2022 Condition Provenance 
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 23, 2025
A fund in a work’s provenance can undermine its value, Glauber says, and his clients are often reluctant to buy works being sold off: “It signals to a prospective buyer that if a fund owned this purely for investment potential and is now selling, am I to assume that they’ve decided that there’s no more value or utility in owning this thing?
Invaluable
APRIL 3, 2024
In our experience, items with the most provenance are most sought after.” Prices can start from around $200, rising into the thousands depending on condition, with rare, 18th-century snuff examples with authenticated reign marks often selling for the highest price at auction. Chinese Carved Jade Shou with stand, Qianlong.
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WorthPoint
JUNE 23, 2025
Without provenance linking them to notable individuals, most mass-produced swords are not worth thousands, but occasionally, some very special military swords come on the market. World War II examples are readily available on the modern market, though provenance should always be obtained for high-value purchases.
WorthPoint
JUNE 24, 2025
For true antique tikis, be sure to understand the provenance and sourcing of the item before purchase so as to remain sensitive to its cultural heritage. As with all vintage garb, condition is king, so look for excessive wear and tear. Can you believe that a Disneyland “Enchanted Tiki Room” trash can sold for $9K in 2022?
WorthPoint
MAY 4, 2024
A snake pin owned by a secretary of state, notable snuff bottles, Meissen ewers with celebrity provenance, vintage cameras, and elegant silver flatware are among the choice lots WorthPoint’s Industry Partners are offering in several May auctions. Freeman’s | Hindman , estimate: $200–$300.
Invaluable
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Provenance and historical significance : The world’s most expensive watches often have a story to tell. In its pristine, all-original condition, the watch reached a sale price of $9,008,856 in November 2019. It’s this price that can determine the final auction price, especially if the buyer has an affinity with the watch’s history.
WorthPoint
JULY 19, 2024
It was sold for $1,931 at Hake’s Auctions in March 2022. The card’s rarity, significance, and provenance—it was part of Lugosi’s private collection—make it a valuable piece of cinematic history. The cards were considered “on loan” to the theaters, but most ended up in the hands of moviegoers.
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