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The Company Policy about AI and Appraising

Artifactual History Appraisal

Auguste Rodin (French, 1840-1917), “The Thinker (Le Penseur),” bronze, modeled 1880, cast 1901, in the collection of the National Gallery of Art, Accession Number 1942.5.12, Public Domain Image We choose to not use AI in our appraisal work for a number of reasons. We take our professional responsibilities very seriously.

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

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Measuring 20 inches long, the car came complete with original schematics and paperwork, a major draw for collectors of vintage mechanical toys. Ripley Auctions hosted a scientific pickers sale that delivered an unexpected high note with the $33,750 winning bid for a rare Morton M5 aircraft engine and hobby race car mode l from around 1944.

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Signed Vintage Cards Gain Audience

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Any ink was forbidden, as Just Collect described in a debate blog. If you owned a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle rookie card, would you draw a mustache on the Mick? The notion, simply put, sent shivers down the spine of a 90s or 2000s collector. The impression was that the signature was defacing the card.

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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. Today, rooms' light fixtures, whether oversized pendants, floating orbs, geometric chandeliers, or hanging pieces of abstract shapes, are more eye-catching and draw the eye to them.

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Insights on Auction Sales: Freddy Mercury’s Jacket, a Prehistoric Mug

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The July 1 Omega Auctions sale offered a strong reminder that music memorabilia—especially tied to punk and rock legends—continues to draw serious collector interest, even on slower auction days. As someone who casually collects Starbucks mugs, I found the historical lineage of this item fascinating.

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Insights on Auction Sales: 1760 Chest, Roseville Jardiniere

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Also drawing strong interest was an original daily comic strip by Charles Schulz dated September 17, 1954, featuring Charlie Brown, Shermy, and Snoopy. Other highlights included a striking oil on canvas portrait of Abraham Lincoln by Civil War naval painter Xanthus Russell Smith, signed and titled on the verso, which sold for $44,800.

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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. With record-breaking sales and strategic growth, Goldin remains a powerhouse in collectibles. Ed Delahanty was a legendary hitter who batted over.400

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