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Antiques Road Trip USA: Hawaii

WorthPoint

This historically significant Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Life Ring sold for $84,000 in 2021. For true antique tikis, be sure to understand the provenance and sourcing of the item before purchase so as to remain sensitive to its cultural heritage. Hawaii is home to the US Pacific Fleet, the world’s largest naval command.

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The Story Behind an Epic Lincoln Collection

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It was one more chapter in a long story of provenance, profit, and protecting history. Money, management, and misunderstandings became too much, and the museum ended the partnership in 2021. The collection’s most talked-about item is a pair of leather gloves , stained with blood, that the President carried that evening.

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Strategic or speculative? Once again, art investment funds are on the rise

The Art Newspaper

Between 2001 and 2021, Hoffman oversaw nine art investment funds, running for five- to ten-year terms and on average achieving a 15% compound annualised return on its blue-chip funds, he says. “I Access to primary market works is easier in a tough market, as once protective galleries “want to sell to anybody”, Hoffman says.

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

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Provenance and historical significance : The world’s most expensive watches often have a story to tell. Rarity : Many luxury watches are made in limited quantities or feature unique materials. Materials and aesthetics : Many expensive watches are made from precious metals and stones. Toussou Pink Gold Ref. Production of Ref.

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

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In our experience, items with the most provenance are most sought after.” The destruction of many historic artifacts in the 1960s and 1970s paired with the overall delicacy of the materials means that well-preserved, authentic Chinese antiques are increasingly difficult to find. Sold for $650,000 HKD via Bonhams (Dec 2021).

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Sculpting the Divine: Exploring Religious Statues and Sculptures 

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Join us as we explore the conventions and innovations in religious statues and sculpture across history to highlight the commonalities and differences in materials, representation, and roles these revered likenesses assumed. Sold for ÂŁ7,000 GBP via TimeLine Auctions (September 2021). Roman Marble Head of Mercury.

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Shaker Design: An Enduring Legacy of Simplicity and Serenity

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Decorative flourishes were set aside in favor of humble presentation and maximum efficiency of materials. Universal Utility Closely aligning form and function, Shaker designs needed to reflect ultimate utility. Connection to Nature Much of Shaker design tended to rely upon natural materials like oak, maple, cedar, and birch.