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2024 Moving into 2025 Design Trends Likely to Affect Value of Personal Property

International Society of Appraisers

People desperately seek more positivity - as reflected in their buying trends in 2024 and moving into 2025. Collectors look for rarity, an object's provenance, and the desire to add intrigue to a room. Even the Victorian settees and chaise lounge are making a comeback.

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Andrew W. Mellon Advanced Training Fellowship in Paper Conservation, National Gallery of Art

WCG

The three-year fellowship will commence in September of 2025 and include a yearly stipend of $53,000 plus health benefits and $3,000 each year for travel and research. They should have no more than five years of work experience after graduation and a proven record of research and writing ability.

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Collecting Military Memorabilia From the Revolutionary War

WorthPoint

April 19, 2025, will mark the 250th anniversary of “the shot heard ’round the world”—that fateful opening volley fired at the battles of Lexington and Concord when a loose confederation of American colonial militia took on the greatest superpower of the time, the British Empire. One important note about provenance is that the letters G.R.

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Day in Review (September 23–26)

Association of Research Libraries

Tuesday, September 24 Top o the Review ARL Invites Applications for DEI Institute 2025 Delegations (ARL: Association of Research Libraries) Bridging Talent Shortages in Tech: Skills-First Hiring, Micro-credentials, and Inclusive Outreach (OECD: Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development) See also: More Money for Less Time?

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Insights on Auction Sales: January 16, 2025

WorthPoint

Used in the cockpit of the J-Type 327 Nubian Royal Starship, this iconic piece went for $3,176.83, complete with a solid provenance. While the premiere invitation and after-party necklace from Bubbs arent included, the provenance adds a nice touch of authenticity. at Omega Auctions. WorthPointDiscover.

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Insights on Auction Sales: January 17, 2025

WorthPoint

On January 16th, 2025, the WorthPoint Price Guide added over 261,800 new items, bringing the total value to more than $30 million. Now, Im all for unique collectibles, but it’s hard to say if these sunglasses belonged to Escobar, despite the COA that claims family provenance and even includes fingerprints. per item on average.

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Insights on Auction Sales: January 3, 2025

WorthPoint

For those lucky enough to snag one of these rare gems, the luster and brilliance of these coins were a true collector’s dream, and that level of provenance made them worth every penny. The post Insights on Auction Sales: January 3, 2025 appeared first on WorthPoint. WorthPointDiscover.

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