It’s not unusual for Garth’s Auctioneers and Appraisers to begin each year with an Americana sale, and the 2020 version on January 18 and 19 in Columbus, Ohio, offered a solid selection of paint, brown furniture, folk art, and smalls. But there was something else. A mix of textiles the second day added an extra punch to the proceedings. “We had some really wonderful objects, and we were pleased with the auction,” said Jeff Jeffers, Garth’s CEO and principal auctioneer. “We we

Review by Madelia Hickman Ring for Antiques & The Arts Weekly Full article and photos published April 14, 2020 COLUMBUS, OHIO – Country Americana offered at Garth’s Auctioneers & Appraisers on March 28 took place online with a small staff to man the phone lines appropriately spread out in the saleroom. Auction previews were by-appointment only and the number of registered online bidders was significantly higher than for previous sales. Despite the challenges presented, the sa