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Say Hey, Willie Mays—Rare Baseball Card Scores Record Prices

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This Willie Mays card , graded PSA 8, was sold in March 2021 for nearly $339,000. Goldin previously established the record for the most expensive Mays rookie card in March 2021 for $338,400. For buyers, knowing the condition and provenance of a card is a must to prevent fraud. Additionally, according to REA , the PSA 8.5

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

Artifactual History Appraisal

and how I’ve witnessed many in the art world enthusiastically jump on the NFT bandwagon following the 69 million dollar sale of a Beeple NFT at Christie’s this spring. So Is Their Effect on the Earth’s Climate” published in Wired Magazine in March 2021 ( [link] ). The sale also consumed 8.7

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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. 1518 Price Realized: $9,570,000 Auction House: Sotheby’s Year: 2021 The Patek Philippe Ref. At its last auction in 2021, the watch sold for $9,570,000, solidifying the Ref. Toussou Pink Gold Ref. Production of Ref.

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Collecting Military Memorabilia From the Revolutionary War

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Incredible period items are often up for sale. This price was nothing compared to an original journal of the first session of Congress that fetched over $80,000 in 2021. French items of original memorabilia will require provenance to show they were used during the Revolution. One exceptional piece is Marven Beckwith’s musket.

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Birthstone Feature: Origin Story of 330-Carat 'Star of Asia' Is Cloaked in Mystery

Jewelry Judge

In his 2021 book Unearthed, Surprising Stories Behind the Jewels , Dr. Jeffrey E. Eight years later, it was offered for sale on consignment in London and subsequently purchased by Swiss-American Jack Mason. Ehrmann likely embellished the gem's noble provenance to pump up its trade value.

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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. How will the item be shipped?

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“Remember That What We Do is Bigger Than Ourselves" - Jessica Silverman on Building Relationships, Collaboration, and Strategically Navigating the Art World

Art Dealers Association of America

Installation view, Woody De Othello: Looking In , 2021, photo by Phillip Maisel. ——————————————————————————————- When was the first moment you became interested in the visual arts; was there one singular “aha” moment or did that interest evolve over time? There’s still not as much collaboration amongst dealers as I would like to see.