final report on the auction

I'm not sure why I'm so intrigued with the recent auction of the Rockefeller estate.  I guess I'm just in awe of the sheer numbers involved.  The total raised for charity was $832,000,000.00.  I applaud the Rockefeller family for donating so much to charity, while marveling at how many bidders (individuals and corporations, I'm sure) could afford to bid on the 1500 items that were sold.  Who has the money to plunk down $165,000,000.00 for a Picasso or $85,000,000.00 for a Monet?  It's not that I envy their ability to buy items in this price range, I would just like to become best friends with some of these people.  According to the report I heard, one of the least expensive items sold was a money clip which went for a mere $75,000.00.  Still way, way out of my price range.  But what if I won the lottery?  Nope, much as I love art, I don't think I could spend millions on a work of art.  I enjoy other things - like eating.