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

The Art Newspaper

A fund in a work’s provenance can undermine its value, Glauber says, and his clients are often reluctant to buy works being sold off: “It signals to a prospective buyer that if a fund owned this purely for investment potential and is now selling, am I to assume that they’ve decided that there’s no more value or utility in owning this thing?

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

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Chinese art, with varieties as expansive as its history is long, is among both the most daunting and rewarding of categories to begin collecting. In our experience, items with the most provenance are most sought after.” These works of art make timeless and compelling additions to any collection, small or large.

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Collecting the Legend of Zelda Franchise

WorthPoint

Zelda Games Of course, the games would be the most logical starting point for collecting The Legend of Zelda. Naturally, an original sealed copy of the 1986 original costs an astronomical amount of money these days—a first-edition 1987 North American release sold for $600,000 in 2022. The most valuable is the “Link on Epona” statue.

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Is East Asian Militaria About to Go Big?

WorthPoint

East Asian militaria is fast becoming a popular and cost-effective way to build a fantastic historical collection. Without provenance linking them to notable individuals, most mass-produced swords are not worth thousands, but occasionally, some very special military swords come on the market. The sword sold for nearly $50,000.

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Antiques Road Trip USA: Hawaii

WorthPoint

Celebrating 250 Years of the American Spirit: The Finest Antiques, Art, & Collectibles from Sea to Shining Sea The years 2025 and 2026 will be significant milestones for the United States. We are introducing a new feature to honor these momentous occasions that will showcase the finest antiques, art, and collectibles from all 50 states.

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The Wemyss Ware Buyer’s Guide: 5 Classic Pieces You Need in Your Collection

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The iconic line of ceramics – envisioned by a pottery owner and decorator in 1882 – counts Elton John as a fan, with the Queen Mother also said to have been a collecting devotee. Much like any collector’s piece with an enchanting story, provenance plays a part in the desirability of Weymss Ware.

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5 Hot Lots Coming to Auction in May

WorthPoint

A snake pin owned by a secretary of state, notable snuff bottles, Meissen ewers with celebrity provenance, vintage cameras, and elegant silver flatware are among the choice lots WorthPoint’s Industry Partners are offering in several May auctions. On May 7, Freeman’s | Hindman is presenting The Private Collection of Secretary Madeleine K.