Bobby Livingston
Veteran auctioneer who led the sale of Jim Sanborn's Kryptos archive and discussed the materials, provenance, and outcome of the auction.
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Dec 9, 2025 • 28min
Auctioning Off the Key to Kryptos
Bobby Livingston, a veteran auctioneer, led the captivating sale of Jim Sanborn's Kryptos archive, including the key to the long-unsolved K4. He shares insights on the mystique surrounding Kryptos at the CIA and Sanborn's quest for clues. Bobby discusses the intense auction dynamics that culminated in a staggering $962,000 sale and the array of items the buyer received. With a passion for puzzles and cryptography, he highlights why code-breaking continues to fascinate people, from military secrets to historical artifacts.
