Invaluable
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Rarity : Many luxury watches are made in limited quantities or feature unique materials. Materials and aesthetics : Many expensive watches are made from precious metals and stones. Some are crafted in limited quantities with less costly materials but still command a high price due to their scarcity. Toussou Pink Gold Ref.
Invaluable
JULY 15, 2024
Decorative flourishes were set aside in favor of humble presentation and maximum efficiency of materials. Universal Utility Closely aligning form and function, Shaker designs needed to reflect ultimate utility. Connection to Nature Much of Shaker design tended to rely upon natural materials like oak, maple, cedar, and birch.
Invaluable
OCTOBER 28, 2024
They believed that artists should showcase the richness of materials and the craftsmanship of handmade wares while paying homage to the beauty of the natural world. Sold for $1,600 USD via Material Culture (May 2021). His success was spurred by his ability to create timeless pieces made from the most elegant, natural materials.
Invaluable
MAY 29, 2024
Taxidermy is an art absolutely essential to be known to every naturalist since, without it, he cannot pursue his studies or preserve his own materials” British zoologist William Swainson in his 1840 Treatise on Taxidermy Walter Potter – Kittens’ Tea & Croquet Party. Sold for £1,100 GBP via Chiswick Auctions (October 2021).
WorthPoint
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Many presses from the 1960s and 70s were made with better materials, so, as a reseller, finding one in decent condition is a personal bonus. I noticed that in the Worthpoint Pride Guide, these Swedish-made presses sold for up to $800 in 2018, but closer to 2021, the prices fell between $140-$150.
Jewelry Judge
AUGUST 26, 2024
As the rocky material comes down a conveyor belt, the scanners can pick out the diamonds based on their chemical composition. The diamond-rich material is then separated from the rubble and moved to a secure area for processing. With the advent of XRT scanners, the mining process has become more delicate and discerning.
MIR Appraisal
MARCH 5, 2021
These Soundsuits, of which Cave has made over 500, are full bodied costumes composed of an amalgamation of found materials designed to create a certain sound when moved in by the wearer. The use of foreign and found material is an integral part of their work too, and explores the connection between economics and race. Dunne, Aidan.
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