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A Pristine iPhone is a Throwback Find for Collectors

WorthPoint

Instead of the latest phone with all the bells and whistles, the sale was for a 2007 First Generation 2G 4GB Apple iPhone. So how does a 17-year-old phone that isnt functional reach a price of $18,000 at auction? When not writing or walking her snorty pug, Penny, she enjoys yard sales, flea markets, and badminton.

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Insights on Auction Sales: Pokémon, Root Beer Clock

WorthPoint

We thought it would be a great idea for him to select some of his favorite sold items and explain why those sales stood out to him. Take a look at his thoughts on a few of our partners’ recent sales. Signs for Sale A Texaco Mid Century Marine Motor sign sold for $14,723.33. at Miller & Miller. WorthPointDiscover.

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Understanding the Different Levels of Value: It’s Worth What Where and When?

Artifactual History Appraisal

An appraised value for insurance may be significantly higher than an appraised value for planned future sale, which can be baffling and difficult to comprehend without a familiarity with the different levels of the market. Sales tax is not included in the calculation of fair market value, although Bidder A may have had to pay it!

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Calls for Small Art Around New England

Michael Rose Fine Art

Artists may submit up to 5 works for sale for $15. Cambridge Art Association 2024 Holiday Small Works Sale Deadline: November 12, 2024 The Cambridge Art Association is seeking artworks for its annual small works sale. All submissions must be priced at $150 + Massachusetts sales tax. No commission is taken on sales.

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The Case Against the Current Energy Usage of NFTs: An Art World Environmentalist’s Opinion

Artifactual History Appraisal

and how I’ve witnessed many in the art world enthusiastically jump on the NFT bandwagon following the 69 million dollar sale of a Beeple NFT at Christie’s this spring. The event involved the sale of six so-called nonfungible tokens, or NFTs, which took the form of short videos inspired by the concept of platonic solids.

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Documenting Your Art Collection

Fine Art Estates

For instance, your bill of sale will not just prove ownership, if the artwork is sold, combined with a canceled check or a credit card receipt it can prove to the IRS what you originally paid. Providing Proof: Proving you possessed an artwork can be as easy as having a photograph of it on the wall of your home and a related bill of sale.

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How Do I Get My Art Appraised?

Fine Art Estates

Over the years, I have spent a lot of time on the phone trying to help people determine if the painting they found in a garage sale is worth anything. These websites compile results from many auction houses and show not only the results of past sales, but also estimates of works that will appear in future sales.