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JULY 10, 2024

Mold Mitigation and Rehousing of Selected Artifacts from the Black Lives Matter Memorial Fence Collection April 13, 2024 Detail of the BLM Memorial Fence Collection exhibition at MLK Jr. Memorial Library, 2023 (Photo by Dorothy Cheng). The volunteers signed up for either one 3.5

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APRIL 8, 2024

Auction Passed (Est: €65 EUR – €75 EUR) via Aste Bolaffi (September 2023). Most of their designs consist of limited edition models of only the most exceptional materials, so it shouldn’t surprise that one of the most expensive pens in the world is the Aurora Diamante pen crafted from platinum and diamonds.

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APRIL 8, 2024

Auction Passed (Est: €65 EUR – €75 EUR) via Aste Bolaffi (September 2023). Most of their designs consist of limited edition models of only the most exceptional materials, so it shouldn’t surprise that one of the most expensive pens in the world is the Aurora Diamante pen crafted from platinum and diamonds.

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WorthPoint

JULY 19, 2024

These images are visual documents of the movie industry’s history, and they are collected by movie enthusiasts, libraries, museums, and universities. percent) and 2023 (3.3 The first five months of 2024 also indicate prices dropping overall from where they were at this point in 2023 (down by 21.5 A photo of Lon Chaney Jr.

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WCG

AUGUST 9, 2024

Mold Mitigation and Rehousing of Selected Artifacts from the Black Lives Matter Memorial Fence Collection April 13, 2024 Lutheran Church of the Reformation in Capitol Hill, Washington DC Detail of the BLM Memorial Fence Collection exhibition at MLK Jr. Memorial Library, 2023 (Photo by Dorothy Cheng).

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WorthPoint

JUNE 20, 2024

Collectors rediscovered their old collections and, just as importantly, fell back in love with the hobby. As we discussed before the 2023–24 hockey and basketball seasons started, three names led the charge as predicted game-changing superstars. Virtually every product was a sellout, and new records were being set for major auctions.

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WorthPoint

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Collecting Cookie Presses While today’s vintage market features many bra nds, Mirro , Sveico, Nordic Ware , Sears, Montgomery Ward, and WearEver are probably the most recognizable. Many presses from the 1960s and 70s were made with better materials, so, as a reseller, finding one in decent condition is a personal bonus.

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Jewelry Judge

AUGUST 26, 2024

As the rocky material comes down a conveyor belt, the scanners can pick out the diamonds based on their chemical composition. The diamond-rich material is then separated from the rubble and moved to a secure area for processing. carats, are in the collection of the British Royal Family.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Sold for £45,000 via Sotheby’s (November 2017) Founded in 1915 by Vladimir Tatlin and Alexander Rodchenko , Constructivism’s vision was to produce artworks and buildings using modern materials and designs that would awaken the working class to imperialist divisions and inequalities. Vavara Stepanova -Textile Design 3, Step 3.

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MARCH 19, 2024

Why Collectors and Investors Want to Learn Coin Grading Numismatics, commonly known as coin collecting, has become a thriving global industry. The market for rare coins continued to reflect the overall global economy in 2023 and early 2024, exhibiting a level of turbulence, as reported by Numismatic News. In 2022, “a record 22 U.S.

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Jewelry Judge

JULY 22, 2024

The material is extremely brittle and difficult to facet. NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory reported that the collection of fragments from the smashed rock measured about 5 inches (13cm) across. What's more, when moisture (even perspiration) or heat is applied to the stone, it smells nasty — like rotten eggs.

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La Jolla Gem Appraisal

JUNE 27, 2023

The Diamond Mining Process: Challenges, Innovations, and Opportunities June 27, 2023 Home The Mirny Diamond Mine: One of The Largest Open Pit Diamond Mines On Earth. This includes calls for companies to pay fair wages, provide safe working conditions, and protect workers’ rights to organize and bargain collectively.

