149. Behind the Scenes, An Auction of a Lifetime

149. Behind the Scenes, An Auction of a Lifetime

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.

147. Maureen Stanton

147. Maureen Stanton

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.

146. Elaine Miller, Glass & Ceramic Restoration

146. Elaine Miller, Glass & Ceramic Restoration

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.

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144. Martin Kemp, Discovering a Da Vinci

144. Martin Kemp, Discovering a Da Vinci

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

 

143. Connor McCrory, The Youngest Picker

143. Connor McCrory, The Youngest Picker

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.