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Lawmen and Cowboys: Collecting the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral

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Though the item’s provenance was not exceptional, the lure that it may have once belonged to the lawman meant it went for almost $40,000 in 2022. Original movie posters from ‘50s Hollywood are desirable to modern collectors, as reflected in the $100 auction price this one fetched in 2021. One sold for an eye-watering $1500 in 2021.

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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). Prices can vary extensively, with quality jadeite generally carrying more value than nephrite. Consider the extent and quality of the repair work when deciding how much the artwork is worth to you.

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Shaker Design: An Enduring Legacy of Simplicity and Serenity

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Accordingly, Shaker designers only incorporated high-quality materials and durable styles. Specifically within American circles, the ideas of Shaker design must have proven foundational to the rise of the American Craftsman tradition. Sold for $4,000 NZD via Webb’s – Specialist Auctioneers (March 2021).

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Collecting the 90s: Pop Music Vinyls

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These new releases appeal to dedicated fans, collectors, and those who believe that vinyl has a superior sound quality. A copy of Ill Communication, signed by all three members of the Beastie Boys, went for a similar price in 2021, and the autograph of Britney Spears on …Baby One More Time sold for nearly $2500 in 2021.

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Insights on Auction Sales: January 28, 2025

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The pairs connection to history makes them priceless, especially considering their painstaking provenance. Museum Quality This portrait by John Singleton Copley recently sold for a cool $500,000 at Pook & Pook. In a somewhat quieter but still remarkable story, a portrait by John Singleton Copley recently sold for a cool $500,000.

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