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The 10 Most Expensive Watches Ever Sold (& Why They’re So Significant)

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Provenance and historical significance : The world’s most expensive watches often have a story to tell. It’s this price that can determine the final auction price, especially if the buyer has an affinity with the watch’s history. 1518 Price Realized: $9,570,000 Auction House: Sotheby’s Year: 2021 The Patek Philippe Ref.

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The Case Against the Current Energy Usage of NFTs: An Art World Environmentalist’s Opinion

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So Is Their Effect on the Earth’s Climate” published in Wired Magazine in March 2021 ( [link] ). emphasis added] ( [link] ) In May 2021, Sophie Lewis wrote an article for CBS News titled “NFTs may be the future of art—but are they threatening the future of the planet?”

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

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In our experience, items with the most provenance are most sought after.” Sold for $650,000 HKD via Bonhams (Dec 2021). Examine Condition & Provenance Prior to making a purchase, always be very diligent to inquire after the condition of the object and from where the object was acquired. Ask a lot of questions!”

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Sculpting the Divine: Exploring Religious Statues and Sculptures 

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Auction Passed (Est: €7,000 EUR – €7,500 EUR) via Setdart Auction House (November 2023). Sold for £7,000 GBP via TimeLine Auctions (September 2021). Sold for $200 USD via Worthington Galleries (March 2021). Sold for £12,000 GBP via TimeLine Auctions (February 2022). Roman Marble Head of Mercury.