Antique Auction Forum

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.

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.

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

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 a work by the Old Master himself and be worth over a purported $100 million! Check out: martinjkemp.com  

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 and talk again next year. Check out his Facebook page   and website.

Stopping along busy US1 in Wells, Maine, Martin has a conversation with gallery owner ,Corey Daniels and gallery director/artist, Miles Spadone. Cory discusses his transitions from 18th century period furniture, to today's contemporary art which he displays in a beautiful setting. Check out: coreydanielsgallery.com   check out their busy Facebook page as well.

An interview at the Colby College Museum of Art with: Elizabeth Finch, Lunder Curator of American Art; Hannah Blunt, Langlais Curator for Special Projects and Lauren Lessing, Mirken Curator of Education as they all discuss the Lunder Collection and exhibition. At over $100 million, the largest and most significant gift of art to any institution of higher learning ever. Visit the Website and ‘Like'...

On location! After a tour of Monticello, Martin talks with Susan Stein , Richard Gilder Senior Curator & Vice President for Museum Programs about Thomas Jefferson, the man and his amazing mountain top home that he called Monticello.   Be sure to ‘Like' on Facebook!

A fascinating discussion with Dean Lahikainen , Peabody Essex Museum ‘s Carolyn and Peter Lynch Curator of American Decorative Art about an upcoming exhibition,  Fabergé Revealed from the collection of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts that will be on view at PEM from June 22 until September 29, 2013. Also discussed is, The House of Fabergé and the people who sought the treasured works. Visit:  htt...

Keri Seery speaks about social media, and the symbiotic relationship it can have in the marketing of antiques. Check out Keri's Facebook Page.

Margaret Zoladkowski is a recent UNH graduate with a history degree, who is pursuing a career in the antiques and auction industry. She currently interns at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, and has knowledge as well as a passion for early textiles. She discusses the quirks of Victorian mourning clothing etiquette and fashion arts of the past.

Recorded live in Chicago, a special Round-Robin format podcast celebration of the 10th Anniversary of Randolph Street Market , with co-founder Sally Schwartz , Kathy Finley , Nena Ivon , Harry Rinker , Susan Klein Bagdade , Al Bagdade , Greg Willett, Danielle Arnet , and former podcast co-host Phyllis Kao . A celebration of the anniversary as well as a discussion on the antiques market place makes...

Martin joins Cari Cucksey of HGTV's Cash & Cari for a fun sit-down at the Brimfield Antique show. Check out: http://www.repurposeshop.com

Repeat guest, Richard Wright, of Wright in Chicago talks about fine 20th c. Italian, Murano glass such as Venini & Barovier. Check out the important collection at auction on June 8th, 2013.

Martin speaks with luthier, Kevin McElroy of Frost Gully Violins in Freeport, Maine about what makes antique violins special, and what to look for in a fine instrument. Visit: frostgullyviolins.com

Martin chats with Lee Kalfon about what is going on in the antique world and the opinions of Generation Y. They talk about why younger people may have lost some interest in antiques. They discuss vintage and repurposing as well as steampunk movements.

PBS Antiques Roadshow Appraiser, Director of Asian Arts, for James D. Julia Auctioneers , James Callahan talks about the Asian Art Market and much more.

Repeat guest Paul Brown of Discovery Channel's Auction Kings , and Gallery 63 of Atlanta comes back on to talk about recent happenings, Season IV and auctions in general.

An informational conversation with Adrien von Ferscht, of Glasgow, Scotland on the subject of antique Chinese Export Silver. Adrien is a pure academic researcher and provides an astounding amount of resources on his blog: chinese-export-silver.com   His catalog of marks, 1785-1940 is available here , with a new edition soon to be published.