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Insights on Auction Sales: A Transformer and a Stamp Collection

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at Castle Auctions. Castle Auctions , a respected auction house based in Cyprus, recently held a sale featuring 376 items that totaled $23,587.37. cm, the piece appeared authentically aged and beautifully worn. A Sacred Text This antique Burmese gilt lacquered Buddhist Kammavaca manuscript sold for $556.11

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Insights on Auction Sales: Van Cleef & Arpel Jewels, Karl Springer Tables

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This is the power of “The Auction House to the Stars”—where memories of a beloved icon become priceless to the generation they helped shape. Levine was known for her mastery of trompe-l’œil ceramics, and this piece—with hand-built stoneware and glazed finishes—even included subtle signs of wear that added to its authenticity.

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Office Hours Information from March 2025

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high end, branded, celebrity provenance) is going to sell at a high-end international auction house like Christie’s. A collection of unbranded jewelry that has no celebrity provenance may sell at a local or regional auction house. Descriptions/Identification (authentic, age, provenance, dimensions, etc.)

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Insights on Auction Sales: Pine Settle, Farah Fawcett, and The Lone Ranger Guns

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Though the poster was heavily creased and came with a CAG Certificate of Authenticity, it still fetched an impressive $22,750. One of these posters, certified by CGC, seems to turn up every year at an auction house, so someone must have bought a small horde of them from her estate, and there is a story here. These authentic U.S.

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Insights on Auction Sales: David Hockney Lithograph, Bobby Orr Jersey

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Another busy day in our roundup begins in the UK at Dawson’s auction house , where the fine art category featured a standout: a David Hockney Paper Pools piece. Details like original team crests, extensive repairs, and Wilson tagging add to its authenticity and value. at Dawsons.

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Antique Fishing Lure Sells for Nearly $40,000

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Study the major manufacturers, learn to identify authentic pieces from reproductions, and understand what drives value in the market. Of course, not all lures are as rare or valuable as the Wilcox Wiggler, and new collectors will be able to find authentic pieces for surprisingly cheap prices.

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The Story Behind an Epic Lincoln Collection

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In 2019, a comprehensive study , including a series of tests, found no evidence to prove the hat’s authenticity. A 2012 news story talked about some issues with the history behind the hat, casting doubt that President Lincoln had owned and worn the hat. Brenda Kelley Kim lives in the Boston area.