WorthPoint

JUNE 16, 2025

Older first editions often had smaller print runs than the mass-market paperbacks of the ‘60s and ‘70s. Heinlein was a classic sci-fi giant, and his autograph is prized—a first edition bearing his signature with provenance sold a few years back for over $10,000. Generally, the older the book , the more valuable it is.

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Invaluable

JULY 16, 2025

Scottish-American designer Maeve Gillies recently unveiled an innovative, 3D printed platinum and titanium collection, incorporating Celtic patterns and one-of-a-kind Scottish gems. Reproductions often look overly polished and machine perfect, and can use materials like plated brass rather than gold or silver.

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Artifactual History Appraisal

JANUARY 31, 2017

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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Fine Art Estates

JULY 28, 2023

Most Fine Art Insurance professionals will agree that the best way to ensure that an insured loss is settled quickly and fairly is by properly documenting your art collection. Available Cloud-Based Collections Programs: There are many cloud-based programs that will catalogue collection images and data.

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Collectibles Appraiser/appraisal Insurance Fine Art 130

Art Appraisal Resources

JANUARY 16, 2024

Auction houses are a viable option to sell your fine art collection if the conditions are right. Not all auction houses are created equal or can sell collections at a fair market value, especially if they do not have the marketing capabilities or buyers and messaging to reach those buyers. Is it a copy, a forgery, or a fake?

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Art Peritus

MARCH 28, 2024

Fine Art Prints vs. 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? Among numerous factors, it is often the manner in which the print was produced that plays the most pivotal role in determining its value.

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Art Peritus

MARCH 28, 2024

Have you ever wondered why two seemingly identical prints by the same artist can have vastly different price tags? Among numerous factors, it is often the manner in which the print was produced that plays the most pivotal role in determining its value.

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Fine Art Prints Appraiser/appraisal Rarity 52

WCG

MAY 21, 2024

The Manager oversees all activities related to the care and documentation of the museum´s objects consisting of textiles, metal, and other materials, as well as a vast collection of printed materials contained in the archives. Develops new policies, procedures, and approaches to collection management.

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Collectibles Appraiser/appraisal Material Research 52

Old Crows Antiques

DECEMBER 7, 2021

People started buying glass specifically to collect full sets of their favorite colors and patterns. Collecting Depression glass continues to be a popular hobby to this day among vintage enthusiasts in Littleton. Depression-Era Mass-Produced Colorful Glassware In the past, glassware was expensive to produce.

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McAllister Fossum Appraisal Services

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Most homeowner’s policies have dollar limits on jewelry, fine art, rugs, silver, collectibles, antiques, guns, etc. The most common mistake that I see clients make is that they remember to get their jewelry appraised but forget about their rugs, silver, antiques and collectibles. Perhaps the item was a gift or it was inherited.

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Appraiser/appraisal Coverage Insurance Fine Art 52

Art Peritus

JUNE 6, 2024

By: Elizabeth Staggs Book Collection: Old and New Chapters In a world increasingly dominated by digital screens and fleeting content, the allure of a physical book remains timeless. Book collecting is more than just a hobby; it’s a celebration of history, art, and the human experience.

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Sarasota Antique Buyers

JANUARY 14, 2025

Demand: Some categories, like vases or figurines, are more sought after and collectible. Common, Old, Antique Porcelain Objects Some varieties of porcelain are more collectible than others. Figures: Collectible figurines frequently show animals, children, or historical figures. Why Choose Sarasota Antique Buyers?

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Artifactual History Appraisal

MAY 6, 2020

The camera pictured above actually looks a lot like the one I use in my own appraisal firm for photographing client collections but your phone will be fine if that is what you have available. Provenance Paint? To add a few notes of my own, I’d like to reassure readers that you don’t need to have a fancy camera to do this.

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JSK Fine Art Appraisals

JANUARY 18, 2022

The market value of artworks can fluctuate, making periodic appraisals essential to ensure that your collection is adequately insured. Navigating Complexities: Art appraisal involves a nuanced understanding of various factors, including provenance, condition, and the artist’s significance.

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WorthPoint

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

As a young career woman, I wore a large collection of contemporary jewelry to work every day. Some with celestial themes like the sun, moon , stars, planets, and even space aliens are proven sellers, too. It’s also a great brand to share with a child if you’re encouraging them to collect something fun and inexpensive.

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WorthPoint

AUGUST 26, 2024

The Madeleine Albright Collection has several Ann Hand pins, including Hand’s favorite design, the Liberty Eagle. Patriotic pins sell well overall, as many people collect them. These have proven to be good sellers around inauguration time, no matter who America’s chosen candidate is.

