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Insights on Auction Sales: A Transformer and a Stamp Collection

WorthPoint

2nd Cents Auctions , based in Cleveland, Ohio, specializes in an eclectic mix of collectibles—everything from rock and roll memorabilia to retro tech, vinyl, and video games. For anyone into geek culture or nostalgia-driven collecting, this sale had some hidden gems. cm, the piece appeared authentically aged and beautifully worn.

Sale 91
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Building a Collection and Art as an Investment

Artifactual History Appraisal

Monetizing art collecting as an investment activity reduces the ancient, passionate practice of building a collection to a dry act of turning paintings into units of stock that can enhance one's "portfolio." The very first thing to ask yourself is what do you hope to accomplish by building a collection?

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A quartet of key art market players join forces to form ‘super group’ consultancy

The Art Newspaper

L-R: Brett Gorvy, Philip Hoffman, Ed Dolman, Patti Wong, Alex Dolman Courtesy of Emilio Madrid Four of the art market’s leading figures have joined forces to establish a new consultancy firm to manage top-level clients and their collections through what they say are unprecedented shifts in the trade.

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

Invaluable

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.

Age 98
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Collecting Antique Maps: Navigating the Cartographic Treasures of the Past

Invaluable

As the Age of Exploration dawned so did demand for maps among intrepid explorers. A century earlier, Copernicus printed his groundbreaking book On the Revolutions of the Spheres , but it was Blaeu who first incorporated this revolutionary heliocentric theory into a map of the world. Sold for £1,500,000 via Bonhams (November 2023).

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Germany’s Best Collectibles: Steins, Kugel, Cuckoo Clocks, & More

WorthPoint

Are you interested in finding the best antiques, collectibles, and souvenirs while traveling abroad? Do you love all things vintage and collectible? Are you curious about the best vintage German collectibles to bring home as souvenirs? Check out our W.O.W. Next stop: Germany! Are you planning a trip to Germany soon?

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“Snake… Snake!” Metal Gear Solid Collectibles

WorthPoint

The most collectible Metal Gear game remains the first one. This is due to its age—at almost 40 years old, many copies have been opened, boxes discarded, and cartridges and discs scratched or corroded beyond repair. These items are no longer just for kids but represent big money in the collecting world. For example, a WATA 9.8-rated