March, 2024

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‘It Was Her Life’: Major Miami Collection Heads to Auction, Following Founder’s Death

Artnet News

The private museum of Rosa and Carlos de la Cruz has closed. Its prized holdings will be sold by Christie's. The post ‘It Was Her Life’: Major Miami Collection Heads to Auction, Following Founder’s Death appeared first on Artnet News.

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Judy Garland and Mae West screen-worn gowns turned heads at Freeman’s Hindman Spring Fashion sale

Auction Central News

CHICAGO — Two Hollywood dresses last sold at auction in 2017 met contrasting fortunes when they returned to the block as part of the Freeman’s Hindman Spring Fashion and Accessories sale on March 12. Judy Garland’s dress from In The Good Old Summertime made a handsome return, but Mae West’s Elsa Schiaparelli gown from Every […] The post Judy Garland and Mae West screen-worn gowns turned heads at Freeman’s Hindman Spring Fashion sale appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Reseller Tim Stewart Spotlights WorthPoint as Worthy Tool

WorthPoint

WorthPoint’s “ Collectors Like You ” series spotlights fascinating collectors, resellers, dealers (just like you!), and more in the antiques and collectibles world. Read their stories to discover the who, what, when, where, and why behind what they do. Meet Tim Stewart—a full-time reseller, content creator, and social media enthusiast. Photo courtesy: Tim Stewart Tim Stewart, a reseller, content creator, and social media enthusiast, recently posted a comprehensive video on one of his YouTube cha

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Nectar of the Gods: Unveiling the Top 5 Most Expensively Appraised Wines

International Society of Appraisers

3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM The world of fine wines is a realm where craftsmanship, terroir, and history converge to create liquid masterpieces. Wine, often referred to as the nectar of the gods, has long been revered for its complexity, flavor profiles, and the unique stories encapsulated in each bottle. Some wines, however, transcend the ordinary, commanding astronomical prices at auctions and appraisals.

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How to Grade Coins: Tips for Beginner Professional Coin Collectors and Hobbyists

Invaluable

Why Collectors and Investors Want to Learn Coin Grading Numismatics, commonly known as coin collecting, has become a thriving global industry. In 2022, “a record 22 U.S. coins sold at auction for $1 million or more and hundreds of other historic coins and banknotes priced from $1,000 and up set new records when more than $551 million of U.S. rare coins were sold at major public auctions,” said Professional Numismatics Guild President, Richard Weaver.

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Going Ape

Reagan Upshaw Fine Art

It was the spring of 1985, and seven women artists were still pissed. The previous summer, the Museum of Modern Art in New York had held an exhibition entitled, “An International Survey of Recent Painting and Sculpture” to inaugurate the museum’s newly renovated building. The exhibition had included the works of 165 artists, supposedly the best of the best.

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Work of the Week: Katsushika Hokusai’s ‘Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji’

Artnet News

Christie's has set a record for the Japanese artist three times in a row. The post Work of the Week: Katsushika Hokusai’s ‘Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji’ appeared first on Artnet News.

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What Does An Appraiser Do, Anyway?

Penrose Appraisals

Can you tell me what it's worth? I just want to know what it's worth. How much can I get for this? How much does this go for? These are examples of the questions that appraisers are faced with just about every day. Someone has something in their possession and they have a hope or a suspicion that it might be worth a lot of money. Maybe they've been watching a lot of Antiques Roadshow or Pawn Stars or Storage Wars or some such programming and they have dollar signs floating in thei

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2024 ISA Education Foundation Scholarship Applications Open

International Society of Appraisers

3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM Each year the ISA Education Foundation awards scholarships to qualifying applicants to support their growth professionally and academically. The application will be available March 15, 2024. The deadline is May 15th, 2024, and scholarship awards will be announced on June 1st, 2024. If you are interested in a scholarship to advance your skillset and career, please read below and apply today!

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“Dune: Part Two” Collectibles: Popcorn Bucket, Anyone?

WorthPoint

Dune: Part Two was released in theaters on March 1, 2024. While I am more of a romantic comedy type of gal, last weekend, I was persuaded to see the new Dune: Part Two movie with a handful of sci-fi lovers and was quickly fascinated by the current glut of Dune 2 merch on the market. Of course, much of this has now hit the secondary market with inflated prices for limited editions, signed items, and, of course, that notorious popcorn bucket.

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How to Tell if a Book is a First Edition? Here Are 7 Clues

Invaluable

Some serious collectors will stop at nothing to track down the most rare and valuable first editions of classic, renowned works. But determining whether or not a modern book published in the 19th or 20th century (post the invention of the printing press) is in fact a true first edition book, in its most original form, can be a confusing and time-consuming process.

