Invaluable

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Provenance and historical significance : The world’s most expensive watches often have a story to tell. Rarity : Many luxury watches are made in limited quantities or feature unique materials. Materials and aesthetics : Many expensive watches are made from precious metals and stones. Patek Philippe Gobbi Milano Pink Gold Ref.

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Auction House Rarity Material Credentialing 98

Invaluable

APRIL 3, 2024

In our experience, items with the most provenance are most sought after.” The destruction of many historic artifacts in the 1960s and 1970s paired with the overall delicacy of the materials means that well-preserved, authentic Chinese antiques are increasingly difficult to find. As awareness grows, the market becomes more competitive.

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Antiques and Decorative Arts Collectibles Sculpture Paintings 98

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. Vogt Auction Galleries , estimate: $3,000–$5,000.

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Antiques and Decorative Arts Maker/Artist Photography Jewelry 97

Invaluable

AUGUST 19, 2024

Join us as we explore the conventions and innovations in religious statues and sculpture across history to highlight the commonalities and differences in materials, representation, and roles these revered likenesses assumed. Others were smaller in scale but incorporated precious and semi-precious materials.

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Sculpture Material Age Auction House 52

Invaluable

APRIL 29, 2024

Sold for $42,725,000 HKD via Sotheby’s (April 2022). Sold for $453,600 via Sotheby’s (March 2022). Reproducing the textures of other material like silver, wood, jade or bronze, Tang Ying brought new ideas to China and also revived old forms from the Song era. Sold for £1,200,000 via Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales (May 2022).

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Antiques and Decorative Arts Paintings Ceramics Maker/Artist 52

Invaluable

JUNE 17, 2024

It is formed by a mollusk and consist s of the same material as the mollusk ’ s shell. Sold for $17,000 USD via FORTUNA® (November 2022). Alexandrite: The Color-Changing Gem Exceptional and Important Cat’s Eye Alexandrite ‘The Mona Lisa’ Sold for $650,000 USD via Bonhams (December 2022). Chrysanthemum 1.85-Carat

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