Well-designed vehicles and machinery, so coveted a Germany specialty that they can often fetch premium prices, were by far the biggest categories of European exports to the United States.
Assault rifles in Africa often fetch several hundred dollars apiece.
Paintings by Russian-born artist Rothko often fetch tens of millions of pounds.
It focuses on renting luxury apartments and selling coops that often fetch above $1 million.
Light Valpolicella-like reds from Bardolino often fetch up in wine bars in Venice.
The most sought-after species are rare orchids and cacti, "which often fetch high prices.
The gallery said it does not have a price for the defaced piece, but paintings by the Russian-born artist often fetch tens of millions of pounds.
The corollary of the almost exclusive attention now accorded to abstract considerations is that the most beautiful pictures often fetch comparatively modest prices.
Every November, Keeneland has a bloodstock sale, where well-bred broodmares in foal to fashionable stallions often fetch multimillion-dollar bids.
Sotheby's experts have estimated that it will bring $5.4 million, a price far lower than what second-rate Impressionist paintings often fetch at auction.
The Tate has said that it does not have a price for the piece, but paintings by Rothko often fetch tens of millions of pounds.
