CLEAN : Marie Antoinette's bracelets dazzle at auction

CLEAN : Marie Antoinette's bracelets dazzle at auction

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Business, Arts, History

11th - 12th Grade

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The transcript describes an auction at Christie's Geneva, featuring historic Marie Antoinette diamonds. The auction was highly anticipated, with multiple bidders both in the room and on the phone. The initial bid exceeded expectations, and the final sale price was $8 million. The event was well-attended, marking a return to pre-pandemic normalcy, and concluded with a total of $60 million in sales. The atmosphere was vibrant, with participants actively engaging in the bidding process.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What historic jewelry was highlighted in the auction?

The Crown Jewels of England

The Hope Diamond

Marie Antoinette's diamonds

Cleopatra's necklace

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial bid for the Marie Antoinette bracelets?

6 million francs

4 million francs

5 million francs

2 million francs

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much did the Marie Antoinette bracelets sell for?

5 million dollars

6 million dollars

7 million dollars

8 million dollars

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the total sales amount achieved at the auction?

40 million dollars

60 million dollars

30 million dollars

50 million dollars

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significance of the auction's location?

It was the largest auction in history

It was held in a historic castle

Geneva had reopened for such events

It was the first auction in Paris