Antiques, Art, Vintage and Collectibles Blog and Research Information Forum
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
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.
