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Insights on Auction Sales: R2-D2, GAR Soldiers Photograph

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million, with the standout being a fully animatronic, remote-controlled R2-D2 from the 2022 Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi , which sold for an impressive $587,500. This original one-quart glass bottle, complete with its nostalgic label, sold for $944.00 The top five lots brought in a combined $1.63 at One Source Auction.

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Insights on Auction Sales: George Bernard Shaw, Star Wars Figurine

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While Milestone modestly referenced a similar AFA 80 example that sold at Hake’s for $40,887, they overlooked one crucial bragging right: they still hold the record for this figure, having sold a similarly graded piece for $43,050 back in December 2022. Standing 19.5 inches tall with a charming 8.5-inch

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Art Nouveau Glass: A Symphony of Color and Form

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The luminous glow and shimmering color of Art Nouveau glass are endlessly irresistible, as are the stories behind some of the movement’s most celebrated designers. Reflecting the era’s opulence, Art Nouveau glass designers celebrated the natural world in forms that exuded their mastery of the craft.

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Art and Science Collide: The Beauty of Scientific Instruments Through the Ages

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From the intricate designs and beautiful functionality of ancient astrolabes to the ornate craftsmanship of Renaissance telescopes, and the sleek modernism of personal cameras, the evolution of scientific instruments has provided a fascinating meeting point between aesthetic and functional precision through the ages.

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Victorian Taxidermy: Curiosities and Oddities from the Age of Exploration

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Sold for £850 GBP via Curated Auctions (Dec 2022). Authentic taxidermy can also be identifiable by sight, so look for natural coloration of the animal, realistic eyes, and lifelike poses, along with natural materials like glass eyes, wood, and the condition of pelts or feathers. A Victorian Taxidermy Pomeranian Dog by E.F.

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Epergnes Command the Center of Attention

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With their ornate bodies and fancy stylized arms that tentacle out like some sort of beautiful sea creature, epergnes are functional objets dart that demand the spotlight. These opulent glass centerpieces included a central column or flute that branched into three or more delicate arms holding hanging baskets with frilly or ruffled rims.

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The Craftsmanship of Kintsugi: The Golden Veins Running Through Japanese Objets d’Art

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However, Yoshimitsu was not satisfied with either the function or the aesthetic of this technique and suggested his craftsman find an alternative. Sold for $11,000 USD via Bonhams (March 2022). His rare and beloved bowl was sent for repair where it was pieced back together with staples, a popular technique at the time.