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The 10 Most Expensive Watches Ever Sold (& Why They’re So Significant)

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From craftsmanship and complexity to rarity and heritage, these elements define the value of these coveted timepieces and explain why collectors are willing to invest astonishing sums to own them. Rarity : Many luxury watches are made in limited quantities or feature unique materials. Toussou Pink Gold Ref. Patek Philippe Titanium Ref.

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WorthPoint Indices: Movie Posters

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However, some reliable key factors help determine values, including the film’s title, authenticity, design and/or artist, condition, and objectivity. With much crossover appeal, the poster brought $72,000 in a December 2022 sale held by Robert Edward Auctions. The major drivers for movie posters are rarity and subject matter.

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Fine Art Prints vs. Reproductions

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Furthermore, a limited-edition poster that is hand signed by the artist can fetch a significantly higher price due to its rarity, such as a signed example from a benefit in 1991 that is available online for $4,950. In 2022, Sotheby’s sold an “Eric” lithograph numbered 35/38 from an early edition published in 1984 for over $56,000.

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Fine Art Prints vs. Reproductions

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Furthermore, a limited-edition poster that is hand signed by the artist can fetch a significantly higher price due to its rarity, such as a signed example from a benefit in 1991 that is available online for $4,950. In 2022, Sotheby’s sold an “Eric” lithograph numbered 35/38 from an early edition published in 1984 for over $56,000.

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Types of Chinese Art: A Guide to Valuing & Collecting Chinese Art

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The rarity of the material, as well as the beauty and intricacy of the decoration, represented status and wealth during the Qing dynasty. 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.

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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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Estée Lauder Solid Perfumes: Buy Them or Leave Them?

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This “ Just One Bite ” solid perfume compact from The Princess Collection for Disney was sold for $209 in 2022. What to Buy I always hate to generalize because you really must research every collectible individually, no matter what you’re dealing with, since every genre has its rarities. The exception?