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Types of Chinese Art: A Guide to Valuing & Collecting Chinese Art

Invaluable

While age might leave artifacts fragile or damaged, time has also embellished Chinese works of art with enduring beauty and relevancy. Sold for ¥1,500,000 JPY via Tomikai Auction (Oct 2023). Those looking for slightly more of a steal could expect to pay anything from $50 to $55,000 at auction. Ask a lot of questions!”

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Tony Bennett’s Auction Leaves His Heart with Us All

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In July 2023, Tony Bennett, born Anthony Dominick Benedetto, passed away, leaving behind a phenomenal legacy of musical and art treasures. Bennett is known worldwide for his music, but in an upcoming auction at Julien’s , many of the items for sale will showcase Bennett’s artistic talent in painting, sketching, and artwork.

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French Provincial Furniture: Classic Elegance for Modern Interiors

Invaluable

Sold for $6,500 AUD via Leonard Joel (December 2023). Sold for €825,500 EUR via Sotheby’s (May 2023). early 19th century) Furniture design came into its golden age once more in France when Napoleon became emperor in 1804. The Charm of French Country Style Cherry wood buffet in 18th century French Provincial style.

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Sculpting the Divine: Exploring Religious Statues and Sculptures 

Invaluable

Sold for $5,000 USD via Eternity Gallery (February 2023). Sold for $2,200 USD via Eternity Gallery (September 2023). More certainty comes with the role of religious statues by the time of the Bronze Age when major cultural centers from ancient Sumer to ancient Egypt exhibited richly complex pantheons of deities and devotional practice.

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An Introduction to Edward Gorey

WorthPoint

During childhood, Gorey was considered a child prodigy as a self-taught reader at the tender age of 3 years old. These old ads are few and far between, but if they ever pop up at auction, the bidding is blockbuster. This original advertising artwork for the Ben Kahn furrier went for nearly 5K in 2023. She holds a B.A.

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The Age of Nostalgia: How Modern Collectibles are Redefining the Market

What Is It Worth?

Sales figures at major auction houses and online marketplaces tell the story. Items that are in pristine condition, with no signs of wear or damage and in original packaging, are usually worth more than those that show signs of age or use. The condition of a collectible can have a significant impact on its value.

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Why Provenance is Paramount

Art Peritus

Why Provenance is Paramount As the holiday season approaches with calendars full of significant auctions and art fairs, you’re probably finding your inbox filled with emails reflecting on the sales trends expected to shape the market in the coming year.