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BTGWJ - Forget IKEA...Buy Antiques Instead!
Barneby's recently published an article that talks about younger buyers eschewing big box stores like IKEA with an eye towards sustainability and uniqueness. On Behind the Gavel with Jason today I'll dive into this a little further with an example from John Chaski, Inc and more. -
BTGWJ - Vanderbrink or Mecum Auto Auctions. Choosing the right auction company for your auction.
On Behind the Gavel with Jason today we look at this 1965 Chevrolet Impala that sold in 2013 and again in 2020. At one venue it brought $27,500 and at the other it brought $76,150. I'll talk about why that happened and what you should think about when selling your collection and choosing your auctioneer. -
BTGWJ - KC Auction & Appraisal Company 2019 Year in Review
On Behind the Gavel with Jason today I'll talk about how exciting 2019 was and what we are looking forward to in 2020. -
BTGWJ - Should a bank manage the estate of Thomas Hart Benton?
Jessie Benton is suing UMB Bank for mismanaging her father and mother's estate. Claiming that the bank spent $100,000s on climate control storage that wasn't used for Benton's work, that the bank used Benton's work and images without notification, there are more than 100 artworks missing, that works were sold that were supposed to be donated to organizations and more. On Behind the Gavel with Jason today I'll discuss what is known so far and give my opinion on the ordeal. -
BTGWJ - $120,000 Banana? Really?
Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan recently sold not one, not two, but three examples of "Comedian" which is a banana duct taped to the wall for $120,000 - $150,000 through the Galerie Perrotin at Art Basel Miami. On Behind the Gavel with Jason today Jason gives his thoughts on how this happened and what it might mean for the art market in general -
BTGWJ - Art Deco Bronzes
Who doesn't love Art Deco Bronzes and today we will discuss some details about them on Behind the Gavel with Jason -
Pitch Magazine Best of KC Auction House
We are humbled to have been nominated for the Best of KC Auction House and excited to have won the award for the 4th time in 6 years! Thank you to the Pitch Magazine and to your readers. -
BTGWJ - "The New Victorian" , Beans and Mr. Rogers
On Behind the Gavel with Jason today I'll talk about the Apartmentherapy.com article titled "The New Victorian." I'll also talk about the Rockhurst High School "Harvest Food Drive" and Mr. Rogers. -
BTGWJ - Use it or lose it. Creating memories with your antiques
On Behind the Gavel with Jason today we'll discuss how actually using his childhood Hallmark Christmas ornaments brought his family a new tradition. -
BTGWJ - Grand Millennials and the High Point Antique & Design Center
What are Grand Millennials and an overview of the High Point Antique & Design Center show that just wrapped up on Behind the Gavel with Jason today. -
BTGWJ - How to Pack your Antiques so they don't break
Jason did a couple of appraisal events this week and some of the packing he saw left him shaking his head. On Behind the Gavel with Jason today he'll talk about how to best package your antiques for travel so they get there, and are unwrapped, in perfect condition. -
BTGWJ - American Brilliant Cut Glass, EAPG, Pressed Glass & More
Today we'll talk about some of the differences between American Brilliant Cut Glass, Early American Pressed Glass and generic pressed glass. We'll also talk about the Antique Appraisal Event that Jason is doing at the Clay County Museum in Liberty, Missouri and more on Behind the Gavel with Jason.
