Aside from a property, what is the most expensive thing you have bought?

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My husband and I own some art, but we are not huge spenders.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 July 2019 source ↗

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Stephen Dorff American actor
When I was 24 or 25, I bought a Warhol canvas. It was a lot of money to throw down on a little painting, but I’ve always loved art.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 July 2021 source ↗
A hand-painted beaded dress from New York. It weighs about 16lb and cost me £4,000, 30 years ago.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 August 2025 source ↗

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