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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 But those who are in it know that’s not necessarily the case.”

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Ernst Ludwig Kirchner painting thought to be lost for decades goes on display in Basel

The Art Newspaper

Only now, with the family having brought the work to the auction house in Munich, has it been possible to trace the entire provenance history of this work.”

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Say Hey, Willie Mays—Rare Baseball Card Scores Record Prices

WorthPoint

This Willie Mays card , graded PSA 8, was sold in March 2021 for nearly $339,000. Goldin previously established the record for the most expensive Mays rookie card in March 2021 for $338,400. For buyers, knowing the condition and provenance of a card is a must to prevent fraud. Additionally, according to REA , the PSA 8.5

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

Artifactual History Appraisal

So Is Their Effect on the Earth’s Climate” published in Wired Magazine in March 2021 ( [link] ). emphasis added] ( [link] ) In May 2021, Sophie Lewis wrote an article for CBS News titled “NFTs may be the future of art—but are they threatening the future of the planet?”

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

Invaluable

Provenance and historical significance : The world’s most expensive watches often have a story to tell. 1518 Price Realized: $9,570,000 Auction House: Sotheby’s Year: 2021 The Patek Philippe Ref. At its last auction in 2021, the watch sold for $9,570,000, solidifying the Ref. Toussou Pink Gold Ref. Production of Ref.

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“Dune: Part Two” Collectibles: Popcorn Bucket, Anyone?

WorthPoint

David Lynch had a crack at making the film version of the book in 1984, but it was a bust at the time compared to Denis Villeneuve’s interpretation, released in 2021. Believe it or not, the 2021 version was even nominated for a Best Picture Oscar.

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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.