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The Most Expensive Art & Collectibles

Record prices make headlines, but the stories behind them are often even more interesting. In this category you will find record-setting paintings, sculptures, rare coins and stamps, first-edition comics, trading cards and historic memorabilia, each placed in a ranking that shows just how far the top of the market reaches. Again and again, the deciding factors turn out to be rarity, provenance, condition and the competitive energy of the auction room. Entries describe what each item is, who created it and why it captured so much attention among buyers. It is a guide for collectors, investors and anyone fascinated by what people will pay for beauty and history, combining spectacle with useful background.

Reading a ranking like this is part education and part entertainment. Auction results usually include a buyer's premium, while private sales between collectors often remain confidential. Behind many entries are years of planning, design and handwork, as well as the passion of the collectors and buyers who sought them out, often over many years of patient searching, research and careful negotiation. Many entries connect to deeper features on LuxuryLifestyle.com, from profiles of makers to guides on buying at auction and caring for prized possessions. It is a rewarding read for anyone who appreciates the exceptional.

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