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Insights on Auction Sales: Comic Books, George Rodrigue

WorthPoint

The collection, which included issues #40, 41, 44–49, and 51–57, came from a golden era of Marvel storytelling that introduced legendary characters like the Silver Surfer, the Inhumans, and the Black Panther. While aging in glass doesn’t enhance flavor, the appeal here seems more about rarity and provenance than taste.

Sale 97
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The Rise of Vintage Luxury

Art Peritus

Weddings & Vintage Heirlooms One of the most romantic collecting trends we’ve seen recently is the use of vintage couture in weddings. Collecting Couture: A Passion for the Pieces That Fit My love for vintage couture is rooted in an appreciation for craftsmanship, history, and storytelling through design.

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Passion Assets: A True Love of Collecting

Art Peritus

While this quote often captures the inexplicable nature of human desire, it also resonates with the motivations behind collecting. Whether its choosing a potential mate or pursuing a coveted object, the pull of desire remains the same when it comes to collecting.

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

WorthPoint

The sale totaled $72,275 across 443 items, proving that even small-scale machinery can drive big results when rarity and provenance align. The Morton M5 engine is especially prized among hobbyists and aviation enthusiasts— here is the link to information on it —making its appearance with full documentation a rare find.

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Insights on Auction Sales: Rare Nambu Pistol, Baseball Greatness

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Collectors familiar with early Japanese military firearms will appreciate how seldom these appear, especially with such clean provenance and in this condition. The sale was a reminder of how serial numbers, scarcity, and condition come together to drive premium pricing in the military collectibles market. at Chrystals Auction.

Sale 52
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Insights on Auction Sales: A Bar, Chinese Screen

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For collectors of early religious art, this was a sale worth watching, with quality and provenance both firmly on display. The sales top five lots, including this historic portrait, approached a collective total of $1 million, including a sand art bottle, a mahogany tall case, a rare storage jar, and a painting by Sir Edwin Henry Landseer.

Sale 69
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Insights on Auction Sales: WWII Memorabilia, a Film Strip

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With such rich provenance and potential backstory, this lot stood out as a highlight in an already strong militaria sale. Julien’s held a sale that celebrated the enduring collectibility of Marilyn Monroe. The presence of the U.S. officially entered WWII—making the set even more historically compelling.

Sale 52