Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Antique Auction Forum
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| 199. Martin Willis, My Life with Antiques | 05 Aug 2024 | 00:34:07 | |
First ever monologue discussing how I got into antiques, and the adventure along the way. From digging bottles, a 1964 garage sale, to my dad auctioning for the first time by replacing a drunken auctioneer. Let’s not forget a $300k rug fragment that came from the box lot of things that could not sell at a yard sale. This fragment was from the same home that we were all excited about the Paul Revere silver spoon & and lastly a story that could have inspMrs Doubtfire! Email: auctionpodcast@me.com … | |||
| 198. Former FBI Art Crime Recover Agent, Robert K. Wittman | 19 Jul 2024 | 00:59:55 | |
Robert K. Wittman had a remarkable career as an FBI agent for 20 years, from 1988 to 2008. Specializing in art theft and cultural property crime, Robert became the FBI’s go-to expert for these types of cases. His impressive work undercover led to the recovery of over $300 billion worth of stolen art and property across 20 different countries. His extensive undercover operations are detailed in his book, Priceless: How I Went Undercover to Rescue the World’s Stolen Treasures. He has fascinating stories. https://www.robertwittmaninc.com/ In 2008, after 20 years with the FBI, Robert Wittman retired from the Bureau and brought his expertise to the private sector. He sought to create a Security and Recovery Consulting firm that would draw on his unique investigative experience to protect its clients from losses related to theft, fraud or forgery. Since its inception, Robert Wittman Inc. has grown far beyond its original vision, providing protection and recovery services to more than 100 public and private collections worldwide. Robert Wittman Inc. continues to proudly serve a diverse portfolio of institutions, auction houses, collectors, galleries, insurance companies and Nations committed to protecting their cultural assets. Martin’s mentioning of the Declaration of Independence almost forgotten when Washington … | |||
| 197. Dan Carlin (replay) | 27 Oct 2021 | 00:35:46 | |
2010 interview with HARDCORE HISTORY’S Dan Carlin, a fascinating guest who’s podcast still holds up after 11 years. Dan talks about prep for his shows, the predictable things that happen when you reflect on history and much more.… | |||
| 196. Art Guard Bill Anderson | 27 Mar 2021 | 00:28:01 | |
Founder of Art Guard, Bill Anderson discusses the art theft market, as well as Art Guard’s system which is dedicated to protecting anything that’s valuable and portable. A system that is always on, operating discreetly in the background, managed from anywhere on a mobile device.… | |||
| 195. Adam Zimmerman, New York Antiques Dealer | 08 Feb 2021 | 00:23:57 | |
Adam discusses the antiques business today in the New York City surroundings, an area of exodus, the merchandise available and how to handle things as a buyer and seller in a COVID restricted environment. Check out his website: Syl-Lee Antiques… | |||
| 194. Stephen Schofield on Coins & Stamps | 19 Nov 2020 | 00:52:31 | |
Martin Willis interviews longtime friend Stephen Schofield on coins and stamps, and how rare are rare coins? What about collecting stamps? What to do for more information about what dad or grandad may have stashed away. Who to trust and what the importance is of condition and care for these historic pieces passing through our lives. For images and info check out his auction website: http://www.centennialauctions.com/… | |||
| 193. Maine Artist, David Vickery | 07 Oct 2020 | 00:32:55 | |
One of Maine’s noted artists, David Vickery discusses his path on becoming an artist by first looking through a camera lens, what challenges him and what inspires him. Check out his Varieties of Maine Realism at: http://www.dvickery.com/ | |||
| 192. Brimfield ONLINE | 07 May 2020 | 00:25:16 | |
Martin Willis speaks with Mike Lord & Justin Nash who decided that they were not going to let one of the country’s largest antiques shows not happen during the virus, so they created an online event to rival the experience of being there. Gates open May 12, 10:00 AM EDT. #Feelthebrim | |||
| 191. Owls Head Transportation Museum | 25 Apr 2020 | 00:43:35 | |
