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Phillips's evening auction in New York notches $72.3m, buoyed by two fresh Basquiat paintings

The Art Newspaper

The sale's hammer total fell short of its estimate, but also represented an increase of 24% over the equivalent auction in 2023

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

Invaluable

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. Sold for $340,000 USD via Bonhams (Dec 2023). Sold for £50,000 GBP via Bonhams (May 2023). How do you contact the auction house or dealer with questions?

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Great Discoveries: First-Edition “The Hobbit” Sold for Nearly $40K

WorthPoint

Following the discovery, the woman put the book up for auction, where it sold for nearly $40,000, according to the BBC. Initially, the auction house estimated the book would sell for around $10,000. In 2023, a first edition of The Hobbit was found in a charity shop in Dundee, Scotland—the book sold for nearly $13,000 at auction.

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WorthPoint Indices: Movie Props

WorthPoint

In fact, Stephen Lane, the CEO and founder of Propstore—recognized as the world’s leading auction house specializing in this field— said in a 2023 interview that the hobby has huge growth potential and predicted it will “substantially outpace” the market growth for collectibles in general.

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Julien’s Auctions Brings More Industry Experts Aboard

WorthPoint

After many successful and historically significant sales—including a new world record —“auction house to the stars” and WorthPoint Industry Partner Julien’s Auctions has announced recent changes that will strengthen its position and allow the business to continue its record growth.

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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). Search online marketplaces to figure out which auction houses regularly sell French country styles and stay up-to-date with antiques fairs and shows. Louis XVI Giltwood Furniture Set.

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Where To Buy Diamond Jewelry?

La Jolla Gem Appraisal

June 24, 2023 Home Where To Buy Diamond Jewelry? Auction Houses Buying diamonds at auction houses can be an exciting way to acquire rare and unique pieces. Where To Buy Diamond Jewelry? When it comes to buying diamonds, choosing the right vendor is just as important as selecting the right diamond.

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