Whisky, artworks... What are the five most valued items at auction? | Malay Mail

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NEW YORK, July 3 — Although live auctions are slowly resuming after a long suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic, collectors have continued to acquire luxury collectables in multiple online auctions. While prospective buyers are increasingly comfortable with the idea of purchasing pedigreed...

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NEW YORK, July 3 — Although live auctions are slowly resuming after a long suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic, collectors have continued to acquire luxury collectables in multiple online auctions. by Knight Frank Research suggests that collectors prefer to invest their assets in very specific objects of desire.The market for rare whiskys has grown in value the most over the last 10 years , with Knight Frank Research noting that collectors continue to seek out rare examples from iconic distilleries such as Dalmore, Springbank, Ardbeg and Lagavulin.

The coveted piece sold for just under £1.45 million during Sotheby’s “The Ultimate Whisky Collection” sale, surpassing its pre-sale estimate between £350,000 and £450,000 .The art market registered growth of 141 per cent over the last 10 years, and a more modest 5 per cent in the past 12 months. While 2019 was marked by records such as the US$91 million sale of Jeff Koons’ “Rabbit,” auction houses had to move several of their marquee sales online in reaction to the pandemic.

 

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