Curator, Rob Verbsky on the collection of planes, antique cars, motorcycles, memorabilia and more. What is considered transportation, interesting stories, the rarest of the collection, how it all began, the future and more. Check out these related links: http://owlshead.org http://owlshead.org/collections/category/aircraft http://owlshead.org/collections/category/automobiles http://owlshead.org/collections/category/motorcycles http://owlshead.org/collections/category/carriages http://owlshead.org/collections/category/bicycles… | |||
| 190. Auction Houses Coping with COVID-19 | 04 Apr 2020 | 01:13:32 | |
Interviews with auction houses around the country on the new reality of “Online Only Auctions”, with Stephen Fletcher of Skinner Auctioneers in Boston; Wes Cowan of Cowan’s Auctions, Ohio; Rick Unruh of Clars Auction Gallery, Oakland, CA and Greg Willett, a global picker, Wisconsin. | |||
| 189. Richard Wright & David Rago | 11 Feb 2020 | 00:35:00 | |
Interview with Richard Wright and David Rago about their Rago/Wright merger, how it is expanding business and their perspectives on material they handle, such as buying, selling and collecting in the current market. Check out the websites: Show Notes and Transcript… | |||
| 188. Jim Craig on Carver, John H. Bellamy | 27 Sep 2019 | 00:41:09 | |
Author, Jim Craig joins us for a fascinating interview on the finest American eagle carver of all time, John Haley Bellamy. Check out the Facebook Page.… | |||
| 186. Jim “Griff” Griffith, eBay Today | 23 Apr 2018 | 00:55:24 | |
A delightful conversation with Jim “Griff'” Griffith on eBay today, trends, added enhancements and the changes that social media bring to the platform. Starting with one person in a condo in 1995, growing to a global market of buyers and sellers worldwide with over 1 billion items offered at any given time. eBay’s Dean of Education, Griff is an eBay seller coach, instructor, mentor and advocate with the eBay North America Marketplaces Team. In addition, he’s the author of The Official eBay Bible, the authoritative eBay guide for the beginning bidder, seller, and professional entrepreneur as well as host of eBay Radio. For more information, join our eBay Radio Group: http://www.ebayradio.com… | |||
| 185. Dr. Anne Laure Bandle | 03 Mar 2018 | 01:09:11 | |
Anne Laure Bandle joins us from Geneva and discusses the fascinating topic of her 2016 book: The Sale of Misattributed Artworks and Antiques at Auction Some amazing cases of sleepers, jackpots and the legality of it all. Dr. Anne Laure Bandle is an attorney-at-law at the lawfim Borel & Barbey in Geneva where she advises clients in matters related to works of art, copyright, contracts, estate planning, foundations and trusts. Anne Laure Bandle website: https://www.artsandlaw.ch/… | |||
| 184. Martin Kemp on da Vinci’s, Salvator Mundi | 09 Dec 2017 | 01:08:31 | |
Live Streamed on YouTube, One of the world’s leading Leonardo experts, Martin Kemp, who helped authenticate the $450 million Salvator Mundi talks about what it was like behind the scenes exploring the authenticity, the depth of the work, emotional quality and more. He later discusses the ongoing speculation of the buyer, (the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia?) where it may end up (possibly the Louvre Abu Dhabi) as well as other aspects of Leonardo’s work. He will be writing a book on this particular work soon, which you will find on his website: www.martinjkemp.com He said that he knew immediately upon first viewing the restored painting that it was the work of Leonardo: “It’s got that kind of uncanny vortex, as if the hair is a living, moving substance, or like water, which is what Leonardo said hair was like. However skilled Leonardo’s followers and imitators might have been, none of them reached out into such realms of “philosophical and subtle speculation”. We cannot reasonably doubt that here, we are in the presence of the painter from Vinci. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvator_Mundi_(Leonardo) Bio: Martin Kemp is Emeritus Research Professor in the History of Art at Oxford University. … | |||
| 183. Andy Warhol Attic Find! | 02 Dec 2017 | 00:32:44 | |