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Michael Rose Fine Art

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Highlights from the history of art can serve as inspiration for contemporary patrons to add intimately scaled artworks to their collections. Collection of the Worcester Art Museum In the medieval period, art patrons were high status nobles whose lives were consequently nomadic. Photographed by Michael Rose, summer of 2023.

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JANUARY 29, 2025

Spanning more than 6 centuries together, this dynastic duo brought to light the brilliance of new modes and materials that set Chinese art on course for its brilliance today. Surviving examples of these silk textiles beyond hanging and hand scrolls are rare given the challenges in preserving such delicate material over time.

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JUNE 26, 2024

Sold for $6,500 AUD via Leonard Joel (December 2023). Sold for €825,500 EUR via Sotheby’s (May 2023). French provincial pieces were fashioned out of locally sourced materials – namely wood, which included oak, walnut, cherry and mahogany. Where and How Can I Find Authentic French Provincial Furniture for my Home or Collection?

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FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Sold for $225 USD via DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers (May 2023). Auctions & Appraisals (January 2023). This aspect is why it is beneficial to work with a translucent material, like vellum, as the foundation so a quilter can double-check that the seams and patterns align as wished.

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Gemology Resources

MARCH 27, 2023

The documentation provides the details of your jewelry, such as a detailed description of the materials and construction techniques used, as well as any identifying marks, like maker’s marks, hallmarks, or signatures. If you have a large collection of jewelry, cataloging it can help you keep track of what you own. Permalink

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APRIL 29, 2024

Sold for $85,618,000HKD via Sotheby’s (October 2023). Sold for €381,000 via Sotheby’s (June 2023). Reproducing the textures of other material like silver, wood, jade or bronze, Tang Ying brought new ideas to China and also revived old forms from the Song era. Sold for £1,200,000 via Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales (May 2022).

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WorthPoint

MAY 31, 2024

It is unlikely I’ll be able to resell those old wooden racquets for the nearly $30K this turn-of-the-century tennis racquet collection fetched at auction in 2004. Still, at the very least, I’m sure I can sell them to someone looking for sports-related material for crafting or home décor. Surplus Old Stuff): Sporting Goods landmines!

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WorthPoint

OCTOBER 10, 2024

From its beginnings as a homemaker’s staple to today’s popularity as a mid-century modern collectible, Tupperware has a lot going on under those airtight lids. In 2023, the company announced a cash crunch , and stock prices plummeted. Take a look at this ad from the 1960s. Are any of these pieces in your cabinets?

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JUNE 19, 2024

Sold for £1,000 via Forum Auctions – UK (July 2023). And Baroque changed as it traversed the globe, adapting to new environments, tastes, and materials. And, Washington, DC, hosts a large collection of Neoclassical buildings. Sold for £32,000 via Bonhams (December 2023). Today it stands as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Association of Research Libraries

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Blockson Afro-American Collection $250,000 to Digitize the John W. Mosley Photograph Collection (Temple University Libraries) New Hampshire Digital Newspaper Project (NHDNP): Two More Years! Intimidated? Guidebook Offers Help to Scientists Under Attack (Nature) Advocacy & Public Policy Global Action, Global Access?

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WorthPoint

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Their functional simplicity gave carvers unlimited freedom to use their imaginations when making these pieces, and as such, the styles, subjects, and materials used differ widely, making them highly collectible. Throughout his career, Hunt used modern methods and industrial materials to sculpt organic forms. 7,300-$10,000 USD).

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APRIL 22, 2024

Sold for £1,500 GBP via Sworders (June 2023). Sold for $30 USD via Old Kinderhook Auction Company (December 2023). Auctioneers (May 2023). When thinking about starting your own Victorian jewelry collection, consider finding a reputable dealer with a good reputation. An early Victorian serpent or snake form brooch, c.1840.

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MAY 29, 2024

“Taxidermy is an art absolutely essential to be known to every naturalist since, without it, he cannot pursue his studies or preserve his own materials” British zoologist William Swainson in his 1840 Treatise on Taxidermy Walter Potter – Kittens’ Tea & Croquet Party. Sold for £70 GBP via Hannam’s Auctioneers (Aug 2023).

