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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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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 $22,000 USD via Oakridge Auction Gallery (March 2022). Sold for $6,000,000 HKD via Poly Auction Hong Kong (July 2022). Provenance research also adds value and credibility to artworks. Chinese Carved Jade Shou with stand, Qianlong.

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Long Overdue: Cultural Change Affecting the Art Market

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To counteract this, having a strong provenance is crucial and having work appraised and authenticated before attempting to sell is always beneficial to everyone involved. Bryant and her gallery were recently celebrated at Frieze New York and will be the subject of an exhibit in 2022 at The Museum of Modern Art.

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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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Collecting the Legend of Zelda Franchise

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Naturally, an original sealed copy of the 1986 original costs an astronomical amount of money these days—a first-edition 1987 North American release sold for $600,000 in 2022. A+) sold for $182,000 in 2022, while a sealed collector’s edition of Ocarina of Time —complete with the original T-shirt and guidebook—sold for $150,000 last year.

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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. 2499 Price Realized: $7,860,000 Auction House: Sotheby’s, Hong Kong Year: 2022 Patek Philippe and Gobbi Milano put their signatures to yet another remarkable timepiece with the Patek Philippe Gobbi Milano Pink Gold Ref.

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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.