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Insights on Auction Sales: Comic Books, George Rodrigue

WorthPoint

With its compelling provenance and exhibition history, including a showing at the Old Capitol Museum in Jackson, the Welty portfolio was a museum-worthy treasure—and one that’s nearly impossible to find intact today. While aging in glass doesn’t enhance flavor, the appeal here seems more about rarity and provenance than taste.

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A Guide to Identifying, Valuing, and Selling Your Antique Painting

Sarasota Antique Buyers

But age isn’t the only thing. There are a lot of things that go into the value of an old painting, such as: Provenance: The painting’s ownership history Rarity: How unique or scarce the piece is Artist reputation: Is it a Van Gogh or a Van No-name? Consult the experts: Art appraisers can analyze style and materials.

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Insights on Auction Sales: A Terracotta Sculpture, a Hobby Race Car Model

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Despite some age cracks and expertly blended touch-ups, the figure retained a strong presence and sold for $41,820—just ahead of a similar Robb piece that brought in slightly less. The sale totaled $72,275 across 443 items, proving that even small-scale machinery can drive big results when rarity and provenance align.

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Tempera Painting Through Time

Invaluable

These figures were in part seeking to honor an age-old tradition while also capitalizing upon the power of the abundant color these paints could relay. Taking Tempera into A New Era Tempera painting has proven to be an essential artistic medium across eons, but as modern painters have shown it is by no means a medium of the past.

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Office Hours Information from March 2025

International Society of Appraisers

high end, branded, celebrity provenance) is going to sell at a high-end international auction house like Christie’s. A collection of unbranded jewelry that has no celebrity provenance may sell at a local or regional auction house. Note that the definition of replacement cost comparable mentions age.

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Insights on Auction Sales: Rare Chinese Royal Food Vessel, Civil War Swords

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Still, the pair sparked interest, likely due to their age and unique provenance from the Nullamore House in Miltown. To my eye, these did not resemble American Civil War swords at all, with their long straight blades and hand guards that looked more European and earlier in style.

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Insights on Auction Sales: Freddy Mercury’s Jacket, a Prehistoric Mug

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Originally acquired by an attendee of several Pistols shows between 1975 and 1977, its provenance and historical weight helped drive the result. While not a headline-grabbing number, the piece stood out due to its age and intact condition. Likely the first concert poster to bill The Sex Pistols, it sold for an impressive $75,689.