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Liste and Volta, both stalwart Basel satellite fairs, celebrate major anniversaries

The Art Newspaper

When Liste Art Fair was founded in 1996, it was strictly for work by young artists, and the fair banned participating galleries from showing artists over the age of 40. Three decades later, the fair is older than many of the artists whose works fill its stands, although those age requirements have been loosened.

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Insights on Auction Sales: A Corvette, Rare Titanic Postcard

WorthPoint

Also included in the Vogt sale were two paintings by French artist Edouard Cortes, a rare sight in a South Texas auction, though not entirely unprecedented—Vogt has sold a dozen Cortes works in the past six years. The presence of multiple key Silver Age issues suggests Ewbank’s landed a significant private collection.

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The Age of Nostalgia: How Modern Collectibles are Redefining the Market

What Is It Worth?

Items that are in pristine condition, with no signs of wear or damage and in original packaging, are usually worth more than those that show signs of age or use. million in 2021 and a $2.2 Vinyl Record Player Certain records and artists are highly sought after by collectors, driving up their value.

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Collecting the Illustrious Works of Artist Bob Peak

WorthPoint

One artist who particularly excelled at this was illustrator Bob Peak, known for his bright colors and sharp graphics on posters and magazine covers. Peak’s work was instrumental in depicting the entertainment industry, especially from the 1960s through the early 1980s, known as Hollywood’s Second Golden Age.

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Winter Warmth: The Craft of Handmade Heirloom Quilts

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Such lavishly stitched works grew significantly in popularity during the Middle Ages, when the functional applications of a warm covering were paired with elegant artistry. In the 17th century, Japanese makers cultivated the sashiko quilting technique that evolved from simply caretaking worn fabrics into elegantly stitched designs.

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Art and Mythology: Gods, Heroes, and Monsters in Ancient Narratives

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Embodying complex human experiences and themes, artists have drawn upon dark folk tales, scenes from ancient mythology, and imagined scenarios to immortalize gods, monsters, and heroes that continue to inspire wonder and reflection in modern audiences. Sold for $3,350 via Artemis Gallery (June 2021).

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

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While age might leave artifacts fragile or damaged, time has also embellished Chinese works of art with enduring beauty and relevancy. Sold for $650,000 HKD via Bonhams (Dec 2021). Much like the majority of artwork, a Chinese painting’s monetary value will align with its time period, rarity and condition – and of course, the artist.