186. Jim “Griff” Griffith, eBay Today

186. Jim “Griff” Griffith, eBay Today

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A delightful conversation with Jim “Griff'” Griffith on eBay today, trends, added enhancements and the changes that social media bring to the platform. Starting with one person in a condo in 1995, growing to a global market of buyers and sellers worldwide with over 1 billion items offered at any given time.

eBay’s Dean of Education, Griff is an eBay seller coach, instructor, mentor and advocate with the eBay North America Marketplaces Team. In addition, he’s the author of The Official eBay Bible, the authoritative eBay guide for the beginning bidder, seller, and professional entrepreneur as well as host of eBay Radio. For more information, join our eBay Radio Group: http://www.ebayradio.com

185. Dr. Anne Laure Bandle

185. Dr. Anne Laure Bandle

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Anne Laure Bandle joins us from Geneva and discusses the fascinating topic of her 2016 book: The Sale of Misattributed Artworks and Antiques at Auction  Some amazing cases of sleepers, jackpots and the legality of it all. Dr. Anne Laure Bandle is an attorney-at-law at the lawfim Borel & Barbey in Geneva where she advises clients in matters related to works of art, copyright, contracts, estate planning, foundations and trusts.  Anne Laure Bandle website: https://www.artsandlaw.ch/

‘MY CHILDREN DO NOT WANT IT’: REASONS WHY THE YOUNG ARE NOT INTO ANTIQUES

‘MY CHILDREN DO NOT WANT IT’: REASONS WHY THE YOUNG ARE NOT INTO ANTIQUES

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A phrase that I hear on a weekly basis, when appraising antiques, is troubling: “My children (or grandchildren),” I am told, “want nothing to do with my antiques.” When I was growing up, there were all sorts of people my age enjoying and appreciating antiques, and many of them were planning on getting into the antique business, one way or another.

Now, I want to note, that not all young people have this attitude; it’s just the majority who do. There are still some young people getting into the business, just far fewer. There is a difference between someone working in the business and someone in the business with a passion for it. When my path crosses with those people, I take a moment to talk with them, and I’m also willing to share what I know. When one of these people ask me for advice on what to specialize in, I tell them to figure out what they love, and find out everything they can about it. If they still love it, then that is a good choice.

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184. Martin Kemp on da Vinci’s, Salvator Mundi

184. Martin Kemp on da Vinci’s, Salvator Mundi

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Live Streamed on YouTube, One of the world’s leading Leonardo experts, Martin Kemp, who helped authenticate the $450 million Salvator Mundi talks about what it was like behind the scenes exploring the authenticity, the depth of the work, emotional quality and more. He later discusses the ongoing speculation of the buyer, (the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia?) where it may end up (possibly the Louvre Abu Dhabi) as well as other aspects of Leonardo’s work. Read more →

183. Andy Warhol Attic Find!

183. Andy Warhol Attic Find!

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It has been awhile, glad to be back! Martin talks live streaming with Dan Meader at John McInnis Auctioneers in Amesbury, MA. about a hidden and unknown Andy Warhol work find in a New England family attic. “I’m trudging along, it’s 150 degrees in the attic, I’m on my hands and knees going through this box that was just stuff, I can see this bubble wrap in this box that’s falling apart. … I flipped it over and I see the inscription on the back and I started shaking.” Source Auction results will be posted.

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