Melbourne Cup Trophy Sold
October 26, 2017
Breeding Racing
The 1964 Melbourne Cup has been purchased by an anonymous buyer for $140,300 at an auction in Sydney, reports news.com.au. Sold by Sotheby's, the nine-carat gold trophy, won by New Zealand-bred stayer Polo Prince, has been held in a private Queensland collection since 1999. It is believed the buyer paid more than $50,000 over the estimated sale price.
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Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International ArtMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Geoffrey Smith |
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