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Auction House Collectibles Maker/Artist 
The Art Newspaper
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
If it goes for the auction house's estimate, "L'empire des lumières" (1954), from the collection of late interior designer Mica Ertegun, would set an auction record for the Surrealist artist
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WorthPoint
JUNE 13, 2025
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. In a recent auction featuring 698 lots, the total realized was $9,143.12, making it a very approachable venue for collectors on a budget.
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The Art Newspaper
JUNE 27, 2025
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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The Art Newspaper
MARCH 11, 2025
The leading lot is a painting by Caros close friend and fellow artist Kenneth Noland
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The Art Newspaper
JUNE 6, 2025
Previously only known through photographs taken by Kirchner, Tanz im Varieté unexpectedly came up for auction last year at Ketterer Kunst in Munich and was purchased by the Swiss-based Im Obersteg Foundation for around €7m.
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Antique Collecting
JULY 31, 2024
A painting by one of the leading female artists of the 20th century has recently sold for a record £74,000 The post Auction house record for Dame Laura Knight painting appeared first on Antique Collecting.
Art Appraisal Resources
JANUARY 16, 2024
Auction houses are a viable option to sell your fine art collection if the conditions are right. Qualified appraisers and advisors can help determine if the auction market is the right choice to sell your fine art. There is a wide variation in values within the same artist. Not all art is created equal.
Antique Appraisers Auctioneers
APRIL 6, 2024
Whether through prestigious auction houses or direct transactions with passionate collectors, there is a continuous eagerness for these timeless treasures to come to light. These timeless works of art, including those by notable Scottish artists, are still in high demand and fetch substantial prices at auctions. #4
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Antique Appraisers Auctioneers
DECEMBER 20, 2023
There is a distinct vibe to American artworks, which is reflected in the work of numerous famous American artists, including John Singer Sargent, Jasper Johns, Grant Wood, Georgia O’Keeffe, Jackson Pollock, and many others, spanning diverse styles but encapsulating an unmistakable American feel.
Invaluable
APRIL 3, 2024
Chinese art, with varieties as expansive as its history is long, is among both the most daunting and rewarding of categories to begin collecting. These works of art make timeless and compelling additions to any collection, small or large. Sold for ¥1,500,000 JPY via Tomikai Auction (Oct 2023).
Antique Appraisers Auctioneers
JANUARY 30, 2024
Antique textiles are often treasured for their historical significance, artistic value, and rarity. It can also hold sentimental value for those who inherited or acquired them from family members as part of a collection. You can also attend antique textile shows and fairs to meet dealers in person and see their collections firsthand.
WorthPoint
JUNE 12, 2025
Also included in the Vogt sale were two paintings by French artist Edouard Cortes, a rare sight in a South Texas auction, though not entirely unprecedented—Vogt has sold a dozen Cortes works in the past six years. Four examples were featured in this auction alone, ranging in price from $17,000 to $25,000.
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Invaluable
AUGUST 28, 2024
First emerging as a popular children’s toy, antique porcelain dolls soon became a cherished collectible. With this Chinese ceramic material, doll makers could finally create intricately painted faces, lifelike features, and beautifully constructed clothing. If you can demonstrate the age of the doll, you know whether it’s vintage.
Reagan Upshaw Fine Art
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
I was surprised, though I shouldn’t have been, to learn that Old Master collecting is being shaped by many of the same factors that currently affect the collecting of 19 th and 20 th century art by museums. I say “museums” because the vast majority of Old Master sales are to museums. The consortium paid $1,175 for the painting.
Art Advisor's Blog
APRIL 4, 2022
Several clients have asked me for collection advise this year, so I wanted to compile a list and share my thoughts. Here are My Tips for Building an Amazing Collection of Art. My Tips for Building an Amazing Collection of Art · The oldest advice is still the best… buy what you like and want to live with. to name a few. ·
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WorthPoint
JUNE 25, 2025
If you’re in the area, Placer’s auctions are well worth the visit: fun, accessible, and clearly plugged into the collecting zeitgeist. One of Only Twelve Made This striking Baccarat seated silverback gorilla sculpture sold for $10,312.50 at Lion and Unicorn. Measuring 11″ x 8.5″
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Antique Collecting
JUNE 27, 2024
To mark the recent 150th anniversary of the birth of the Scottish Colourist JD Fergusson, the Edinburgh auction house Lyon The post JD Fergusson – A life in colour appeared first on Antique Collecting.