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Jewelry Gemology Collectibles Provenance 52

Fine Art Estates

JANUARY 7, 2022

The long-term ramifications to museums’ ability to build their collections through gifting was obvious, without this incentive, few collectors would opt to donate or bequeath their collections. Many of these sites have been collecting data since the late 1980’s. Fine print sales are also included in the Artprice database.

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Appraiser/appraisal Insurance Antiques and Decorative Arts Market Value 130

International Society of Appraisers

JANUARY 17, 2024

Simon wanted to know why the Andy Warhol Art Authentication Board had declared two Warhols in his collection as fakes. These 1964 works were printed on linen with acrylic paint, showing a thick, hand-painted background, while Simon’s was painted on cotton duck with a plastic-based ink that lent a flatness to the surface.

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Sarasota Antique Buyers

MAY 14, 2025

You’re exploring your grandma’s attic or browsing an antique shop when you find an old print that catches your attention. Please prepare your magnifying glass and detective hat as we are about to explore the fascinating world of antique art prints and lithographs. This mark shows that the print is genuine.

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WorthPoint

APRIL 30, 2025

Documents and Letters Original letters or documents signed by one or more of the Founding Fathers are the most vivid collectibles one can own. Of course, these were not just any tea leaves, but remnants collected from the Boston Tea Party of 1773. The lot was confirmed to be genuine using provenance from John Adams’s diary.

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Syl-Lee Antiques

JUNE 3, 2025

Juan Gris, Portrait of Pablo Picasso, 1912, Oil on Canvas Cruise ship art is usually mass-produced, slickly marketed, and sadly not really collectible. At Syl-Lee Antiques, we specialize in buying original works by listed artists , those whose names actually do carry weight in galleries, auction houses, and museum collections.

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WorthPoint

MARCH 13, 2025

On March 8, WorthPoint added 244,239 items to the Price Guide, with a collective value of $15,392,279.67 This miniature pamphlet, printed by abolitionist John Murray Forbes in Boston, was once owned by 1st Lieutenant George W. We want to empower you to buy and sell with confidence. and an average lot value of $63.21.

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WorthPoint

MARCH 13, 2025

On March 8, WorthPoint added 244,239 items to the Price Guide, with a collective value of $15,392,279.67 This miniature pamphlet, printed by abolitionist John Murray Forbes in Boston, was once owned by 1st Lieutenant George W. We want to empower you to buy and sell with confidence. and an average lot value of $63.21.

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Sale Provenance Glass Engravings 98

WorthPoint

JANUARY 27, 2025

Art Partners Advisory was founded in 2013 and is a Paris-based art advisory firm specializing in building and managing art collections for private and corporate collectors internationally. Here are some ideas from an experienced art advisor to help build your collection on a budget.

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WorthPoint

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

The button shows some minor age toning and slight fading from the printing process, but overall, it’s in extremely fine condition. Now, Im just guessing here based on the provenance (Im out of time for more research!), overall button features a Boston Badge Co. back paper, with the text Delegate and Reception To Hiram W.

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Sale Engravings Provenance Authentication 96

WorthPoint

MAY 26, 2025

Mechanical banks made up four of the top five sales, proving theyve still got plenty of kick in the collecting world. While Johnstons collection shimmered with theatrical glamour, Junkins album offered something weightieran irreplaceable testament to a complex and often painful chapter of American history.

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Invaluable

APRIL 9, 2025

Designed by Charles and Ray Eames , the increasingly collectible Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman is available in a variety of color ways, but the vintage rosewood has proven popular among enthusiasts like Frasier, who also admired the chair for its superior engineering. Wassily Chair Wassily Chair, designed by Marcel Breuer around 1925.

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Antiques and Decorative Arts Sculpture Glass Furniture 40

WorthPoint

MAY 18, 2025

History and Art Meet A complete set of ten Cowboys and Indians prints by Andy Warhol sold for $838,700. Freeman’s Hindmans recent auction featured a complete set of ten Cowboys and Indians prints by Andy Warhol, a truly stunning collection. The portfolio comes from the David R.

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Sale Prints Glass Rarity 72

WorthPoint

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Its a standout from his Bayou Collection , inspired by ghost stories and the haunting imagery of his mothers tales of the loup-garou, a ghostly wolf-dog creature. With their original provenance from 3 Garden Lane in New Orleans, they are a stunning example of Southern craftsmanship. The 1926 print, measuring 15 x 10.5

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WorthPoint

MAY 15, 2025

Sold at Rago for $9,525, this silver gelatin print is numbered 27 of 75, printed in 1972 by Neil Selkirk and signed on the verso by Doon ArbusDianes daughter and the steward of her estate. Its a striking image, both literally and culturally, that was controversial when it debuted and hasnt mellowed with age.

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