It has been awhile, glad to be back! Martin talks live streaming with Dan Meader at John McInnis Auctioneers in Amesbury, MA. about a hidden and unknown Andy Warhol work find in a New England family attic. “I’m trudging along, it’s 150 degrees in the attic, I’m on my hands and knees going through this box that was just stuff, I can see this bubble wrap in this box that’s falling apart. … I flipped it over and I see the inscription on the back and I started shaking.” Source Auction results will be posted. PRICES REALIZED of a few highlights, including the 23% buyer’s premium: Lot 40. Andy Warhol broken canvas, “Abstraction – Gift to Jon Gould” sculpture: $369,000; Lot 44. Andy Warhol, ‘NY Post’ crumpled sculpture: $43,050; Lot 48. Andy Warhol charcoal drawing, “Body Builder”: $43,050 and Lot 52. Andy Warhol stitched photo collage “Jon Gould”: $61,500 plus so much more.… | |||
| 182. Lisa Kroese, Estate Mama | 07 Dec 2015 | 00:32:54 | |
An interesting interview with Lisa Kroese, who was looking to keep herself busy in a new location. A great story of how an estate sale business was born and growing. Lisa helps out with her ideas through books and more. Check out her website expertestates.com and her helpful blog/website: estatefusion.com… | |||
| 181. Boston MFA, Unfinished Stories Exhibition | 26 Jul 2015 | 00:16:16 | |
Curator Karen E. Haas discusses how Peter J. Cohen has amassed a collection of some 50,000 vernacular photographs. He recently gave more than 1,000 of them to the Museum of Fine Arts. On display are roughly 300 for “Unfinished Stories: Snapshots From the Peter J. Cohen Collection.” The photographs, most of which are in black and white, span the first three-quarters of the last century. The show runs through Feb. 21, 2016. … | |||
| 180. Auctionata $3.7 Million Clock | 13 Jul 2015 | 00:14:37 | |
Former podcast host, Phyllis Kao joins us with Dr Arne Sildatke from Auctionata’s Berlin headquarters and discuss the recent sale of a late 18th century Chinese automaton clock that sold for a record $3.7 million, and further talk about Auctionata’s unique way of running auctions.… | |||
| 179. Johanna McBrien | 16 Jun 2015 | 00:27:46 | |
Interview with Editor-in-Chief of Antiques & Fine Art Magazine: www.afamag.com, Johanna McBrien talks about her amazing academic and professional background as well as InCollect.com, Johanna is a boots on the ground researcher and lover of fine Period American furniture, she further discusses the importance of the arts and connection through history.… | |||
| 178. Gary Sohmers, King of Pop Culture | 28 May 2015 | 00:14:13 | |
Aloha, it is a fun interview with the ‘psychic appraiser’ and king of Pop Culture, Gary Sohmers. He knows the value of 100,000 useless objects and is nationally recognized expert in the world of collectibles. Listen in as he talks about his beginnings, and how the business has changed and much more. Check out his radio show Tuesdays 10-11:00 AM EST and North East Comic Con.… | |||
| 177. Gabe Ficht, Antiques Dealer | 02 May 2015 | 00:11:27 | |
Oh to be 18 years old, and an antiques dealer! Gabe tells what it’s like to be one of the few out there, he has been buying and selling for four years, and has a nice space in an active antique shop. You can email Gabe at: fichtgabe32@yahoo.com… | |||
| 176. James Tumblin, Gone with the Wind Collection | 05 Apr 2015 | 00:24:15 | |
Guest James Tumblin talks about his Gone with the Wind collection coming up at Heritage Auction on April 18 & 19, how he got started collecting his now 300,000 Gone with the Wind objects of memorabilia as well his experience and friendship with Marilyn Monroe. Follow up with auction results here. Dress sells for $137,000!… | |||
| 174. Ken Beach, Vacuum Cleaner History | 04 Mar 2015 | 00:15:19 | |
A show on vacuum cleaner history recorded at the Home & Garden Show in Costa Mesa, California with an old school salesman, Ken Beach. An unusual topic, with an entertaining guest.… | |||
| 173. The Rescued Film Project | 08 Feb 2015 | 00:29:12 | |
Guest Levi Bettweiser talks about The Rescued Film Project, found film from locations all over the world, in the form of undeveloped rolls of film, which are developed and scanned to a digital archive, check out this video of 31 discovered WWII rolls seen for the first time.… | |||
| 172. Paul Revere’s Time Capsule Opening | 10 Jan 2015 | 00:43:11 | |
