Whilst many people dream of one day owning a piece of fine art, very few ever see this dream materialised on their mantelpiece. Read our article on vintage poster collection.

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Articles, news and stories from ValueMyStuff, the world's leading online valuations and appraisals service, with more than 1.3 million valuations carried out.

Articles, news and stories from ValueMyStuff, the world's leading online valuations and appraisals service, with more than 1.3 million valuations carried out.

Articles, news and stories from ValueMyStuff, the world's leading online valuations and appraisals service, with more than 1.3 million valuations carried out.

They may seem world's apart, but the Bronze Age has been catapulted into the flashy world of Frieze.

Chinese ceramics and porcelain have a long and illustrious history. These world-renowned ceramics are not only remarkable for the quality and artistry involved in their production, but the ways in which their styles and motifs can be traced from the early Palaeolithic era to the modern day.

Value My Stuff looks back at recent coin and banknote discoveries. You never know you might just have a unique treasure rattling around in those spare coins.

In our 'It's worth how much?!' blog series, we explore ten items that have been hidden away for quite some time to then be revealed worth more than what anyone could imagine. Could there be a priceless masterpiece lurking in your home? Lets take a look at these miraculous findings.

Since launching our auction partnership with Auctionata and Paddle8, we have been pleased to offer ValueMyStuff clients the opportunity to sell the treasured items that we have valued on these exciting and ground-breaking auction channels. From ancient artifacts to contemporary masterpieces, below are some of the items our experts valued, which are coming up for sale in September.

With a growing market Value My Stuff has compiled a very simple guide to help you get started collecting Satsuma Pottery

Whether you are looking for a dining table for your new home, or wish replace that old armchair that’s been around for years, this buyer’s guide aims to help you make the most informed decision. Since the furniture market is such a vast and global one, we decided to focus on mid-century modern pieces of furniture. This area is very fashionable in interior design circles at the moment, especially with the rise of ‘retro’ furnishings. For this reason, it is a great area to invest in and enjoy.

Although vintage toy collecting has long been a renowned past time, however, with the market for ‘comicana’ steadily growing in the 21st century, action figures are becoming increasingly popular, with many collectors desiring to purchase toys associated with their childhood. ValueMyStuff have compiled a buyer’s guide with tips to help you start your collection and make sure it achieves the maximum potential.

Check out ValueMyStuff's buyer's guide to coin collecting.

In recent years, music photography has become a popular and lucrative new collecting category. It encompasses concert photographs, musician portraits and band promotional photos for merchandise and album artwork, as well as editorial photographs to accompany magazine articles.

Visionary Düsseldorf-based collector Selim Varol shares his passion for contemporary culture in this of-the-moment array of fine art, street art, and collectible toys by Mark Ryden, Banksy, KAWS, Shepard Fairey and more.

Since launching our auction partnership with Auctionata, we have been pleased to offer ValueMyStuff clients the opportunity to sell the treasured items that we have valued on this exciting and ground-breaking auction channel. From Salvador Dali to David Bowie, below are some of the items our experts valued, which are coming up for sale in Auctionata’s spring/summer auction season.

Are you thinking of investing in fine wines? Follow this guide to find out how to make a wise investment.

Many porcelain enthusiasts know of the Sevres, Meissen and Wedgwood factories, but another important historic porcelain producer still in operation today is the Royal Porcelain Factory in Berlin.