International Society of Appraisers
MAY 13, 2025
You can prepare an insurance appraisal for a client, friend, or neighbor (note: appraisals for family members or your own collection do not count). You can prepare a restricted-use appraisal report for a client, friend, or neighbor to provide current market values for their collection. dinner or wine). Research time counts.
Invaluable
APRIL 8, 2024
The early years of the subsequent century marked the pinnacle of fountain pen production, with prestigious makers from Montblanc to Waterman dominating the market with pens that both optimized filling and writing while also showcasing increasingly elegant, streamlined profiles. Sold for €100 EUR via Setdart Auction House (Feb 2024).
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Invaluable
APRIL 8, 2024
The early years of the subsequent century marked the pinnacle of fountain pen production, with prestigious makers from Montblanc to Waterman dominating the market with pens that both optimized filling and writing while also showcasing increasingly elegant, streamlined profiles. Sold for €100 EUR via Setdart Auction House (Feb 2024).
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What Is It Worth?
APRIL 25, 2023
Take a quick glance into the world of modern collectibles and you’ll find a kaleidoscope of colors, sounds and textures that evoke the memories and emotions of youth. Sales figures at major auction houses and online marketplaces tell the story. What factors determine the value of a modern collectible?
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WorthPoint
APRIL 1, 2024
WorthPoint’s Industry Partners are ringing in spring with some fantastic collectibles, including a bionic-themed pinball machine, a Chinese rank badge, classic Heisey glass, work by a treasured Canadian folk artist, and colorful carnival glass. Rockabilly Auction Company , estimate: $100–$100,000. 18,477–$22,172 USD).
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Artifactual History Appraisal
AUGUST 11, 2021
Barber writes: “Two years ago, Joanie Lemercier, a French artist known for his perception-bending light sculptures, took on a new role as a climate activist. His fellow artists were becoming millionaires overnight as the cryptoart world exploded. Since then, the art has been resold, requiring another year’s worth of energy.
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Invaluable
JUNE 10, 2024
The iconic line of ceramics – envisioned by a pottery owner and decorator in 1882 – counts Elton John as a fan, with the Queen Mother also said to have been a collecting devotee. In 1994, Weymss Ware officially returned to its Scottish homeland, with artist Griselda Hill acquiring the trademark for her pottery in Ceres, Fife.
WorthPoint
OCTOBER 25, 2024
The numbers don’t lie—we have close to 850 million entries in our Price Guide, 275,000 makers’ marks in a visual database, a dictionary feature that explains and defines thousands of collectible and antique items, and a library of reference guides and books. Our Price Guide is the largest online database of its kind.
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WorthPoint
JUNE 16, 2025
17th-century painting by Dutch artist Frans Post. Image Source: Sotheby’s via Robb Report Last month, auction house Sotheby’s sold a painting from 17th-century Dutch painter Frans Post for $7.37 million, according to the Robb Report.
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WorthPoint
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
Though these early pie crimpers are highly collectible, the most prized and valuable today are the ornate bone and ivory examples made by whalers in the 18th and 19th centuries. MULTI-USE TOOLS IN ARTISTIC FORMS While generally thought of as pie-baking tools, crimpers could be used for making any pastries. WorthPoint—Discover.
ValuePros Appraisal Services
AUGUST 7, 2020
Some of these items are also found in many American homes, whether because they continue to fulfill a function or because they have become a part of the family history, some of them are historical objects acquired with antique dealers, auction houses and even galleries, and some of them are by living contemporary designers.
Reagan Upshaw Fine Art
AUGUST 1, 2023
A telling example can be found in a sale at an auction in Nevada last month. Its annual summer sale is attended by all of the major Western collectors and dealers, and record prices for Western artists’ works have often been achieved there. The painting below was sold for $2,360,000 last month, a record for the artist.