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APRIL 24, 2024

Everyday Artistry American folk art is remarkably varied, an element that makes the field all the more captivating because these forms and techniques are often informed by regional traditions and materials. Natural Materials Many examples of American folk art also rely upon organic media. Sold for $431.25 USD via Jeffrey S.

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APRIL 24, 2024

Everyday Artistry American folk art is remarkably varied, an element that makes the field all the more captivating because these forms and techniques are often informed by regional traditions and materials. Natural Materials Many examples of American folk art also rely upon organic media. Sold for $431.25 USD via Jeffrey S.

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JULY 1, 2024

Max Ernst and Hans Arp similarly embraced the form, while Kurt Schwitters scavenged scrap materials and trash to incorporate into his works. Techniques and Processes Highly accessible, the basis of collage typically involves taking cutting from magazines, newspapers, or other materials and gluing them to a canvas.

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APRIL 14, 2024

Sold for $5,011,000 via Christie’s (November 2023). Sold for $8,492,400 via Sotheby’s (November 2023). Sold for $317,500 via Sotheby’s (September 2023) Recognized for her bold use of geometry and color, Anne Truitt was a major figure in American art for more than 40 years, who spearheaded a new direction for modern sculpture.

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ASA Newsroom - Personal Property

JUNE 4, 2024

Jessie has developed and taught classes on jewelry materials identification for the purpose of pinpointing design eras and dates of manufacturing. I am a credentialed senior gemologist, jewelry appraiser, jewelry historian, and the curator of Lang’s collection. I actively buy from sellers all over the world and in our store.

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American Anthropological Association

JULY 18, 2024

The charges against Hamas leaders, Yahya Sinwar, Mohammed Diab Ibrahim Al-Masri (DIEF), and Ismail Haniyeh cover crimes committed on and after October 7, 2023. At the same time, I am saddened but not always shocked by the depth and creativity of human cruelty found in our written and material record.

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WorthPoint

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Often made of luxurious materials like gold, ivory, and silver, they were elaborately embellished with gems, pearls, enamels, hand paintings , and other fancy decorations; many jewelry artisans, including Tiffany, also designed their own line. This blue and white piece decorated with a dragon from the Kangxi Period sold in 2023 for $1,136.

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American Anthropological Association

JULY 18, 2024

The charges against Hamas leaders, Yahya Sinwar, Mohammed Diab Ibrahim Al-Masri (DIEF), and Ismail Haniyeh cover crimes committed on and after October 7, 2023. At the same time, I am saddened but not always shocked by the depth and creativity of human cruelty found in our written and material record.

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WorthPoint

MARCH 21, 2025

Cels, Maquettes, and Posters, Oh My Some of the most valuable Fantasia collectibles are original production materials and cels from the film. A 1940 animators maquette of Ben Ali Gator from the “Dance of the Hours” sequence sold for almost 10K in 2023. She holds a B.A. WorthPointDiscover. The post Fantastic!

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WorthPoint

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Smoking may be largely out of fashion today, but the demand for antique and vintage ashtrays, cigarette cases, pipes, and other related collectibles remains red hot. Crafted by master engraver Ben Shillingford, the aquarium collection was launched in 1949 to great acclaim and lasted through the late 1950s. WorthPointDiscover.

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WorthPoint

APRIL 1, 2025

Her image appeared on many advertising materials, from signs to calendars to trays. In 2023, a 1903 tray with a painting of Clark went for over $4,000. Clarks image was so iconic at the time that the Pepsi company attempted to create similar trays , which are also collectible today. WorthPointDiscover.

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DECEMBER 9, 2024

Sold for $11,507,000 HKD via Christie’s (May 2023). Alluring Materials Art Deco Bracelet with Coral, Enamel and Ivory by Georges Fouquet. A pioneer of bold geometric forms and the incorporation of diverse materials, Desprs succeeded at convincing an entire generation of the future of jewelry and decorative arts design.

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