Iconic Twitter bird sign sold for $35,000 at auction
What's the story
The iconic Twitter bird sign, once gracing the company's former San Francisco headquarters, has been sold for almost $35,000.
The logo was fondly called "Larry" after Boston Celtics player Larry Bird.
The emblem was a recognizable mascot during Twitter's 16-year existence before being rebranded as X by Elon Musk in 2022.
The sale was handled by RR Auction, which specializes in rare and collectible items.
Significance
The sign's dimensions and auction details
The iconic Twitter bird sign, which weighed around 254kg and stood at a whopping 12 feet by nine feet, was auctioned for $34,375.
This was below the estimated value of $40,000 according to the auction website.
RR Auction did not reveal who the buyer was or where these proceeds could possibly go.
Previous sales
Musk's previous auctions and RR Auction's collection
Musk had previously auctioned a range of Twitter-related items, from signs and kitchenware to furniture from the old office.
RR Auction's collection features a range of items, from footage of JFK's assassination to old New York Post front pages.
Since 2022, the auction firm has sold 53 objects directly linked to Musk, mostly signed items like photos of himself and dollar bills.