Our most exciting historic podcast, on location at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts for the Reveal Ceremony of the famed Paul Revere, Samuel Adams Time Capsule! Plus, a phone interview with the woman who opened the box, Pam Hatchfield who is Head of Objects Conservation at the MFA. Pam is also president of the American Institute for Conservation. … | |||
| 171. Gary Sullivan | 30 Dec 2014 | 00:28:50 | |
Gary Sullivan talks about transitioning from oak furniture in the 1970s to fine American period furniture and clocks. His path has led him to the Antiques Roadshow and more recently to the White House to document an American musical tall case clock made by Effingham Embree. For information on clocks and more, check out: garysullivanantiques.com… | |||
| 170. Paul Brown | 09 Dec 2014 | 00:22:41 | |
Former Auction King, Paul Brown comes back on the show to talk about his new upcoming pilot, Endless Yard Sale on Scripps Network, HGTV. Check out Paul’s auctions at Gallery 63… | |||
| 169. Lost Archive of Marilyn Monroe | 23 Nov 2014 | 00:24:58 | |
Martin Nolan, executive director of Julien’s Auctions talks to us from London to share the details of Marilyn Monroe’s lost archive. Found are 200 lots of Marilyn’s personal effects that were found at her home upon her death and have only resurfaced recently. The auction takes place on December 6, 2014. Auction information and highlights. Read the blog by Martin Willis, written in 2012. Sales Results: Marilyn Monroe Overcoat sold for $176,400 | |||
| 168. Andrew Truman, Toys, Dolls & Advertising | 18 Nov 2014 | 00:10:39 | |
James D. Julia’s Toys, Dolls & Advertising department head, Andrew Truman talks about collecting, past auctions and a record breaking auction that took place on November 7th, 2014. Check out auction results here.… | |||
| 167. Winslow Homer’s Studio | 06 Nov 2014 | 00:24:58 | |
An interview with Portland Museum of Art Director, Mark Bessire at Winslow Homer’s Studio, Prout’s Neck, Maine. Mark discusses the life that shaped Homer into the artist he became, his work and his time as America’s top studio painter on the Maine Coast. winslow homer images… | |||
| 166. Rebekah Kaufman, Steiff | 24 Oct 2014 | 00:20:45 | |
Rebekah Kaufman comes on the show again to talk about recent finds, and collecting Steiff other than the popular Teddy Bear and much more. Check out the accompanying VIDEO, a moving tale on what started three generations of collecting. Rebekah’s Steiff Blog.… | |||
| 165. Anthony Moore, Art Conservation | 10 Sep 2014 | 00:27:07 | |
Martin visits York, Maine and speaks with longtime painting conservator, Anthony Moore on the importance of professional conservation. Anthony further discusses some techniques, as well as tells some interesting stories. anthonymooreconservation.com… | |||
| 164. Ryan Servant, Brimfield Antiques App | 23 Aug 2014 | 00:24:52 | |
A chat with app developer, Ryan Servant, who offers the Brimfield Flea Finder free to the antique show attendees, listen in to all the brilliant benefits of use, including finding pieces, the facilities/food and more.… | |||
| 163. Emily Susanin | 08 Aug 2014 | 00:23:07 | |
Emily Susanin of Susanin’s Auctioneers & Appraisers joins us for insight on the Chicago auction world, her involvement in the company. She further discusses the fun one can have while dealing with interesting people and pieces as well as educating one’s self in the trade.… | |||
| 162. Walt Kolenda | 26 Jul 2014 | 00:24:16 | |
Martin and Walt Kolenda discuss how antiques are green, and give advice for the collector just starting out, plus throw out a few stories and tips. Check out Walt’s website.… | |||
| 161. Round-Robin at Randolph Street Antiques Market | 30 Jun 2014 | 00:46:53 | |
An annual round-robin, at the festive Randolph Street Market, with promoter Sally Schwartz, Nena Ivon, Harry Rinker, Susan Klein Bagdade, Al Bagdade, and Danielle Arnet, Addressing several topics in the world of collecting in 2014.… | |||
| 160. Brother Arnold, Shaker | 17 Jun 2014 | 00:31:13 | |
We are honored to host one of the three surviving Shakers, Brother Arnold which was recorded live at the Sabbathday Lake Village. Brother Arnold discusses the history of the Shakers, the way of life and the objects they crafted which are treasured by collectors from coast to coast. Check the Calendar of Events.… | |||
