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Antique Pie Crimpers Are Fanciful Slices of History

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This example sold for $16,250 in 2021. Pie crimpers are valued today as decorative kitchen implements and pieces of folk art by collectors who are willing to pay thousands of dollars for the best examples. Many surviving pie crimpers were carved in the form of mythical creatures, including unicorns, which are rare and desirable.

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Types of Chinese Art: A Guide to Valuing & Collecting Chinese Art

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Chinese art, with varieties as expansive as its history is long, is among both the most daunting and rewarding of categories to begin collecting. As China becomes a more powerful force in the world, more and more people have become interested in Chinese antiques,” says John Schofield, head of the Asian Arts Department at Eldred’s. “In

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Hummel Figurines: History, Pricing & Value of Hummel Collectibles

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At a January 2021 auction at Blackwell Auctions LLC , the sale of a rare Hummel Signs of Spring figure (below) yielded $5,500. Browse Hummel Figurines coming to auction Rare Hummel, Signs of Spring figurine. Sold for $5,500 via Blackwell Auctions LLC (January 2021). How Much Are Hummel Figurines Worth?

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How Meissen is Leading a Kitsch Revival into 2025

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The limited-edition figurine was an unlikely fusion of the urban New York-based brand with the artisanal expertise of Europes oldest porcelain manufactory, and sold for three times its low end estimate when it appeared at Christies in December 2021. Sold for $6,000 USD via Christie’s (December 2021).