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.

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.

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.

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.

This week we will talk about what drives value for antiques. Condition, age, provenance, materials and more. We will also talk about Jason going to see Edward Tufte in Minneapolis to learn how to better relay information and data visually. The Pitch Magazine here in Kansas City does an annual Best of KC contest and the KC Auction & Appraisal Company won for the 4th time in 6 years. All of this and more on Behind the Gavel with Jason today.

"If that's all it's worth I'll keep it or throw it away" is a sentiment we hear regularly about everything from contemporary artwork to antique furniture. Today on Behind the Gavel with Jason I'll talk about the emotional challenges faced when selling items for less than you think they are worth. And why that might be the best option anyway.

On Behind the Gavel with Jason this week I'll discuss how the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art is facing criticism and protests because one of their board members Mariner Kemper (chairman of UMB Bank) is suing the Wyatt Detention Center in Central Falls, RI because of their refusal to accept ICE detainees. We'll also talk about First Fridays, Art Westport and how your auctioneers knowledge base can positively or negatively affect your auction results.

Is your organization looking for a way to raise awareness? Does your institution need to raise extra funds? On Behind the Gavel with Jason today we'll talk about how to successfully plan, promote and present a Fine Art & Antique Appraisal Event.

As museums face backlash over their supporters "Ethical Philanthropy" is becoming a hot button topic, Sotheby's has had another snafu at their recent auction of the world's first Porsche that appeared to cost their client $50,000,000+ and we'll talk about President Trumps proposed tariffs on Chinese art and antiques on Behind the Gavel with Jason.

The Estate of Kollsman vs. Commissioner case was ruled upon by the 9th Circuit Court recently and they threw out two appraisals that were performed by an expert from Sotheby's. The results of that are that it cost the family more than $500,000 in unpaid taxes, fines, penalties and interest. On Behind the Gavel with Jason today I'll talk about the case, give suggestions on what to ask before you work with an appraiser, and other points. If you have any questions please post them in the comments below.