2022 Provenance Quality 
WorthPoint
JULY 3, 2024
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.
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
APRIL 3, 2024
In our experience, items with the most provenance are most sought after.” Sold for $22,000 USD via Oakridge Auction Gallery (March 2022). Prices can vary extensively, with quality jadeite generally carrying more value than nephrite. Sold for $6,000,000 HKD via Poly Auction Hong Kong (July 2022).
Art Peritus
MARCH 28, 2024
When the printing of an edition is complete, the artist reviews each print or “impression” for printing quality and similarity. In 2022, Sotheby’s sold an “Eric” lithograph numbered 35/38 from an early edition published in 1984 for over $56,000. If the print does not meet the artist’s criteria, it is destroyed.
Art Peritus
MARCH 28, 2024
When the printing of an edition is complete, the artist reviews each print or “impression” for printing quality and similarity. In 2022, Sotheby’s sold an “Eric” lithograph numbered 35/38 from an early edition published in 1984 for over $56,000. If the print does not meet the artist’s criteria, it is destroyed.
Invaluable
JUNE 10, 2024
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.
Invaluable
APRIL 29, 2024
Despite this distinction, there isn’t necessarily a singular definition of Ming art thanks to its colorful ritual objects and calligraphy, but the porcelain produced during this period has become a byword for quality. Sold for $42,725,000 HKD via Sotheby’s (April 2022). Sold for $453,600 via Sotheby’s (March 2022).
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