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. It’s this price that can determine the final auction price, especially if the buyer has an affinity with the watch’s history.

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Invaluable

APRIL 3, 2024

The rarity of the material, as well as the beauty and intricacy of the decoration, represented status and wealth during the Qing dynasty. Prices can start from around $200, rising into the thousands depending on condition, with rare, 18th-century snuff examples with authenticated reign marks often selling for the highest price at auction.

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Art Peritus

MARCH 28, 2024

Furthermore, a limited-edition poster that is hand signed by the artist can fetch a significantly higher price due to its rarity, such as a signed example from a benefit in 1991 that is available online for $4,950. In 2022, Sotheby’s sold an “Eric” lithograph numbered 35/38 from an early edition published in 1984 for over $56,000.

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Art Peritus

MARCH 28, 2024

Furthermore, a limited-edition poster that is hand signed by the artist can fetch a significantly higher price due to its rarity, such as a signed example from a benefit in 1991 that is available online for $4,950. In 2022, Sotheby’s sold an “Eric” lithograph numbered 35/38 from an early edition published in 1984 for over $56,000.

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WorthPoint

AUGUST 2, 2024

Auction houses are also now dedicating sales to these posters. Of the 1,085 posters sold during peak total sales of $391,040 in September 2022, the top one was for a Star Wars concert in 1978 that fetched $11,995. An original concert poster advertising the second of the two concerts sold at auction for $35,725.90

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La Jolla Gem Appraisal

MAY 15, 2025

What is the quality and rarity of the gemstone? Some pieces do best through private buyers, others through auction houses or consignment with high-end retailers. Know What You Have Before listing your jewelry for sale or accepting any offers, take time to identify the details that matter: Is your diamond natural or lab-grown?

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