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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.

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Revealed: how Van Gogh's nephew exchanged two of the artist's drawings for butter and bacon

The Art Newspaper

Published on Fridays, stories range from newsy items about this most intriguing artist, to scholarly pieces based on meticulous investigations and discoveries. Intriguingly, the 1945 swap was arranged with the help of Charley Toorop, an artist who is currently the subject of an exhibition at Otterlo’s Kröller-Müller Museum.

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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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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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With the help of conservators, one of Van Gogh’s finest Arles landscapes will be heading to Japan

The Art Newspaper

Published on Fridays, stories range from newsy items about this most intriguing artist, to scholarly pieces based on meticulous investigations and discoveries. It was spotted by one of readers, Yuri Pikul, a Ukrainian artist based in Kyiv. Explore all of Martin’s adventures with Van Gogh here.

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Goddard Engineering Colloquium Series: “Scientific investigations of authenticity and alterations in the Walters’ collection”

WCG

Ortiz Miranda “Scientific investigations of authenticity and alterations in the Walters collection” ABSTRACT —Scientific analysis plays a pivotal role in understanding the authenticity, provenance, and alterations of artworks in museum collections.

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How to Collect Pfaltzgraff Pottery in an Uncertain Market

WorthPoint

By 1964, the newly renamed Pfaltzgraff Company dominated the dishware market with classic collections, including Country Casual and Heritage. The Pfaltzgraff America collection remains popular. As a result, out of the top fifteen casual dinnerware collections brides chose in 1989, six were Pfaltzgraff.