Triceratops skeleton ‘Trey’ to hit the auction block as dinosaur market soars

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressMarch 2, 2026 at 07:02 PM

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A Triceratops skeleton named "Trey," previously displayed at the Wyoming Dinosaur Center from 1995 to 2023, will be auctioned online by Joopiter from March 17-31. Discovered in Wyoming in 1993, the 17-foot-long fossil dates back 66 million years. The auction comes as the market for dinosaur fossils is experiencing record highs. Trey, recently sold privately and now located in Singapore for viewings, is estimated to sell for $4.5 to $5.5 million. Palaeontologists highlight Trey's cultural significance, noting its potential to inspire future scientists due to its long-term museum display.

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Thermopolis 30% Andre LuJan 40% Lee Campbell 40% Allen Graffham 40% Lusk 40% Wyoming Dinosaur Centre 50% Pharrell Williams 50% Singapore 60% Joopiter ×370% Wyoming ×270% Trey ×580%

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