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It’s the Best of Times for Dickens Fans! A New Show Spotlights Rarities Linked to the Author

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A New Show Spotlights Rarities Linked to the Author appeared first on Artnet News. Rare portraits of a young Dickens, private letters, and personal effects will go on show in at the author's former residence. The post Its the Best of Times for Dickens Fans!

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Slowly, Brazil’s art market is becoming more racially diverse

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Many galleries at ArtRio have recently begun representing Black and Indigenous artists, though non-white dealers remain a rarity

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

Auction Central News

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

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

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

Auction Central News

The online sale titled Legendary Trunks: A European Private Collection comprised more than 100 pieces of luggage by the brand, including both historical rarities and more recent limited edition and made-to-order […] The post Biggest Louis Vuitton trunk sale in auction history tops $2.6M

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The 10 Most Expensive Watches Ever Sold (& Why They’re So Significant)

Invaluable

From craftsmanship and complexity to rarity and heritage, these elements define the value of these coveted timepieces and explain why collectors are willing to invest astonishing sums to own them. Rarity : Many luxury watches are made in limited quantities or feature unique materials. Toussou Pink Gold Ref. Patek Philippe Titanium Ref.