Antique Auction Forum

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.

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.

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 is: marymileytheobald.com

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 also: iTricks.com

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".

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.

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 For Images, Click Here

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.