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

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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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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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A Sweet Find: Rare Sugar Bowl Bought for $50, Auctioned for $34,800

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This sugar bowl , dating from the early 19 th century, surprised collectors and bidders for its rarity and condition. Every vintage fan, reseller, picker, or thrifter dreams of finding an item at an estate sale or thrift store for a dirt-cheap price and then discovering it’s extremely valuable. The listing by Jeffrey S.

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

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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.

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The Importance of Contemporary Art Appraisals

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Art Sales When contemporary art owners decide to sell their pieces, they may request an appraisal to establish a realistic asking price. Auction houses, galleries, and art dealers often require a certified art appraisal to estimate and reserve artwork sales prices. Extensive research is a vital part of the appraisal process.

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“Holy Grail” of US Stamps Sells for $4.4 Million

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Because its extreme rarity produces reliably high sales, Scott Trepel—president of the auctioneer, Robert A. This stamp was sold by “Bond King” Bill Gross, co-founder of asset management firm Pacific Investment Management Co. Siegel Auction Galleries—considers the Z Grill stamp a “Blue Chip Stamp.”

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

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The online sale titled Legendary Trunks: A European Private Collection comprises more than 100 pieces of luggage by the brand, including both historical rarities and more recent limited edition and made-to-order pieces.