Seattle’s giant typewriter eraser gone for $8.4M
The typewriter eraser sculpture was the highest bid Thursday. Paul Allen's artworks auction was the biggest in history, with all items sold for $1.6 billion.
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Paul G. Allen’s art at Christie’s tops $1.5 billion, cracking records
The collection of Microsoft co-founder Paul G. Allen hit the $1 billion mark at Christie’s New York on Wednesday night, making it the biggest sale...
Peek inside Paul Allen's treasure chest of artworks VIEW
The artworks that Christie's is auctioning show not only that Allen scored some obvious blockbusters, like a Klimt, which is estimated to sell for more...
Paul Allen collected art. A lot of art. Here’s what is going up for sale
The sale is expected to be the biggest in history for a private collection. The Microsoft co-founder’s impressive cache ranges from Claude Monet to David...
Walmart heir acquires Paul Allen plane and armor collection in Everett
The late Paul Allen's vintage warplane and tank collection has been sold but will stay in Everett, and the museum will reopen within the next...
Paul Allen estate sells off 2 waterfront mansions and more
The estate of the late Paul Allen continues to sell off real estate holdings across the U.S. The latest sale included several extravagant Mercer Island...
Jody Allen reportedly is ‘not happy’ with the Seahawks’ struggles. How will she address them? | Larry Stone
In the three-plus years since her brother, Paul Allen, died, leaving stewardship of the Seahawks to Jody Allen, she has been somewhat of a mystery....
Swedish to open new cancer research center with $20 million gift from Paul G. Allen estate
Swedish Health Services announced Tuesday its plan to develop a new cancer research center, after receiving a $20 million gift from the late Paul G....
Vulcan hires a finance chief from the Ford Foundation as Paul Allen’s philanthropic legacy takes shape
John Bernstein was praised by Vulcan's CEO for helping the Ford Foundation align its operations with its values. An announcement of his appointment provided glimpses...
What’s happening to Paul Allen’s billions? A year after his death, it’s complicated VIEW
Paul Allen intended to give away the majority of the $20 billion-plus fortune he accumulated from Microsoft and his other ventures. A little more than...