Invaluable
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
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.
WorthPoint
JULY 19, 2024
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.
WorthPoint
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
In March 2022, Hake’s set a world record for selling another J-slot prototype for $204,435 and then beat that record three months later when it sold an L-slot example for $236,000. This Ives sleigh gives collectors the chance to own a true rarity: it is the second of only two known examples with the original figure.
Art Peritus
MARCH 28, 2024
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.
Art Peritus
MARCH 28, 2024
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.
WorthPoint
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
A true rarity in today’s game, Ohtani is making all kinds of waves in the industry thanks to his vastly superior play. This ducat was from his final pitching game in 2022. Ohtani commands baseball diamonds like few, if any, in his or any generation, whether as a pitcher or hitter.
WorthPoint
JULY 19, 2024
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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