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Insights on Auction Sales: A Bar, Chinese Screen

WorthPoint

We thought it would be a great idea for him to select some of his favorite sold items and explain why those sales stood out to him. Take a look at his thoughts on a few of our partners’ recent sales. Ribera, active from around 1588 to 1652, was known for his dramatic realism and emotional depth, qualities echoed in this work.

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Part II: Understanding and Determining Fair Market Value in Canadian Appraisals

International Society of Appraisers

Importantly, this definition emphasizes real transactions in the most active and appropriate market where the item is typically sold to the public, such as a gallery or auction sale, not asking prices. This means a consistently achieved market price, not an unusually high one-off sale. The term "highest price" is often misunderstood.

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2024 Moving into 2025 Design Trends Likely to Affect Value of Personal Property

International Society of Appraisers

These trends are observed clearly in magazine displays, social media posts, and Pinterest, followed by changes in the direction of retail and auction house sales. Scandinavian furniture continues to be popular with its fresh-washed colors, clean lines, and good quality, especially in this era focused on sustainability.

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Office Hours Information from March 2025

International Society of Appraisers

You need to analyze comparable sales data in the most common market where transactions to the public most frequently occur. the market in which sales to the public most frequently occur). What is the quality of diamond jewelry? Consider the purchase prices and comparable sales first. Who is buying this diamond jewelry?

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Insights on Auction Sales: A Ferris Wheel, Aurora Model Kits

WorthPoint

We thought it would be a great idea for him to select some of his favorite sold items and explain why those sales stood out to him. Take a look at his thoughts on a few of our partners’ recent sales. Four of the top five lots in the 293-item sale were Marklin pieces, accounting for $486,000 of the total $2.6

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Australian Black Opals: Making Waves with Collectors

Invaluable

A natural wonder that has seen its star quality rise of late, the Australian black opal is the crème de la crème of its gemstone world. The associated brand prestige has meant a rise in retail and wholesale prices, with top-quality black opals retaining the ability to fetch $10,000 – $30,000 per carat at auction.

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Mughal Emerald Necklace Sells for $6.2 Million, Doubling Christie's Estimate

Jewelry Judge

Last week’s Magnificent Jewels sale at Christie’s New York dazzled collectors and historians alike, thanks in large part to the headline-grabbing success of the “Mughal Carved Emerald Necklace.” The necklace’s provenance adds to its mystique. This necklace carried a pre-sale high estimate of $3 million.