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From a Dime to a Dinosaur—Here Are 8 Collectibles That Sold Big in 2024

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Collectors dug deep for rarities including a Superman comic and the much-debated door from James Cameron's Titanic. The post From a Dime to a DinosaurHere Are 8 Collectibles That Sold Big in 2024 appeared first on Artnet News.

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From Mid-Century Chic to Industrial Sheen, These Upstart Galleries Are Reinvigorating Collectible Design

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Collectible design is attracting younger dealers and a new generation of customers. Here are some rising galleries, specializing in everything from 1980s rarities to vivid new ceramics, in New York, Paris, and London.

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Mozart, Einstein, and Neville Chamberlain handwritten letters dominate at RR Auctions September 28

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CAMBRIDGE, MA — Autographed letters signed by Wolfgang Mozart, Neville Chamberlain, and Albert Einstein are top-dollar superstars in the Remarkable Rarities sale set for Saturday, September 28 at RR Auction. The complete catalog is now open for early bidding at LiveAuctioneers.

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Biggest Louis Vuitton trunk sale in auction history tops $2.6M at Christie’s

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PARIS — In the summer, Christie’s Paris offered the largest and most extensive private collection of Louis Vuitton trunks ever to come to auction. at Christie’s appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Collecting Beach Boys’ Bootleg Albums: Uncovering the Good Vibrations

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The price of a bootleg album can vary widely depending on factors like sound quality and the rarity of the pressing. An avid collector, David has an extensive collection of books, music, and vintage male clothing. The post Collecting Beach Boys’ Bootleg Albums: Uncovering the Good Vibrations appeared first on WorthPoint.

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

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Chinese art, with varieties as expansive as its history is long, is among both the most daunting and rewarding of categories to begin collecting. These works of art make timeless and compelling additions to any collection, small or large. To collect Chinese art, one must first understand the references that exist in each piece.

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Christie’s brings Legendary Trunks: European Collection to market with bidding ending July 3

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PARIS — Christie’s is offering the largest and most extensive private collection of Louis Vuitton trunks ever to come to auction. Bidding closes […] The post Christie’s brings Legendary Trunks: European Collection to market with bidding ending July 3 appeared first on Auction Central News.