Antique Auction Forum

Martin chats with a young & fun American folk art dealer who began collecting at age five! Listen in as Kate talks about getting her generation active in the antiques world, the struggles they face and her part in keeping …

Tom Johnson and Arlene Palmer Schwind Martin steps into the beautiful Victoria Mansion in Portland, Maine and speaks with curator, Arlene Palmer Schwind and director, Tom Johnson. Listen in as they discuss the beginnings of this fabulous summer home with …

Martin chats with knowledgeable dealer/collector Ron Burkey in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. They discuss militaria trends, what is hot and what is not. They also talk about cautionary purchasing for the novice collector and explore many facets of collecting! You can …

Martin pays a visit to Maine Antique Digest and speaks with Sally, Kate & Clayton Pennington about MAD’s beginnings, controversial stories, present day happenings of the periodical.. the internet affects and the antiques world. Click the image to visit the …

Martin talks to Mike Overby of Coeur d’Alene Art Auction about their recent $16.8 million auction, and some of their strategies for success. They further discuss the state of the Western art market, what collectors may consider when buying (& …

Martin talks to author Gayle Soucek about her book: “Marshall Fields: The Store that Helped Build Chicago” and the overall interesting history of the city. Listen in to hear if Mrs O’Leary’s cow had anything to do with the Great …

Martin visits Rob Elowitch of Barridoff Galleries in Portland, Maine. They talk about Barridoff’s presence in the art auction world, past and upcoming highlights including the annual summer auction on August 5th, 2011. They also discuss Rob’s amazing wrestling career, …

Martin visits Strawberry Banke for Part Two with Chief Curator, Kimberly Alexander, they talk about this year’s exhibition: “Fitz John Porter – Civil War Hero or Coward?” Major General Fitz John Porter was a Civil War soldier, born in Portsmouth, …

Martin visits historic Strawberry Banke in Portsmouth, New Hampshire and chats with the Chief Curator, Kimberly Alexander. This riverside museum has 35 structures dating all the way back to 1695 (only two buildings were moved to the site). Kimberly is …

Martin stops in and talks with Nancy Jones at Foreside Consignment Gallery in Falmouth, Maine about her eight month old shop that is bustling with business on the beautiful Maine coast. Listen in as they discuss what it was like …

Martin visits master craftsman Allan Breed at his shop & School of Fine Woodworking in Rollinsford, NH. They talk about the construction of period American furniture, carving and early American apprenticeships. Of all cabinetmakers in the US, Allan was chosen …

Martin visits veteran dealer Paul DeCoste in Massachusetts who specializes in antique marine & scientific instruments. They talk about Paul’s background, the people who shared knowledge with him and what the current market is like. Listen in to hear about …

Martin talks to antique appraiser and radio show host of Keep Antiquing, Frank Farmer Loomis. Frank and Martin discuss museums, Nazi stolen artworks, and an unusual book signing. Frank’s sense of humor is always appreciated! Click Frank’s image to visit …

Martin & Thelema speak with phone guest Gene Shannon of Shannon Fine Art Auctioneers about the company’s recent 5 million dollar auction, what is hot & what is not so hot in the art collecting world. Click Gene’s image to …

In conjunction with the American Decorative Arts Forum, Martin along with co-host Susan Doherty interviews Janine Skerry of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation on the subject of Matthew Boulton, Sheffield plate maker and entrepreneur. Listen in to hear the multifaceted …

Martin & Reyne speak with Amos Balaish, the owner of The Showplace in NY the largest antique mall in New York City. Listen in as they talk about the activity at the 45,000 square foot, four story mall, and who …

Martin visits Los Angeles and stops in to talk to Joe Maddalena of Profiles in History. They discuss the June 18th Debbie Reynolds~The Auction,  which consists of the most important & rare Hollywood memorabilia to ever be offered. The collection …

Martin & Thelema interview Patrick T. Kraft of  William A. Karges Fine Art about important California paintings. Listen in as they discuss the founding of the galleries located in Carmel By The Sea and in Los Angeles, they also discuss …

Bonus 25 minute podcast, Martin talks to repeat guest Auction King’s Paul Brown about signing up for Season II on the Discovery Channel and what has transpired since the last interview. Click here for our first interview in November, 2010.…

In conjunction with the American Decorative Arts Forum, Martin along with co-host Susan Doherty interviews Cybele Gontar, co-author  of a new book on Louisiana Acadian & Creole Furniture, 1735–1835 (book available on our side bar). Listen to this fascinating …