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Primary vs. Secondary Market

International Society of Appraisers

Because these pieces were being sold for the first time, this constituted a primary market transaction, even though it took place in an auction house—a setting typically associated with secondary market sales. On September 15 of that year, Sotheby’s offered 223 brand-new works by Hirst in a dedicated sale.

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Insights on Auction Sales: A Bar, Chinese Screen

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Dawsons , a distinguished British auction house, recently offered a selection of fine early European art, with the standout piece being a powerful early 17th-century painting of Saint Peter , attributed to the school of Jusepe de Ribera. Still, this auction was no slouch; the top five paintings together brought in about $150,000.

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

International Society of Appraisers

These trends are observed clearly in magazine displays, social media posts, and Pinterest, followed by changes in the direction of retail and auction house sales. Collectors look for rarity, an object's provenance, and the desire to add intrigue to a room. Even the Victorian settees and chaise lounge are making a comeback.

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Office Hours Information from March 2025

International Society of Appraisers

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. For instance, Elizabeth Taylor’s jewelry (i.e.,

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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. The total auction brought in $51,126.12, and with provenance-rich and design-savvy items, it was a quiet success for the right buyers. at Dawsons.

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

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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. Clearly, provenance combined with pop culture power made a major impact.

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Insights on Auction Sales: Steven Tyler Piano, Kobe Bryant Card

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It even retains a faint numeral on the back—a common feature found on many E107s from early collections, adding a layer of provenance and intrigue. Notably, the auction house is also expanding its reach into the movie prop sector, with plans to acquire a firm specializing in that market—more details are expected soon.

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