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

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Given the scarcity of metal toys during World War II due to material rationing, this piece stood out as both a technical marvel and a historical artifact. The sale totaled $72,275 across 443 items, proving that even small-scale machinery can drive big results when rarity and provenance align.

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5 Hot Lots Coming to Auction in February

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A sofa upholstered with a rug may sound odd, but it can be quite chic, especially when the textile used is a vintage tapestry-woven kilim rug. According to listings in WorthPoints Price, radios from the 1920s through 1950s have sold between $20 and $9,999 over the past year, depending on model, material, and rarity.