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Auction Highlights - Dinosaurs, Dummies and Diamonds

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Auction Highlights - Dinosaurs, Dummies and Diamonds

It’s not unusual to find strange items coming up for auction. Just look at the weird things that have come up for sale in the 20-year history of eBay, like Justin Timberlake’s half-eaten French toast or Mayor Rob Ford’s crack-confessing tie. Thankfully, in the world of antique auctions, the strange and unexpected are classified as such for their rare and extraordinary value.

5 min read · From the archive
Auction Highlights - Dinosaurs: Hot Trend in Collecting

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Auction Highlights - Dinosaurs: Hot Trend in Collecting

A growing trend in collecting is happening amongst private buyers across the biggest auction houses in the world and it’s dinosaur relics. Read today's Antique Collector Editorial for free.

5 min read · From the archive
Auction Highlights - Is Nothing Sacred?

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Auction Highlights - Is Nothing Sacred?

Auction highlights - A section of the original Eiffel Tower staircase, the first Dodo skeleton, the oldest inscription of the Ten Commandments, and more in this auction highlights.

4 min read · From the archive
Auction Highlights - Picasso's Women of Algiers

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Auction Highlights - Picasso's Women of Algiers

When the famous painting, Women of Algiers, by Picasso came up on the block at Christie’s in New York, it broke an all-time record. Read our auction highlights.

3 min read · From the archive
Auction Highlights - Shipwrecks and Sunken Treasure

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Auction Highlights - Shipwrecks and Sunken Treasure

Finding sunken treasure is everybody’s childhood dream. So it’s always a pleasure when you discover such riches coming up for auction as the shipwrecked emeralds of the Nuestra Señora de Atocha, a galleon that sank off the coast of Florida in 1622.

3 min read · From the archive
Auction Highlights - Something Is Afoot At The Museum of Fine Art

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Auction Highlights - Something Is Afoot At The Museum of Fine Art

Safely tucked away in the New York archives of the Museum of Fine Art is a sculpture by Early Renaissance artist Donatello…or so it is believed. The delightful gilded, wooden figure in question is of an angelic child lost in thought and swift of foot. It bears an uncanny resemblance to Donatello’s putto figures that were popular at the time, which is why Renaissance scholar and art dealer Andrew Butterfield is convinced it is by the same artist.

5 min read · From the archive
Comic Book Sales Are Through The Roof

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Comic Book Sales Are Through The Roof

Year after year auction sales of vintage comic books have continued to climb, hitting a record number of $79 Million in 2019 reported by Heritage Auctions.

5 min read · From the archive
Freddie Mercury – A World of His Own

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Freddie Mercury – A World of His Own

Dive into the legacy of Freddie Mercury through a month-long exhibition at Sotheby's London and six auctions with iconic items.

10 min read · From the archive
M*A*S*H Memorabilia Marches On

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M*A*S*H Memorabilia Marches On

Iconic MAS*H auction: Hawkeye's boots & dog tags, once worn by Alan Alda, raise $125K for the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science.

6 min read · From the archive
Oddities and Rare Finds

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Oddities and Rare Finds

The lucky vendor of this cello was surprised to find that it was worth exceedingly more than he had bargained for. The cello was priced between 120,000 and 160,000 GBP in a London sale at Brompton’s. The final price landed somewhere in the middle of the asking price, and the vendor walked away with 20% of 145,000 GBP.

4 min read · From the archive
Rediscovering the Antiques Auction Catalog

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Rediscovering the Antiques Auction Catalog

Auction houses have long been at the heart of the antiques industry, showcasing rare and valuable items to potential buyers. In this competitive arena, setting yourself apart is essential. That’s where World Class Antiques’ brand-new auction catalog service comes into play, offering a unique and transformative way to stand out. In addition to a creatively […]

1 min read · From the archive
The Animated, Intoxicating World of Auctions

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The Animated, Intoxicating World of Auctions

Disney collectibles, early animation sketches, Princess Diana's cocktail gown, a 57.2 million dollars painting, and more - in today's World Class Antiques insight.

4 min read · From the archive
When eBay Auctions Go Wrong: A Seller’s Learning Curve

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When eBay Auctions Go Wrong: A Seller’s Learning Curve

Recently, we bid on an item listed on eBay in an auction format, with the bidding starting at only $1. The auction was for an old book from the late 19th century, in relatively good condition. Since there were no other bidders, we won the auction at $1, plus applicable taxes. We paid the full […]

4 min read · From the archive