2022 Provenance Sale 
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 23, 2025
Exits are inevitably inelegant, too—when the time came to close, the Fine Art Group held fire sales of the art held in its funds with predictably mixed results. But those who are in it know that’s not necessarily the case.”
WorthPoint
JUNE 23, 2025
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. World War II examples are readily available on the modern market, though provenance should always be obtained for high-value purchases.
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Invaluable
APRIL 3, 2024
In our experience, items with the most provenance are most sought after.” Sold for $22,000 USD via Oakridge Auction Gallery (March 2022). Sold for $6,000,000 HKD via Poly Auction Hong Kong (July 2022). Provenance research also adds value and credibility to artworks. Chinese Carved Jade Shou with stand, Qianlong.
Invaluable
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Provenance and historical significance : The world’s most expensive watches often have a story to tell. In its pristine, all-original condition, the watch reached a sale price of $9,008,856 in November 2019. This sale set a record for the highest price ever fetched at auction by a wristwatch in yellow gold.
MIR Appraisal
JUNE 12, 2019
To counteract this, having a strong provenance is crucial and having work appraised and authenticated before attempting to sell is always beneficial to everyone involved. This sale still pales in comparison to the sale of a 1982 Basquiat in 2017 that went for $110 million and reveals a still-unbalanced market ($1.7
WorthPoint
JULY 19, 2024
million in sales since 2020. It was sold for $1,931 at Hake’s Auctions in March 2022. The card’s rarity, significance, and provenance—it was part of Lugosi’s private collection—make it a valuable piece of cinematic history. Prices for signed cards can be higher, depending on the star.
Invaluable
JUNE 10, 2024
The big figure sales haven’t faltered, with rare Wemyss pieces selling in excess of $2,000 at auction. A large Weymss Ware cat sold at auction in Edinburgh in 2022 for £2,000, owing to its bright yellow glaze, unusual pattern and the fact it was produced at the turn of the 20th century.
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