List of dinosaur specimens sold at auction

[1] These specimens are mostly purchased by wealthy private collectors and museums in Europe and the United States, though interest has been growing in China as well.

[2] Most countries where relatively complete dinosaur specimens are commonly found have laws against the export of fossils.

As such, the majority of dinosaur fossils sold at auction were collected in the United States.

Some specimens planned to be auctioned did not sell, due to failing to meet the reserve price, legal challenges, or other obstacles.

This list also includes specimens whose planned auction was announced, but for which information on whether it was sold is not available.