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News & ArticlesBeeple sold an NFT for $69 million
Until October, the most Mike Winkelmann — the digital artist known as Beeple — had ever sold a print for was $100. Today, an NFT of his work sold for $69 million at Christie’s. The sale positions him “among the top three most valuable living artists,” according to the...
This $5 Gold Coin From 1822 Just Sold for $8.4 Million, Shattering Auction Records
Trading cards aren’t the only collectibles shattering records these days. A gold coin dating back to the 19th century just set a brand new auction standard. Last week, an historic 1822 Half Eagle with a face value of $5 sold for $8.4 million at auction, according...
The perfect wine glass: 7 tips for matching shape to grape
The profile of your stemware can have a big impact on the taste of what’s inside. A panel of experts reveals the best vessels for everything from bubbles to Barolo. Steer clear of goblets An ostentatious vintage goblet might look appealing, but it is actually a...
How Much is Alec Monopoly Art Worth? A Collector’s Price Guide
Alec Monopoly is an internationally renowned urban graffiti artist who has worked in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, much of Europe, and throughout Asia. Since the beginning of his career, Monopoly has used the image of the Monopoly man from the Parker Bros board game...
Stack’s Bowers Galleries Auctions Eight of Top 10 U.S. Coins in 2020
Eight of the top 10 highest auction prices realized for U.S. coins in 2020 were achieved by Stack’s Bowers Galleries, emphasizing their role as a leading resource for world-class numismatic rarities. Among these eight exceptional results are six coins that surpassed...
T206 Honus Wagner card sells for world-record $3.25 million
A legendary T206 Honus Wagner card has sold for $3.25 million in the U.S, setting a new world record price for a vintage baseball card. Produced in 1909-1911, the card has been described as “baseball’s most beloved card” and the “holy grail of its industry”. It’s...
10 Tips for Starting a Wine Collection
Wine (like baseball cards, cars, and artwork) has well documented histories, vintages, and tiered values. This makes them a natural fit for collecting, and rare wines are among the most sought after collectibles on the market. Ready to start a wine collection? Why...
The 10 Best Napa Valley Wineries To Visit
[Editor's Note: We update our list of the Best Napa Valley wineries once per year. The updates are based on feedback from our Facebook fans, our review of Yelp and Trip Advisor data and our network of Napa Valley winery travel experts like our partners at The Priority...
Only Nintendo PlayStation Prototype Sold for $360,000 at Heritage Auctions
The only remaining "Play Station” prototype, developed by Nintendo and Sony during the 1990s, sold for $360,000 Friday, March 6, at a public auction of vintage video games, comic books and original comic art held by Heritage Auctions, HA.com. Read More!Here to Serve...