Martin Willis Creates Online Podcast for Auctions and Antiques A free audio show focusing on Antiques, decorative and fine arts as well as auctions and collecting. Interviewing guests; specialist in their fields, auctioneers, dealers and artists and more.
News-Antique.com - Dec 09,2009 - Appraiser and auctioneer Martin Willis has created an audio podcast exploring the world of antiques, collecting, and auctions. The podcast is available to listen to free of charge online at: www.antiqueauctionpodcast.com. Willis is often joined by his colleague, Phyllis Kao, a silver specialist who is also involved in the auction business.
In each episode Willis and Kao discuss a different topic related to the antique and auction world, and often interview key players in the business. In previous episodes, guests have included Stephen and Carol Huber, on Samplers, Wayne Hilt on Early Pewter, Gary Guyette on Decoys, auctioneer John McInnis, LiveAuctioneers' Senior VP of Sales, Scott Miles and many more.
Also there are segments dedicated to upcoming auctions interviewing auctioneers or staff prior to an auction, for behind the scenes.
You can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes for automatic segment downloads as well.
Martin has over 35 years of experience as a second generation auctioneer working in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Colorado and California, involved in handling tens of thousands of antiques, collectibles and fine art pieces. Auctioneer of estates such as The Josiah Bartlett Auction, signer of The Declaration of Independence, Estate of Jack Sharkey, Heavyweight Champion of The World, 1932 and more recently the exclusive appraiser for TV mogul Merv Griffin’s Estate including all of his California properties.
Willis and Kao welcome inquiries and suggestions sent via email to auctionpodcast@me.com
