I hope you enjoyed podcast #92. Martin talks to Mike Overby of Coeur d’Alene Art Auction about their recent $16.8 million auction, and some of their strategies for success. They further discuss the state of the Western art market, what collectors may consider when buying (& selling) and much more. This is a very interesting view on this aspect of collecting and what changes when wealthy people decide to collect a genre of artworks. The competition is brutal, and things are not going to change anytime soon. Mike also cautions people who want to “invest in art” and makes some valid points about that.
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91. Gayle Soucek on Chicago
Martin talks to author Gayle Soucek about her book: “Marshall Fields: The Store that Helped Build Chicago” and the overall interesting history of the city. Listen in to hear if Mrs O’Leary’s cow had anything to do with the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 and much more.
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90. Rob Elowitch, Barridoff Galleries
Martin visits Rob Elowitch of Barridoff Galleries in Portland, Maine. They talk about Barridoff’s presence in the art auction world, past and upcoming highlights including the annual summer auction on August 5th, 2011. They also discuss Rob’s amazing wrestling career, and his movie “Canvasman” click here for a trailer of the independent film which encompasses both Rob Elowitch’s art life and Robbie Ellis’ wrestling world.
Click the image of the Maurice de Vlaminck still life to visit the Barridoff Galleries website.
89. Strawberry Banke – Part Two
Martin visits Strawberry Banke for Part Two with Chief Curator, Kimberly Alexander, they talk about this year’s exhibition: “Fitz John Porter – Civil War Hero or Coward?” Major General Fitz John Porter was a Civil War soldier, born in Portsmouth, NH. He was court marshaled after the second battle of Bull Run by disobeying orders that in fact would have annihilated his troops. It took sixteen years for exoneration. Listen in as Kimberly talks about the amazing story of finding the long lost sword of the officer and much more.
Click the image for the exhibition page on the Strawberry Banke website.
88. Strawberry Banke – Part One
Martin visits historic Strawberry Banke in Portsmouth, New Hampshire and chats with the Chief Curator, Kimberly Alexander. This riverside museum has 35 structures dating all the way back to 1695 (only two buildings were moved to the site). Kimberly is a wonderful guest with a passion for preserving history.
Click the image to visit the Strawberry Banke Museum website. “Come explore four centuries of American history in one of New Hampshire’s oldest waterfront neighborhoods.”