Antique Auction Forum

Martin Willis
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Antique Auction Forum

Antique Auction Forum, A Free Audio Podcast Show Bringing you audio interviews focusing on the full range of collecting antiques, art, decorative art as well as auctions and the history of it all. We will be talking with Auctioneers, Antique Dealers, Appraisers, Artists, Experts and Specialists, Historians, Curators, Avid Collectors, Show Promoters and more. We hope to provide information touching on all segments of the industry. We hope you find us entertaining and informational.

  1. 12/07/2024

    201. Fire Buckets & The Borden Limner

    Martin grew up near historic Portsmouth, New Hampshire—a treasure trove of Colonial-era antiques and stories. In the 1980s, he uncovered a set of stunning fire buckets and portraits linked to local artist John S. Blunt. With help from his friend, historian Joe Copley, Martin pieced together their history, leading to a record-breaking $32,500 bid at auction. It’s a story about discovery, passion for history, and the thrill of bringing the past to life—dedicated to Joe, who helped preserve Portsmouth’s legacy. Post script: I forgot to mention, the red pigment on the back of the canvases, was a telltale of John S. Blunt’s work! John S. Blunt, Portsmouth (1798-1835) Related Blog With Images…

    17 min

  2. 09/06/2024

    200. Jake Sconyers | The Boston Molasses Disaster

    The 1919 Molasses Flood was a tragic and significant event in the history of Boston’s North End, reflecting the challenges of a rapidly changing city after World War I. In this episode, Jake Sconyers from the HUB History podcast delves into the disaster, examining the working-class Italian immigrant community it affected, the lasting impact on the neighborhood, and how the Great Molasses Flood has become a piece of Boston’s enduring mythology. BIO: Jake Sconyers is the founder and cohost of HUB History, a weekly podcast where we share our favorite stories from Boston’s history. Before starting the podcast, Jake founded and ran a walking tour company called Boston Strolls for a couple of seasons. More recently, he has been a lecturer at Cambridge Center for Adult Education, an organizer of History Camp Boston, and a volunteer docent at the Shirley-Eustis House.In addition to Jake’s obsession with Boston history, he takes the photographs that he shares here, and he enjoys running marathons, kayaking, gardening, making jam and jelly, brewing hard cider, and grilling and barbecuing tasty meats. At work, he helps physicians use their EHR. He is a volunteer with a dog rescue called Shultzs Guest House and he gives platelets …

    1h 1m

  3. 08/05/2024

    199. Martin Willis, My Life with Antiques

    First ever monologue discussing how I got into antiques, and the adventure along the way. From digging bottles, a 1964 garage sale, to my dad auctioning for the first time by replacing a drunken auctioneer. Let’s not forget a $300k rug fragment that came from the box lot of things that could not sell at a yard sale. This fragment was from the same home that we were all excited about the Paul Revere silver spoon & and lastly  a story that could have inspMrs Doubtfire! Email: auctionpodcast@me.com  …

    34 min

  4. 07/19/2024

    198. Former FBI Art Crime Recover Agent, Robert K. Wittman

    Robert K. Wittman had a remarkable career as an FBI agent for 20 years, from 1988 to 2008. Specializing in art theft and cultural property crime, Robert became the FBI’s go-to expert for these types of cases. His impressive work undercover led to the recovery of over $300 billion worth of stolen art and property across 20 different countries. His extensive undercover operations are detailed in his book, Priceless: How I Went Undercover to Rescue the World’s Stolen Treasures. He has fascinating stories. https://www.robertwittmaninc.com/ In 2008, after 20 years with the FBI, Robert Wittman retired from the Bureau and brought his expertise to the private sector. He sought to create a Security and Recovery Consulting firm that would draw on his unique investigative experience to protect its clients from losses related to theft, fraud or forgery. Since its inception, Robert Wittman Inc. has grown far beyond its original vision, providing protection and recovery services to more than 100 public and private collections worldwide. Robert Wittman Inc. continues to proudly serve a diverse portfolio of institutions, auction houses, collectors, galleries, insurance companies and Nations committed to protecting their cultural assets. Martin’s mentioning of the Declaration of Independence almost forgotten when Washington …

    1 hr

  5. 10/27/2021

    197. Dan Carlin (replay)

    2010 interview with HARDCORE HISTORY’S Dan Carlin, a fascinating guest who’s podcast still holds up after 11 years. Dan talks about prep for his shows, the predictable things that happen when you reflect on history and much more.…

    36 min

  6. 03/27/2021

    196. Art Guard Bill Anderson

    Founder of Art Guard, Bill Anderson discusses the art theft market, as well as Art Guard’s system which is dedicated to protecting anything that’s valuable and portable. A system that is always on, operating discreetly in the background, managed from anywhere on a mobile device.…

    28 min

  7. 02/08/2021

    195. Adam Zimmerman, New York Antiques Dealer

    Adam discusses the antiques business today in the New York City surroundings, an area of exodus, the merchandise available and how to handle things as a buyer and seller in a COVID restricted environment. Check out his website: Syl-Lee Antiques…

    24 min

  8. 11/19/2020

    194. Stephen Schofield on Coins & Stamps

    Martin Willis interviews longtime friend Stephen Schofield on coins and stamps, and how rare are rare coins? What about collecting stamps? What to do for more information about what dad or grandad may have stashed away. Who to trust and what the importance is of condition and care for these historic pieces passing through our lives. For images and info check out his auction website: http://www.centennialauctions.com/…

    53 min
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About

Antique Auction Forum, A Free Audio Podcast Show Bringing you audio interviews focusing on the full range of collecting antiques, art, decorative art as well as auctions and the history of it all. We will be talking with Auctioneers, Antique Dealers, Appraisers, Artists, Experts and Specialists, Historians, Curators, Avid Collectors, Show Promoters and more. We hope to provide information touching on all segments of the industry. We hope you find us entertaining and informational.

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  • Creator
    Martin Willis
  • Years Active
    2010 - 2024
  • Episodes
    150
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    Copyright © antiqueauctionforum.com 2024
  • Show Website
    Antique Auction Forum

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