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A Hobby with Teeth: Collecting Decorative Hair Combs

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Hair combs made from precious materials and by prominent companies will likely always hold value, and prices reflect that. Though many people only wear hair combs for special occasions like proms and weddings, women once commonly wore these decorative objects as a regular part of their daily attire.

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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. As China becomes a more powerful force in the world, more and more people have become interested in Chinese antiques,” says John Schofield, head of the Asian Arts Department at Eldred’s. “In

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

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Produced with a dedicated level of craftsmanship, these complicated instruments were often highly decorated to ensure their scientific insight was matched by their delicate beauty. Sold for £37,800 via Christie’s (July 2023). An Early English Five-Draw Telescope. Sold for £8,125 via Christie’s (October 2009).

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Ming vs Qing Dynasty Art and Antiques

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Sold for $85,618,000HKD via Sotheby’s (October 2023). The arts flourished and iconic art forms developed, such as Ming porcelain and Qing cloisonné. Sold for €381,000 via Sotheby’s (June 2023). From his imperial workshop, painting, sculpture, and porcelain formed the foundation for the arts in the Ming dynasty.

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French Provincial Furniture: Classic Elegance for Modern Interiors

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Sold for $6,500 AUD via Leonard Joel (December 2023). Although it was originally envisioned for rural abodes, it’s a style of decoration that can work seamlessly when paired with contemporary, urban interiors, with a number of versatile and timeless styles. Sold for €825,500 EUR via Sotheby’s (May 2023). Directoire Style (c.

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Architectural Evolution: A Journey through European Architecture by Era

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From the grandeur of the Renaissance to the flowing, organic lines of Art Nouveau of the early 20 th century, European architecture has not only witnessed the evolution of styles, techniques, and cultural influences in mansions and palaces across the continent, but also shaped approaches to town planning that are still evident today.

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S.O.S. (Surplus Old Stuff) with Amy Moyer: Sporting Goods

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Still, at the very least, I’m sure I can sell them to someone looking for sports-related material for crafting or home décor. Movies such as the 2023 Barbie movie helped keep roller skating in style, with the Barbie and Ken characters donning classic neon Hot Skatin’ outfits in one scene. Surplus Old Stuff): Sporting Goods landmines!