Auction Waves

Thomaston Place Auction Galleries

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"Auction Waves" takes you beyond the auction catalog for an up-close look at the antique and the classic, the rare and the beautiful, the eclectic and the unique. Host Elizabeth McLeod brings you enlightening and entertaining conversations with experts and authorities from the worlds of art, history, culture, style, and technology to bring you the inside story on distinctive items from our galleries.

5D AGO

Consignment: The Inside Story

Thomaston Place Auction Galleries founder and auctioneer Kaja Veilleux joins host Elizabeth McLeod to demystify the process of auction consignment.

15 min
MAR 16

The Auctioneer's Apprentice

Get to know a fresh new voice behind the auction podium as Elizabeth McLeod introduces you to Connor Johnson, now rising to the challenges of this exciting career under the tutelage of master auctioneer Kaja Veilleux.

15 min
MAR 5

Enchanted, Revisited

Winter may be on the way out, but the excitement of Winter Enchantment 2026 lingers on! Elizabeth McLeod reviews the highlights of our latest three-day feature sale. From Louis Vuitton to the lost lore of alchemy, it was an auction to remember!

14 min
FEB 14

What's Hot in Jewelry with Special Guest Sylvia Li

Host Elizabeth McLeod chats with Thomaston Place Auction Galleries' jewelry specialist Sylvia Li about current and upcoming jewelry trends, and where you can find these styles in our upcoming Winter Enchantment 2026 auction catalog. Explore the jewelry featured on Day 3 of Winter Enchantment 2026

15 min
FEB 10

Our Time is Your Time with Special Guest Darrin Guitreau

All great achievements require time, and so do great auctions! Join Elizabeth McLeod and Darrin Guitreau, Thomaston Place Auction Galleries' horological specialist, for a talk on the romance of fine wristwatches and detailed reviews of Darrin's top three timepieces in our upcoming Winter Enchantment Auction.

15 min
FEB 4

The Jukebox Experience with Ed Liss

No need to drop in a nickel as you learn the colorful history of a 20th Century American institution! Elizabeth McLeod welcomes prominent jukebox collector and historian Ed Liss for a swinging discussion of the rise of these flashing mechanical marvels, and of the Rock-Ola company and the engineering genius behind it — with a special focus on the Rock-Ola Magic Glo Model 1422 appearing as Lot 3014 in our Winter Enchantment Auction! Ed Liss has been a music historian and a jukebox collector/restorer for 43 years. A New York City native, Ed was drawn to all types of music as a child and in his adult years he was able to associate with famous professional musicians who played with Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Paul McCartney, The New Orleans Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Harry Connick, Jr., Nelson Riddle, and a host of others. He has restored 19 vintage jukeboxes dating from 1936 to 1979. Each machine plays the precise music of its era and is 100% authentic. Ed is a retired IT CEO who spent 46 years developing on-line systems using proprietary Artificial Intelligence software used by Fortune 100 companies. Ed has 2 MBA's from Baruch College. Collectors wishing to participate in the auction are encouraged to make arrangements in advance, as in-person registration and phone bidding are strictly limited. To register or to place a phone or absentee bid, please telephone us at 207-354-8141, or submit a Phone/Absentee Bid Form. Make this American icon yours — bid on the Rock-Ola Magic Glo Model 1422!

15 min
JAN 27

Looking Ahead with Michael Clawson

The future isn't just coming – it's here! Join Elizabeth McLeod for a wide ranging conversation with Michael Clawson of International Artist Publishing and the American Arts Collective Podcast, as they explore art market trends for 2026, the influence of technology on the auction world, and the challenges posed by the rise of Artificial Intelligence. Michael Clawson is dedicated to elevating artists and fostering meaningful dialogue across the global arts community. In this episode, he brings that perspective to a timely conversation with Thomaston Place Auction Galleries on the evolving dynamics of value, visibility, and innovation in the arts. For more insight and continued conversations shaping today’s cultural landscape, explore International Artist Publishing and listen to the American Arts Collective Podcast.

21 min
JAN 16

Around The Horn of History: Investigating A Matchless Maritime Relic

Megan Pinette of the Belfast Historical Society & Museum sits down with Elizabeth McLeod for a closer look at a fascinating lot featured in our upcoming Winter Enchantment Auction: an impressive scrimshawed powder horn bearing an image of the Belfast-built three-masted sailing vessel Ivanhoe, and the family record of this storied vessel's captain! Additional auction highlights include an exceptionally large and important assemblage of scrimshaw and other notable works within the Marine and Nautical Collection. Together, these offerings present a rare opportunity—anchored by this distinguished powder horn—and underscore Thomaston Place’s long-standing role as trusted stewards of significant Maine maritime relics, as well as its position as a national and international platform for museum-quality material newly entering the market. The entire Nautical Collection tells a richly layered maritime story, reaffirming the gallery’s commitment to preserving, presenting, and placing important Maine material on the global stage. Read more about this outstanding maritime scrimshawed powder horn and Carving a Captain’s Life—A Unique Family Record of a Maine Seaman Comes to Auction. About Megan S. Pinette Megan, who is originally from New York City, is a graduate of the Hartford Art School, University of Hartford, graduating with a B. F. A. in 1975. She moved with her husband, Dennis, to Belfast in 1983. Here they established a custom picture framing business and were both involved with the burgeoning art gallery scene in both Belfast and Rockland through the 1980s and 90s. She is currently President of the Belfast Historical Society and Museum and serves as curator of the Belfast Museum. She has been active with the historical society for the past twenty years and worked on such projects as “The Museum in the Streets” — the thirty interpretive panels set along the waterfront, downtown and residential streets, the two architectural and history walking tours, creation of exhibits at the museum, and coordinator of historical society programs held at the Belfast Free Library. Bid on History Don’t miss your chance to own this outstanding work, plus an extraordinary presentation of scrimshaw during our Winter Enchantment Auction on February 21st, 2026, beginning at 11:00 AM EST. Phone bidding and in-person registration are limited—secure your spot by calling 207-354-8141 or submitting a Phone/Absentee Bid Form. For bidding information, visit our How to Bid page, or contact us with any questions or inquiries. To gain early access and for information on other highlights, call 207-354-8141 to connect with us directly. Subscribe to stay informed on future announcements and the release of the full catalog.

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"Auction Waves" takes you beyond the auction catalog for an up-close look at the antique and the classic, the rare and the beautiful, the eclectic and the unique. Host Elizabeth McLeod brings you enlightening and entertaining conversations with experts and authorities from the worlds of art, history, culture, style, and technology to bring you the inside story on distinctive items from our galleries.

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Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

28
Rating

Clean
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