Invaluable

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

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. Provenance and historical significance : The world’s most expensive watches often have a story to tell. Toussou Pink Gold Ref.

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Invaluable

APRIL 3, 2024

In our experience, items with the most provenance are most sought after.” The rarity of the material, as well as the beauty and intricacy of the decoration, represented status and wealth during the Qing dynasty. Sold for $650,000 HKD via Bonhams (Dec 2021). Provenance research also adds value and credibility to artworks.

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Antiques and Decorative Arts Collectibles Paintings Sculpture 98

WorthPoint

JUNE 13, 2025

Accompanied by photos from a 1910 family Christmas display and mentioned in a Maine Antique Diges t article, its provenance is second to none. It even surpassed the previous record for a similar Mohr & Krauss Ferris wheel, which sold for $132,000 in 2021.

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WorthPoint

APRIL 30, 2025

Prices for most of these 250-year-old pieces of paper will be extremely high, reflecting their rarity and desirability. million in 2021. The lot was confirmed to be genuine using provenance from John Adams’s diary. Sound period knowledge is key to obtaining provenance on these items. million in 2022.

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Collectibles Provenance Prints Rarity 59