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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. In 2022, a period-mounted photograph of Tough Nut Mine, located just outside the town, went for nearly $2000. The reverse of the paper says, “Petition granted and Precinct Established.”

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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.” 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 Indices: Lobby Cards

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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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Fine Art Prints vs. Reproductions

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Although each print from the same edition is initially sold for the same price, over time values can differ greatly on the secondary market depending on demand, rarity, condition, provenance and many other nuanced factors.

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Fine Art Prints vs. Reproductions

Art Peritus

Although each print from the same edition is initially sold for the same price, over time values can differ greatly on the secondary market depending on demand, rarity, condition, provenance and many other nuanced factors.

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5 Hot Lots Coming to Auction in May

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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.

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The Wemyss Ware Buyer’s Guide: 5 Classic Pieces You Need in Your Collection

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A large Weymss Ware cat sold at auction in Edinburgh in 2022 for £2,000, owing to its bright yellow glaze, unusual pattern and the fact it was produced at the turn of the 20th century. Much like any collector’s piece with an enchanting story, provenance plays a part in the desirability of Weymss Ware.