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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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WorthPoint Indices: Movie Props

WorthPoint

” Julien’s Auctions sold it for $448,000 in December 2022. As WorthPoint’s index shows, total monthly sales of movie props have been holding steady since January 2020, and $12.7 Another sign of a robust market: In March of this year, Heritage Auctions’s Treasures From Planet Hollywood sale raked in over $15.6

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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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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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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. WorthPoint—Discover.

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Tony Bennett’s Auction Leaves His Heart with Us All

WorthPoint

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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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. It’s important to have a budget in mind and to be aware of any additional fees, such as buyer’s premiums, that may be added to the final sale price.

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