JSK Fine Art Appraisals
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
Tracking these trends involves an exploration of emerging artists, evolving mediums, and the thematic elements that capture the zeitgeist. The Influence of Auction Houses: Auction houses play a pivotal role in shaping art market trends.
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Drishti LLC Appraisers
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
Galleries usually have a relationship with the artists they represent, and can provide information on their work and artistic process in addition to specific information on a piece you are interested in purchasing. Most serious contemporary artists have websites and are happy to verify (or disavow) the authenticity of an artwork.
Astor Galleries
JUNE 1, 2023
She collaborated with a number of artists, including Salvador Dali and Jean Cocteau, to create pieces that were both beautiful and thought-provoking. Schiaparelli's jewelry is still highly collectible today. Pieces can be found at auction houses and online, and they often sell for high prices.
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Drishti LLC Appraisers
DECEMBER 20, 2021
HOLISTIC WEALTH MANAGEMENT While most wealth managers can be proficient in helping clients invest in financial markets, it is recommended to work with a wealth advisor who includes real asset management, such as fine art or collectibles that appreciate in value over time.
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Art Peritus
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
When it comes to acquiring fine art, antiques and collectibles, understanding the nuances of quality, age, historical values, craftsmanship, and condition is vital. Allen, and the Ann and Gordon Getty Collection. To a lesser effect, this even holds true for a single owner collection that is sold via several sales.
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MIR Appraisal
MAY 21, 2020
Auction houses, famous for their energetic auctioneers and the competitive thrill of bidding against others for a highly desired object, are now having to figure out how to replicate that same charged atmosphere in an age where these high-energy auctioneers are going to be shouting “Sold!” to an empty room.
JSK Fine Art Appraisals
JUNE 8, 2023
These meetings can take place in various settings, from private homes to galleries and auction houses. Appraisers spend considerable time researching artists, historical context, and market trends. Appraisers dedicate time to analyzing market trends, auction results, and emerging artists.
Appraisal Group USA
DECEMBER 17, 2022
Placing an oil painting or antiques with the right buyer – whether with a private collector or an auction house – takes leg work. The artist Lilian Wescott Hale (1880-1963) captured the sitter in her best hour. In the photo below, you can see the artist’s signature and definitiveness of the artist’s brush work.
Art Peritus
MARCH 28, 2024
Have you ever wondered why two seemingly identical prints by the same artist can have vastly different price tags? The artist is usually not involved at all – or if so, minimally – and they can be either authorized or unauthorized reproductions. If the print does not meet the artist’s criteria, it is destroyed.
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Art Peritus
MARCH 28, 2024
Reproductions By Noelle DeSantis and Sarah Kirk Hanley Have you ever wondered why two seemingly identical prints by the same artist can have vastly different price tags? The artist is usually not involved at all – or if so, minimally – and they can be either authorized or unauthorized reproductions.
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WorthPoint
AUGUST 2, 2024
Collectors acquire concert tickets to connect personally with artists they admire, for their historic and nostalgic value, and for their monetary potential. Some tickets can fetch tens of thousands of dollars, especially if the artists sign them.
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Grays Antiques
NOVEMBER 9, 2018
We have come to his shop to find out more about him and his incredible collection of unique objects. But, casually walking down the street, when I was back in Minsk for holidays, I met a painter whose father was a member of the Artists’ Union of the USSR. I started as a market trader in St. I had no idea how to go about it.
Drishti LLC Appraisers
APRIL 16, 2021
Do you need to have a collection appraised for insurance? CURIOSITY If you are simply curious about the value of an artwork or collection, a restricted appraisal will help you. For example, a client cannot use a restricted appraisal as a basis for a sales price with an auction house or antique dealer.
JSK Fine Art Appraisals
MAY 14, 2023
These meetings can take place in various settings, from private homes to galleries and auction houses. Appraisers spend considerable time researching artists, historical context, and market trends. Appraisers dedicate time to analyzing market trends, auction results, and emerging artists.
Art Dealers Association of America
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
There’s no bad reason for collecting art.” In his five decades at the helm of the famed publishing house and gallery, Solomon has encountered a diverse array of collectors and artists, and has gained invaluable insight into contemporary collecting practices and the ever-changing art market.
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