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Collectibles

Exploring the world of rare and valuable items, from fine art to vintage automobiles.

A new collector looking at a digital artwork on a screen in a modern gallery, symbolizing the potential risks in the online art market.
Collectibles

New Collectors Face Pitfalls in Western Art Market's Digital Doors

Last year, a first-time collector paid $50,000 for a digital artwork online, only to discover months later it was a widely available reproduction.

Henry Caldwell· Aug 25· 4 min read
A vibrant Jackson Pollock painting, 'Number 7A', is showcased at a Christie's auction, fetching an astonishing $181.2 million.

Christie's reports $4.5B first-half 2026 sales, a 71% jump

Henry Caldwell · Jul 15
A modern, elegant auction house in London, showcasing luxury watches and fine art, symbolizing AstaGuru's expansion into the UK market with new leadership.

AstaGuru India Auction House Expands to UK, Appoints New Leadership

Henry Caldwell · Mar 30
A sterling silver Montblanc fountain pen, once owned by Lee Kuan Yew, displayed prominently on a velvet cushion under dramatic lighting.

Lee Kuan Yew's Montblanc pen fetches S$461,500 at auction

Henry Caldwell · Aug 17
A modern, secure vault entrance in the Swiss Alps, symbolizing discreet and exclusive asset storage for the ultra-wealthy.

Switzerland elite vaults wealthy asset storage booms

Henry Caldwell · Aug 15
A close-up of Lee Kuan Yew's sterling silver Montblanc fountain pen, showcasing its luxury design and historical significance on a wooden desk.

Lee Kuan Yew's Montblanc pen auction starts at S$20,000

A sterling silver Montblanc fountain pen, once belonging to Singapore's founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, was previously auctioned, with its estimated value soaring up to S$50,000 (US$39,000).

Henry Caldwell· Aug 5· 3 min
A towering Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton, nicknamed 'Gus,' is displayed under dramatic lighting at a Sotheby's auction, with bidders in the background.

Sotheby's Sells T. Rex Fossil 'Gus' for $50.1 Million

A 12.5-foot-high, 38-foot-long Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton, nicknamed 'Gus,' recently sold for $50.1 million at Sotheby's, establishing a new record as the most expensive dinosaur fossil ever auctioned

Henry Caldwell· Jul 16· 3 min