Auction Waves

A day of discoveries, from a world of wonders; that's Day Three of our Autumn Majestic Auction! In this edition of Auction Waves, Elizabeth McLeod explores that world with you, from the beauty of rare art and objects from Asia, to the fascination of nautical art and antiques, to the pieces that bring history to life. Unique works, unique visions, all make up the wonderful world of Day Three o...

Autumn means the Majestic Outdoors, and that's exactly what we explore as Elizabeth McLeod takes you on a tour of Day Two of our Autumn Majestic Auction. Discover a fascinating collection of spectacular wildlife prints, and join our firearms specialist, Zeb Casperson, for a close-up look at two unusual sporting arms offered to bidders on the second day of our upcoming feature auction! Explore...

Presenting a wide-ranging collection from a man of wide-ranging interests. Elizabeth McLeod introduces you to unique objects from the Estate of Nicholas Mitropoulos, as featured in Day One of our Autumn Majestic Auction! Explore the collection here. Kaja Veilleux ME AUC902

As summer segues lightly into fall, Elizabeth McLeod takes one last fond look at all the excitement and surprises of our Summer Grandeur Auction in this engaging review of some of the rarest, most interesting, and most valuable lots to come to our podium.

Kaja Veilleux explains the intricate artistry of a Victorian marquetry parlor table, and Elizabeth McLeod explores the glowing beauty of a Tiffany lamp, the rugged power of a Fitzgerald watercolor, and the fascinating career of Leo Villareal in this preview of Summer Grandeur's third big day! View the entire auction catalog for Day 3 of Summer Grandeur HERE !

Powerful works of fine art that span the globe, unique collectibles, rare antiques, and historic artifacts of New England's proud maritime heritage all take the spotlight as Elizabeth McLeod presents a guided tour of the second day of our Summer Grandeur Auction!

Elizabeth McLeod and our staff firearms expert, Zeb Casperson, examine an awe-inspiring pair of bespoke James Purdey & Sons shotguns as the highlight of this walk-through of the Day One catalog for our Summer Grandeur Auction!

Fresh and bright as a summer morning, Elizabeth McLeod and Thomaston Place Auction Galleries jewelry specialist Sylvia Li explore our Summer Jewelry Auction. From the cooling gleam of fine Taxco silver, to the operatic history of the Figaro necklace to the deep sparkles of opals, it's a treasure chest of summertime jewelry ideas.

The enduring legacy of historic works of art, the forever beauty of classic jewelry, all the wonders and the whimsies of our Summer Splendor Auction are captured for you by Elizabeth McLeod in her guided tour of bidding highlights!

From fine art to treasures from around the world, from unusual autos to a breathtaking selection of jewelry, Elizabeth McLeod brings you catalog highlights of Day 3 of our Summer Splendor Auction, with commentary by jewelry specialist Sylvia Li and our founder and auctioneer, Kaja Veilleux. And don't miss our new video version, available at the Thomaston Place Auction Galleries YouTube Channe...

Adventures in art await with Elizabeth McLeod as your docent, guiding you through artistic highlights both fine and folk from the second day of our Summer Splendor Auction. Our auctioneer and founder Kaja Veilleux shares his appreciation for the works of Gilbert Stuart and Robert S. Duncanson, and takes an up-close look at a remarkable hand-made wooden clock from 19th Century Maine, and an extraor...

Soldier, administrator, and distant relative of Winston Churchill? That's General Sylvester Churchill, and in this edition of Auction Waves, you'll hear his story as Elizabeth McLeod takes you on a walking tour of Day One of our Summer Splendor Auction, featuring several items of Gen. Churchill's personally-owned memorabilia, including the impressive presentation sword he received i...

When is a knife more than a knife? Outdoor expert Zeb Casperson knows, and he tells all when he discusses fine outdoor knives from Thomaston Place Auction Galleries’ North American Collection Auction in the latest edition of Auction Waves. Learn the origin, the significance, and the many practical uses of the traditional Inuit ulu knife, and discover the work of Chuck Bowen, Alaska's legendar...

Host Elizabeth McLeod discusses the unique features and histories of Native silver and turquoise with seasoned gem-trader and silversmith Laura Anderson.

Sylvia Li joins host Elizabeth McLeod to review unusual and spectacular pieces in the April 24th sale, with particular emphasis on an impressive assortment of Victoriana, including an unusual "poison ring" with a hidden compartment for your favorite keepsakes.

Elizabeth McLeod continues her conversation with founder and auctioneer Kaja Veilleux, as they review the important services the house provides after the auction is finished.

Thomaston Place Auction Galleries founder and auctioneer Kaja Veilleux joins host Elizabeth McLeod to demystify the process of auction consignment.

Get to know a fresh new voice behind the auction podium as Elizabeth McLeod introduces you to Connor Johnson, now rising to the challenges of this exciting career under the tutelage of master auctioneer Kaja Veilleux.

Winter may be on the way out, but the excitement of Winter Enchantment 2026 lingers on! Elizabeth McLeod reviews the highlights of our latest three-day feature sale. From Louis Vuitton to the lost lore of alchemy, it was an auction to remember!

Host Elizabeth McLeod chats with Thomaston Place Auction Galleries' jewelry specialist Sylvia Li about current and upcoming jewelry trends, and where you can find these styles in our upcoming Winter Enchantment 2026 auction catalog. Explore the jewelry featured on Day 3 of Winter Enchantment 2026

All great achievements require time, and so do great auctions! Join Elizabeth McLeod and Darrin Guitreau, Thomaston Place Auction Galleries' horological specialist, for a talk on the romance of fine wristwatches and detailed reviews of Darrin's top three timepieces in our upcoming Winter Enchantment Auction.

No need to drop in a nickel as you learn the colorful history of a 20th Century American institution! Elizabeth McLeod welcomes prominent jukebox collector and historian Ed Liss for a swinging discussion of the rise of these flashing mechanical marvels, and of the Rock-Ola company and the engineering genius behind it — with a special focus on the Rock-Ola Magic Glo Model 1422 appearing as Lot 3014...

The future isn't just coming – it's here! Join Elizabeth McLeod for a wide ranging conversation with Michael Clawson of International Artist Publishing and the American Arts Collective Podcast, as they explore art market trends for 2026, the influence of technology on the auction world, and the challenges posed by the rise of Artificial Intelligence. Michael Clawson is dedicated to eleva...

Megan Pinette of the Belfast Historical Society & Museum sits down with Elizabeth McLeod for a closer look at a fascinating lot featured in our upcoming Winter Enchantment Auction : an impressive scrimshawed powder horn bearing an image of the Belfast-built three-masted sailing vessel Ivanhoe, and the family record of this storied vessel's captain!  Additional auction highlights include a...

In this special year-end edition Elizabeth McLeod recaps the highlights of each of the ten auctions conducted at Thomaston Place Auction Galleries over the year past, and looks ahead to the coming 2026 auction season! From rare coins to classic cars, and fine timepieces to landmark works of fine art, historic Americana, and headline-making estates—including  Brooke Astor , Sally Jessy Raphael , an...