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Martin stops in Lambertville, NJ to talk with David Rago about his June 16th & 17th Auction. They further discuss the Arts & Crafts movement and David gets into a very informative discussion about a passion of his ~ American Art Pottery.
Visit: ragoarts.com
I was recently inspired to write this because of podcast number 107. with guest Leigh Keno. Leigh made a remark that the younger crowd is influenced by the simple
functionality of the iPhone and similar Apple products. This got me thinking and I pondered if Apple decided to come out with a furniture line, then we (in the antique world), would have to eventually adapt to handling iChairs, iSofas, iLoungers and iDining sets… Ay yi, yi.
I too like simplicity and functionality, but when I think on those lines, my mind drifts immediately to Shaker furniture. It is most likely because I am self-brainwashed into loving just antiques. When I really open my eyes and mind, I can see the attraction and a parallel of appeal. CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING
David Schorsch discusses his early age of collecting and learning. While most kids were reading comic books, this childhood antique prodigy coveted new issues of The Magazine Antiques. David gets into details on what makes something a special piece, whether formal, folk or country. He also talks about some of the finer pieces he has handled over the years. David, along with financial partner Eileen Smiles have beautiful selection available at their Woodbury Connecticut shop and are one of the select dealers at the New York Winter Antiques Show. Check out their website: americanantiqueart.com
Martin visits R. Jorgensen Antiques one of the finest family owned shops along the Northeast coast, located in Wells, Maine. This podcast is an interview with Ric Jorgensen about the company beginnings and what the current market is like, plus more. Visit www.rjorgensen.com
You have seen him and his bother Leslie hundreds of times on the PBS Antiques Roadshow, Leigh Keno and Martin discuss aspects of Keno Auctions, (est. in 2009), fine Period American furniture, and the effects of restorations of vintage autos to fine period furniture. They also talk about Modern Art, today’s hot trends and more. Check out: kenoauctions.com Also, check out Keno Bros line of furniture: kenobroscollection.com
The year is 2012, the Large Hadron Collider is trying to separate the tiniest of particles, the Kepler Mission is finding all kinds of planets in other solar systems, and the antique market is colliding with social media.
In my attempt to be an antique geek, I am now sitting in the VIP tent at the Brimfield Tweet up. It is nicely decorated and I dare say the fanciest tent on the grounds. I am looking around and realize I am the only male in the tent of around a dozen or so 20-30-something year old females. Most of which look like they are in the throws of writing something. It actually warms my heart to see young people typing away here at Brimfield. I mean who would have thunk? Even if they are not really interested in antiques, they are writing to what I would assume would be a young audience who may find out about this fun event.
My feet are tired and my brain hurts as I just walked what I would guess would be half the show. It is an upbeat event and I saw camera crews everywhere as they are filming PBS Market Wars. My search has been unsuccessful so far to find something that I can’t live without, but I will remain optimistic.