CLEAN : More than $150 million worth of jewelry sold in Geneva auction

CLEAN : More than $150 million worth of jewelry sold in Geneva auction

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Business, Arts

9th - 10th Grade

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The video covers an auction event with significant bids and sales, highlighting a record-breaking $15 million sale for a sapphire. It discusses the historical context of items, such as those linked to Napoleon III, and analyzes the current market dynamics, emphasizing the abundance of cash and scarcity of masterpieces. The event reflects strong market conditions, with $148 million changing hands in a few hours.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the paddle number mentioned during the high-value bids?

9120

9021

9012

9102

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which historical figure's wife was mentioned in relation to an auction item?

Napoleon I

Napoleon II

Napoleon III

Napoleon IV

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much money changed hands during the auction evening?

$140,000,000

$148,000,000

$150,000,000

$145,000,000

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the record-breaking price for the sapphire?

$10 million

$25 million

$15 million

$20 million

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the estimated value of the jewelry sold for $3,250,000?

$2,000,000

$1,000,000

$500,000

$250,000