What was analyzed:** The article analyzes claims about the upcoming auction of a Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton named "Gus" by Sotheby’s auction house, including price estimates and details about its discovery, as well as information about previous dinosaur fossil sales, such as the Stegosaurus "Apex" and the T. rex "Sue". **What sources confirm:** External sources confirm that Sotheby’s estimates the sale of the T. rex "Gus" at a price between 20 and 30 million dollars. The discovery of "Gus" in Harding County, South Dakota, and its connection to farmer Gary "Gus" Licking is also confirmed. The sale of the Stegosaurus "Apex" to Ken Griffin for 44.6 million dollars in July 2024 is also confirmed. **Limitations:** The exact date of the auction for "Gus" (July 14) could not be verified with the evidence provided. The claim that "Sue" was the first dinosaur sold at auction, its price of 8.4 million dollars, and its current location at the Field Museum in Chicago have not been confirmed by e…
Sources consulted
| Source | Domain | Date | What it says |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giant T. Rex Fossil Could Net a Monster Price at Sotheby’s | news.artnet.com | — | Rex Fossil Could Net a Monster Price at Sotheby’s. Named Gus, the skeleton is expected to realize $20 million to $30 million—the highest estimate ever fixed to |
| Sotheby’s puts $30mn estimate on Tyrannosaurus rex named Gus | ft.com | — | [](https://www.ft.com/ "Go to Financial Times homepage"). * [Home](https://www.ft.com/). * [World](https://www.ft.com/world). * [US](https://www.ft.com/us). * [ |
| One of the Largest T.Rexes Ever, 'Gus,' Could Fetch $30M at Auction | robbreport.com | — | 'Gus,' One of the World's Largest and Most Complete T. Rex Fossils, Could Fetch $30 Million at Auction. It's the highest estimate ever placed on |
| Billionaire Ken Griffin Buys Stegosaurus Fossil For $44.6 Million | forbes.com | — | The 150-million-year old fossil of a stegosaurus named "Apex" by the paleontologist who discovered it became the most expensive fossil ever sold. |
| Stegosaurus skeleton sold to Citadel's Ken Griffin for $44.6M | nypost.com | — | Billionaire investor Ken Griffin purchased a late-Jurassic stegosaurus skeleton for $44.6 million at Sotheby's Wednesday, marking the most valuable fossil ever |
| Citadel's Ken Griffin buys a stegosaurus for $45 million in a record ... | cnbc.com | — | Ken Griffin purchased a late Jurassic stegosaurus skeleton for $44.6 million at Sotheby's on Wednesday, marking the most valuable fossil |
| Meet “Gus”: The 40 Foot Long T-Rex Skeleton Exhibited for the First Time at Sotheby’s Breuer | Geek Week | Sotheby’s | sothebys.com | — | Barbara Gladstone’s Million-Dollar Collection of Art and Design. * Sorolla Paintings From The Hispanic Society Give Sotheby’s New York a Window Into Spain. AUCT |
| Natural History including Gus Rex | Science - Sotheby's | sothebys.com | — | Natural History including Gus Rex. Live Sale 14 July 2026|10:00 EDT. |
Recommended next steps
- Look for official press releases from Sotheby’s regarding the auction of "Gus".
- Check auction house archives or specialized publications for details about the sale of "Sue".
Analysis limitations
- The exact date of the auction for "Gus" (July 14) could not be verified.
- Claims about "Sue" (first dinosaur sold at auction, price, location) have not been confirmed by external evidence.
- The size of the farm (6,500 acres) where "Gus" was discovered is not confirmed by external evidence.
- The most recent source found is 151 days old. Conclusions reflect the state of information from that time.
- An official statement from Sotheby’s confirming the date of July 14 for the auction of "Gus".
- Credible sources confirming details about the sale of the T. rex "Sue" and its status as the first auctioned dinosaur.
Manipulation techniques detected
- Selective Omission
- Unwarranted Generalization
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