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30 March 2023, 21:09

Expensive playing cards in the hands of wealthy collectors: what is their value?

Expensive playing cards in the hands of wealthy collectors: what is their value?
Collectible playing cards are objects that are very popular with collectors around the world. They can be both works of art and historical artifacts. Some of these cards have a value equal to the price of a large property and can be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.
The most expensive playing cards

At the Christies auction in New York, participants fought hard for a deck of playing cards, a priceless exhibit. But, of course, these were rare cards played for money. This is a very rare set of carved nickel silver playing cards with golden insides and the inscription Michael Frammer, Augsburg, 1616.
Michael Frammer, Augsburg, 1616.
Michael Frammer, Augsburg, 1616.
The sale of this lot for Christie's was a very significant event. Because it is incredibly valuable and rare. Only five such decks have survived to this day. Therefore, the enthusiasm of the auction participants in the sale of lots was fully justified. The cards were sold for $554,500. This is more than double the preliminary estimate of the exhibition.

What is their value
Collectible playing cards can be collected for many reasons. They may have historical or cultural value, they may be a work of art created by a famous artist or designer, or they may be associated with a specific event or person.
For example, collectible playing cards, published during the Great Depression in the United States may have significant historical value, as they reflect that era. Maps published during World War II can be associated with specific events and are of great value to collectors who are passionate about the history of the war.
Playing cards may also be of interest to collectors,
associated with famous people. For example, a collection of cards associated with the great chess player Bobby Fischer can be very valuable to collectors who are passionate about the history of chess.
One of the reasons for collecting playing cards is their unique design. Many collectors are looking for cards that differ from the standard,
such as cards with unusual designs or engravings, or cards with additional figures or symbols.
Ultimately, collecting playing cards is a hobby that can bring a lot of joy and satisfaction to the collector. While some collectible cards can be very expensive,
they may also be of great historical, cultural and artistic value.

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