Podcast Archives – Page 22 – The Antique Auction Forum Podcast & Blog

70. Robin Starr, Skinner Inc.

February 25, 2011March 3, 2011martin

Martin welcomes a new co-host, Thelema Dietler. She and Martin speak with Robin S. R. Starr, Director of American & European Paintings & Prints at Skinner Auction House. Listen as they discuss Skinner’s growth and successes, including the sale of a $5.5 million Fitz Hugh (Henry) Lane painting. They talk further about other incredible finds and the current state of the antique auction world.

Skinner is one of the world’s most exclusive auction houses with gallery locations in Marlborough and Boston, Massachusetts. Visit Skinner Auction House for Antiques and Fine Art online.

69. Ruth Rhoten on Silver

February 18, 2011March 10, 2011martin

restore_st — Click image for details of restoration; before and after of the Fire Trumpet

Martin visits artisan Ruth Rhoten, silversmith, goldsmith & artist at her studio. They talk about her wonderful silver making as well as her antique silver conservation work for dealers and collectors nationwide. (we apologize for the background noise of heavy rain)

Ruth’s website: Here.

Our video at the studio: Here.

68. Pixar’s Dice Tsutsumi

February 11, 2011March 12, 2011martin

Martin drops in at Pixar Animation Studio and talks with artist Dice (Daisuke) Tsutsumi about his journey as an artist and what brought him to Pixar. Dice talks about what it was like as the art director behind the scenes of creating Toy Story 3 and his love of painting.

Artists Help Japan – Earthquake & Tsunami 2011 Visit the website to donate here.

67. Russ Goldberger Antique Dealer

February 4, 2011February 9, 2011martin

JohnsonAW07_06 — Click the ducks to visit RJG Antiques.

Martin interviews Russ Goldberger about his road to success and how he has utilized the power of the internet to promote antiques. Listen in as they talk about decoys, folk art, objects with original painted surfaces and how to market them in today’s business climate.

66. LA Modern’s Peter Loughrey

January 28, 2011February 14, 2011martin

Martin interviews Peter Loughrey, Founder & Director of Los Angeles Modern Auctions. Listen in as they talk about the spectacular Max Palevsky Interior to be offered in March with several custom pieces by Ettore Sottsass. They also talk about several facets of the collecting hobby of Mid-century Modern, and Contemporary Design.

Click here for LA Modern Auctions. Click here for our podcast with Mid-Century Modern dealer Dave Shaw.

65. Abraham Lincoln Scholar Harold Holzer

January 21, 2011January 21, 2011martin

Martin interviews the leading authority on Abraham Lincoln, historian Harold Holzer. Listen in as they talk about Lincoln’s life and struggles through the Civil War.

Click here for Martin’s blog on Abraham Lincoln’s writings.