Collectables
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The $15m violins up for auction
Reviews Instruments from Antonio Stradivari and Giuseppe Guarneri – the “da Vincis of violins” – are fetching stellar prices at auction.
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Collectables: the scramble for blue diamonds
News Coloured diamonds are securing bigger prices at auction, says Chris Carter
By Chris Carter Published
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The race to put art on the moon
Features Two space cadets are hoping for a big pay day by putting works of art on the moon. Chris Carter reports
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The Yamaha Fizzy – how a 1970s moped became a £10,000 collector’s item
Features Surviving examples of the Yamaha FS1-E - a cheap moped originally meant for teenagers – are fetching serious money among motorcycle enthusiasts.
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Carbonados: the enigma of black diamonds
Features Chris Carter reports on the extremely rare black diamonds that fetch millions at auction.
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Martinware pottery: grotesque birds soar in value
Features The market in “Martinware” pottery is booming with many of the grotesque figures fetching tens of thousands of pounds. But there are still bargains to be had, says Chris Carter.
By Chris Carter Published
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The amazing Spider-Man comic-book sale
Reviews Comics are as beloved and valuable as anything on canvas. Chris Carter reports
By Chris Carter Published
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Collecting lego: the profits to be had in plastic bricks
Reviews Lego can be a good investment – if you buy the right sets. Chris Carter reports
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The priciest artworks of 2021
Reviews The temperature in the art market keeps soaring. Chris Carter reports on 2021's biggest art deals.
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