Jewels belonging to an Austrian billionaire whose German husband made his fortune under the Nazis raked in more than $155 million Wednesday at an auction held amid criticism from Jewish groups.

Jewellery with Nazi links fetches over $155 mn at controversial auction

Auction house Christie's New York is breaking the record. It showcases the works of Van Gogh, Cezanne and more. Winning bids have smashed previous records.

Auction house Christie's New York breaks record

Many rare pieces of art are set to go under the hammer at Christie's auction this month. Take a look at this report!

Christie's to auction special recording of 'Blown in the wind'

In an auction in New York held by Christie's, a Rolex watch worn by a British prisoner during the 'Great Escape' from a Nazi war camp fetched $189,000. In 1944, Gerald Imeson was a part of the group of Allied soldiers who undertook the daring escape from the Stalag Luft III prisoner-of-war camp.

Rolex watch worn by prisoner during 'Great Escape' from Nazi war camp fetches $189,000 in auction

Two Picasso paintings, one of which has spent more than 60 years in a private collection and has never been auctioned, will be among the highlights of the November sale at Christie's in New York.

Two Picasso paintings headline Christie's fall auction

In September, a New York auction house had a rare treasure up for sale: a five-centuries-old letter revealing political intrigue involving Hernán Cortés, the famed leader of the Spanish force that colonized what is modern-day Mexico.

Mexico asks US to return stolen letters written by Hernan Cortes

Sparkling diamonds and gems and bejewelled swords and daggers - the finest examples of royal opulence will hit the auction block at Christie's in New York. Titled 'Maharajas & Mughal Magnificence,' the sale will feature hundreds of items spanning about five centuries of Indian luxury.

Christie's Maharajas and Mughal jewelry sale could break auction record

David Hockney pool painting soars to $90 mln, record for living artist

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