Antique Auction Forum

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.…

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.…

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…

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/…

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/…

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 …

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…

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, …

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: https://www.ragoarts.com/ https://www.wright20.com/ Show …

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.…

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 …

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 …

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, …

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, …

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. …

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: …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.…

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 …

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 …

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 …

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…

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 …

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.…

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 …

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. …

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…

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.…

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 …

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.…

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.…

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 …

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…

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.…

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 …

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 …

Pamela Wiggins grew up in the antiques business and later became a journalist and joined her two worlds together writing about the subject as well as encouraging the family hobby of antiques interest. Click here for info.…

Martin Kemp discusses where science meets art to uncover the La Bella Principessa, a Leonardo Da Vinci that was nearly unattributed and lost through time. Listen in to hear how a $21,000 German 19th century portrait can turn into …

Martin has a delightful conversation with 8-year-old Connor McCrory, who is a prodigy picker. Having a passion for collecting and gaining knowledge at such an early age, the antique world is his oyster. We will keep an eye on him …