Behind the Gavel with Jason

On Behind the Gavel with Jason today I'll discuss some of the history of Diamonds and auctions. I'll review the top 5 diamond prices at auction and discuss some of the reasons for price fluctuation. The four C's (cut, color, clarity and carat weight) are paramount of course. What you should expect when selling a diamond or jewelry at auction and some tips for what to look for when buying at auction as well.

This week on Behind the Gavel with Jason I talk about how winning the big game affects value of sports memorabilia. Since the Chiefs are in Miami to play in SB LIV there will be all sorts of memorabilia items sold to capture that market. What types of items will have value long term in that realm and factors to look for when you are collecting football, baseball, soccer or any other sports items. I'll also talk about winning Missouri's Best Auction House from the readers of Missouri Magazine and a brief intro into next weeks discussion of diamonds and the auction industry.

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.

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.

On Behind the Gavel with Jason today I'll talk about how exciting 2019 was and what we are looking forward to in 2020.

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.

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

Who doesn't love Art Deco Bronzes and today we will discuss some details about them on Behind the Gavel with Jason

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.

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.

On Behind the Gavel with Jason today we'll discuss how actually using his childhood Hallmark Christmas ornaments brought his family a new tradition.