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Insights on Auction Sales: A Terracotta Sculpture, a Hobby Race Car Model

WorthPoint

Morphy’s recent Decorative Arts Auction was full of surprises, with the standout lot being a terracotta sculpture by Salesio Lugli that dramatically exceeded expectations. The day wouldn’t be complete without a nod to Rago’s Arts sale, which featured a striking Jacquard tapestry by Kehinde Wiley titled The Gypsy Fortune-Teller.

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A New Home for American Classicism

The Magazine Antiques

Now, much of their collection has a period-appropriate showcase in Charleston, South Carolina. The post A New Home for American Classicism appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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Insights on Auction Sales: A Bar, Chinese Screen

WorthPoint

A Tricky Antique This four-panel Chinese screen sold for $263.80 Asian room dividersor folding screensare undeniably beautiful, often showcasing intricate craftsmanship and delicate motifs, but theyve become one of the trickier antiques to sell unless theyre genuinely old or museum-worthy. at Appletree. at Dawson’s.

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Insights on Auction Sales: Rare Chinese Royal Food Vessel, Civil War Swords

WorthPoint

It’s a perfect example of how timeless art and history can still command attention today. A collection of twelve Tommy Saint-Louis crystal stemware glasses , arranged as an assembled set, sold for $1,062.50. Another highlight was a Dunhill Art Deco round silver cigarette lighter that fetched $1,500.

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2024 Moving into 2025 Design Trends Likely to Affect Value of Personal Property

International Society of Appraisers

This maximalist style reminds us of the Victorian period, which favored the display of collectibles. Items such as folk art, unique and creative paintings, hand-blown Venetian glass, delft style ceramic tiles, handmade vases, and quilts are splashed throughout interiors.

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Insights on Auction Sales: A Corvette, Rare Titanic Postcard

WorthPoint

This issue, first published in 1963, is a cornerstone of comic book collecting, featuring the debut of Professor X, Magneto, and the original X-Men team: Cyclops, Jean Grey, Iceman, Angel, and Beast. These books were part of a larger comic collection that looked like a jackpot find for the auction house.

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Insights on Auction Sales: 1998 Corvette, Tiki Bar

WorthPoint

In a Facebook post that has since been deleted but lives on in screenshots, Brett Lemieux , a sports collectibles dealer, confesses to his role, with others, in stockpiling millions of dollars worth of counterfeit autographed sports merchandise. He also decorated lamp bases for Tiffany, adding to his reputation as a master craftsman.

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