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Art Bites: Dalí’s Most Famous Design Is at a Drugstore Near You

Artnet News

The lollipop wrapper design was just one of the artist's many commercial collabs. The post Art Bites: Dalí’s Most Famous Design Is at a Drugstore Near You appeared first on Artnet News.

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Antique button mania returns to Lion and Unicorn April 10

Auction Central News

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – Some of the world’s most desirable buttons will be offered at Lion and Unicorn on Wednesday, April 10 as part of its Florida Spring Time Antique Button Auction. Low estimates range from $50 to more than $5,000, with bidding available via LiveAuctioneers. Helpfully tagged as ‘the rarest button in the auction’ is an […] The post Antique button mania returns to Lion and Unicorn April 10 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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AbEx Pioneer Kikuo Saito Achieves a New Record in Artnet’s Post-War Abstraction Sale

Artnet Auctions

The painting 'Sugar Moon' reach a new record in last month's GEMS: Collecting Post-War Abstraction sale. The post AbEx Pioneer Kikuo Saito Achieves a New Record in Artnet’s Post-War Abstraction Sale appeared first on Artnet News.

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Hog Wild Appraisal Problems

International Society of Appraisers

3/2/2024 12:00:00 AM Yesterday I received the following voicemail message: “Potential Client calling from Nashville Suburb. I have a hundred-thousand-dollar hog I need appraised for insurance purposes. That’s what I paid for it so I would expect that it would appraise for that. I have all of the paperwork to show what I paid for it. What would you charge to come out and appraise the hog?

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Navigating the Slow-Down

The Appraiser Coach

In a recent reflection on my appraisal business, I want to share an inspiring story about a fellow appraiser who defied market challenges and achieved remarkable success. This individual, relatively new to running their own appraisal business, exemplifies the power of dedication and strategic learning. Amidst a general market slowdown, this appraiser not only weathered the storm but thrived.

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Auction Prices Realized, April 2024

Maine Antique Digest

Here are a few notable prices of antiques sold recently at auction, as provided by press releases. All prices include the buyer’s premium when charged. We’re always looking for news of prices realized at auctions, particularly unusual or top lots. Send pictures, complete descriptions, and information to A.P.R.

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From Raucous to Revelatory: The Unflinching Eye of Frans Hals

Artnet News

A Rijksmuseum retrospective proves the Dutch Golden Age painter captured the scope of 17th century Amsterdam, from its nocturnal joys to its harsh realties. The post From Raucous to Revelatory: The Unflinching Eye of Frans Hals appeared first on Artnet News.

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Moran to feature Spink collection of Indian art April 9-10

Auction Central News

LOS ANGELES — John Moran Auctioneers will present The Traditional Collector: Featuring The Collection of Walter and Nesta Spink, taking place Tuesday, April 9 and Wednesday, April 10. The sale features 440 lots, including fine and decorative art, furnishings, tableware, lighting, and clocks. The catalogs are now available for viewing and bidding at LiveAuctioneers.

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Author Finds Beauty in Guarding Art

Michael Rose Fine Art

Even for those who frequent art museums, the daily routines of museum guards can be enigmatic. In uniform in the corner of galleries, guards are responsible for the difficult task of keeping priceless artworks safe from hoards of curious onlookers. In his celebrated 2023 memoir All the Beauty in the World , author Patrick Bringley shares insights about art and life from the perspective of a museum guard.

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Top Five Gemstone Investments for 2024

Gem Society

What are the top gemstone investments for 2024? Learn why these five gems, some well-known and some less so, are poised to increase in value.

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The Undercover Appraiser

The Appraiser Coach

As a real estate investor, I have the opportunity to rub shoulders with all kinds of people, even other appraisers on occasion. With a recent house purchase in another state, I got a call from the appraiser of this property as he was planning a visit out there. We talked about what was still needed and how to go about the property moving forward. I never mentioned that I was in his same line of work, but it was a breath of fresh air when I got off the phone and I was reminded of a principle I te

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These 5 Lots From Artnet’s 20th Century Art Sale Trace the Lasting Influence of Expressionism

Artnet Auctions

From Francis Bacon to Richard Diebenkorn, each artist had a unique take on the emotional expression of the world around them. The post These 5 Lots From Artnet’s 20th Century Art Sale Trace the Lasting Influence of Expressionism appeared first on Artnet News.

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Spring Forward With These 5 Artists From Artnet’s Gallery Network

Artnet News

Check out our roundup of fresh-picked artists to follow. The post Spring Forward With These 5 Artists From Artnet’s Gallery Network appeared first on Artnet News.

