Australian comedian Barry Humphries' personal collection, including Dame Edna's glasses, sold for $9.2m.
Australian comedian Barry Humphries, known for his satirical characters like Dame Edna Everage, had his personal collection auctioned for £4.6m ($9.2m). Notable sales included Dame Edna's glasses for £37,800 and a first edition of Oscar Wilde's "The Importance of Being Earnest" for £138,600. The auction attracted bidders from 41 countries, with Christie's praising Humphries' unique vision and passion for collecting.
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