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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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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. This window card from the 1927 First National Pictures release of Babe Comes Home , starring Babe Ruth himself, is the only known example.

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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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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.

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WorthPoint Indices Report: Sports Memorabilia Overview

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A bounty is out for his 1/1 Gold Outburst parallel, with Dave and Adam’s , one of North America’s largest trading card shops, offering $1 million to whoever unearths the rarity. The card is one of just ten made and is an example of how card maker Topps has introduced rarity into the collector market.

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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. Much like the majority of artwork, a Chinese painting’s monetary value will align with its time period, rarity and condition – and of course, the artist.