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Polenov work from his ‘The Life of Christ’ series achieves $1.7 million at Bonhams

Auction Central News

LONDON – An important oil on canvas by Vasilii Dmitrievich Polenov (1844-1927), part of a series of paintings titled The Life of Christ, achieved £1,379,000 ($1,738,013 with buyer’s premium) at Bonhams’ 19th Century and British Impressionist Art Sale on March 20. The work, bearing the title And she went and told them that she had […] The post Polenov work from his ‘The Life of Christ’ series achieves $1.7 million at Bonhams appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Firsts London 2024 dates announced

Antique Collecting

Firsts London 2024, the rare book fair at the Saatchi Gallery in Chelsea, London, will run from May 16-19. This The post Firsts London 2024 dates announced appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Where to Get Antique Jewelry Appraisals Online?

Sarasota Antique Buyers

Whether you’re a fan of Antique Roadshow and started digging around in those boxes in the basement or you bought some jewelry at a garage sale and think you’ve hit the jackpot, you want to find out if that gem-studded bangle can be sold for money that reflects its true worth. What would you do now? Certified Antique Jewelry Appraiser Near Me When choosing an online antique jewelry appraisal service, it’s important to do your research and select a reputable provider with experience in antiq

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Time Is Money – So Use It Wisely

The Appraiser Coach

I want to talk today about something with which we are all familiar. I believe that we need to keep this in the forefront of our minds as business owners. This term is “opportunity cost.” The idea of opportunity cost is, “what are you missing out on when you do x ,” the idea here being that when you do activity x , you cannot also do activity y, m, z, q, etc.

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Artnet’s Head of Photographs on the Iconic Career of Irving Penn

Artnet Auctions

Marking Artnet's Important Photographs sale, Susanna Wenniger digs into the life and work of the legendary photographer. The post Artnet’s Head of Photographs on the Iconic Career of Irving Penn appeared first on Artnet News.

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‘It’s Not a Soft Landing’: Contemporary Art Prices Come Crashing Down. Is This the End?

Artnet News

Current market conditions challenge the popular belief that art always goes up. The post ‘It’s Not a Soft Landing’: Contemporary Art Prices Come Crashing Down. Is This the End? appeared first on Artnet News.

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Most important George Washington document in private hands showcased at Potter & Potter April 18

Auction Central News

CHICAGO — Potter & Potter president Gabe Fajuri calls consignor Eric Caren the “Babe Ruth” of the historic document collecting world, and rightly so. Caren’s collection returns to market for its ninth edition on Thursday, April 18 with a trove of George Washington-related ephemera, including the most important Washington document not owned by an institution […] The post Most important George Washington document in private hands showcased at Potter & Potter April

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Architectural staffage on view at Sir John Soane’s Museum

Antique Collecting

London’s Sir John Soane’s Museum will present an exhibition entitled Fanciful Figures, which explores the history of the figures used The post Architectural staffage on view at Sir John Soane’s Museum appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Maximizing Your Estate Liquidation: Essential Tips for the Best Results

Sarasota Antique Buyers

Losing a family member can be difficult, and if you are responsible for liquidating their estate, it can be a daunting task. Sorting through a lifetime’s worth of possessions and valuables can be overwhelming, and it is understandable to feel various emotions during this process. However, it is important to make informed decisions and avoid making any hasty choices that you may regret later.

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Change: Threat, or Opportunity?

The Appraiser Coach

I talk a lot on this blog about change. That’s partly because so much change has happened just during my time as an appraiser. I’ve seen the advent of laser measuring, electronic forms, and most recently, remote appraisals. This industry is seemingly in an almost constant state of change! Change seems to be one of the only things we can expect to truly stick around.

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How Japonisme Shaped Modern Art

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Coined in the late 19th century to describe the Western craze for Japanese art and design, the influence of Japonisme blossomed after Japanese ports reopened to Western trade in 1854 after being closed to the West for over 200 years, and in doing so helped to lay the foundations for Modern Art. “All my work is based to some extent on Japanese art” Vincent van Gogh Known as Sakoku, Japan’s long period of isolation changed with the arrival of the Meiji Restoration in 1868, and with it welcom

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A New Tokyo Art Space Will Champion Contemporary African Art

Artnet News

The exhibition platform is founded by Edna Dumas of the Hermès-Dumas family, as well as the Japanese actor Yuta Nakano and German entrepreneur Lothar Eckstein. The post A New Tokyo Art Space Will Champion Contemporary African Art appeared first on Artnet News.

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Boris Lovet-Lorski gave Art Deco a sultry shape

Auction Central News

NEW YORK — At the height of the Art Deco era, Boris Lovet-Lorski (Lithuanian and American, 1894-1973) was one of the most celebrated sculptors working in New York City. The metropolis had already become a locus for art thanks to the 1913 Armory Show, and in the mid-1920s, it was a Mecca for Art Deco […] The post Boris Lovet-Lorski gave Art Deco a sultry shape appeared first on Auction Central News.