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Sotheby’s sells cars, jewelry, handbag at Abu Dhabi auction

Among the most jaw-dropping sales was a 31.68-karat pink diamond that sold for $8.8 million and a 1994 McLaren F1 car for $25.3 million

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The Hermes Birkin Bag created named after British singer Jane Birkin, and dubbed "Le Birkin Voyageur," on display as part of the auction series during the Sotheby's "Abu Dhabi Collectors Week"

Sotheby’s first Abu Dhabi Collectors’ Week raised $133 million from a series of auctions, including sports cars, jewelery and a Hermès handbag owned by Jane Birkin, which went for $2.9 million.

Among the most jaw-dropping sales was a...