| 159. Michael Jefferson, 20th c. Carpets | 27 May 2014 | 00:25:37 | |
Michael Jefferson of Wright Auctions dives into a new auction paradigm, 20th century carpets. Listen in as he explains how important what you are walking on can be, and how it can tie a collection together. Check out the auction and images here. … | |||
| 158. A $10 Million Gold Hoard/Treasure Found! | 07 Mar 2014 | 00:22:04 | |
An exciting interview with Kagins Inc., Donald Kagin, PhD & David McCarthy who are handling a once in a century find, The Saddle Ridge Hoard, $10 million worth of rare gold coins, buried sometime in the late 1800s and recently discovered when a couple was out walking their dog on their own property in Marin County! Listen in for behind the scenes of this unprecedented event and how it will unfold. Click here for an interview transcription with the anonymous couple, plus images.… | |||
| 156. Richard Wright on Harry Bertoia | 21 Feb 2014 | 00:25:52 | |
Speaking with Richard Wright of Wright20 about his new NYC location hosting the Harry Bertoia Exhibition, he further discuses the life and works of Bertoia from his famous diamond chairs to installations and highly regarded sounding sculptures.… | |||
| 155. Mary Miley Theobald, Stuff After Death | 21 Jan 2014 | 00:28:23 | |
An interview with historian and author Mary Miley Theobald, on a ‘what to do’ book on when you are faced with in inherited household, ‘ How to identify, value and dispose of inherited stuff.’ Check out her book. Her website is: marymileytheobald.com… | |||
| 154. Jeffrey Herman, Silver Care | 05 Jan 2014 | 00:44:20 | |
Jeffrey Herman passionately discusses how to care for silver, plus freely gives many other tips for the collector or buyer. His comprehensive website has all the advice you may ever need: www.hermansilver.com/silver care… | |||
| 153. Michael Lauck, Collecting Magic | 12 Dec 2013 | 00:34:12 | |
Michael Lauck discusses the history of magicians, including women in the field, Houdini, collecting ephemera, posters props and more. A fascinating interview by a specialist that really knows his topic. Check out a blog Michael wrote for the forum and also: iTricks.com… | |||
| 152. Dylan Shrub | 25 Nov 2013 | 00:29:33 | |
27 year-old Dylan Shub in Jerusalem of The Gryphon’s Nest explains the antique business there as well as what it was like starting as a toddler in the business. He later discusses the social media aspect of the antiques dealing and where that is headed with the “Virtual Generation”.… | |||
| 151. The Legends Auction | 15 Nov 2013 | 00:42:09 | |
Martin talks to Dan Meader at John McInnis Auctions about the past record breaking David Powers Auction of JFK’s affects and the monumental upcoming Legends Auction, JFK, Peter Lawford, Ernest Hemingway, Marilyn Monroe and more. Listen to Dan’s enthusiasm as he explains behind the scenes and the contents of the auction that will shake the world of collectors! View auction supplement here.… | |||
| 150. Daniel Finamore, Peabody Essex Museum | 08 Nov 2013 | 00:32:57 | |
Join curator Daniel Finamore, PhD, Russell W. Knight Curator of Maritime Art and History as he discusses the “Impressionists on the Water” exhibition at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts that runs from November 9th through February 17th, 2014 … | |||
| 149. Behind the Scenes, An Auction of a Lifetime | 25 Oct 2013 | 00:33:17 | |
A lecture by Martin Willis in Amesbury, MA discussing behind the scenes of the auction of the signer of the Declaration, Josiah Bartlett which was a career highlight held in 1989. Check out the news story video.… | |||
| 147. Maureen Stanton | 04 Oct 2013 | 00:43:11 | |
A great interview with Maureen Stanton, author of: Killer Stuff and Tons of Money, listen in for the behind the scenes look, the way it really is in the world of the antiques marketplace. This podcast host recommends this book for anyone that wants to know what it is really like out there.… | |||
| 146. Elaine Miller, Glass & Ceramic Restoration | 27 Sep 2013 | 00:27:30 | |
A fascinating interview with noted glass and ceramic conservator, Elaine Miller. Listen in as she discusses the art of restoration/repair and her passion for putting the puzzles back together as well as maintaining the integrity of fine objects. Visit: Fairmont Studios… | |||