There were no huge surprises during the 59th annual Thanksgiving Americana sale held by Garth’s Auctions in Columbus, Ohio, on November 29, 2019. That likely reflected the stability of the market as well as the selection of antiques offered. “It was as expected,” said Jeff Jeffers, Garth’s chief executive officer and principal auctioneer. “It was a good healthy mix. I think there were, in all categories, objects people want in today’s marketplace: brown furniture with surface

Original Post May 28, 2019, Antiques & The Arts Weekly https://www.antiquesandthearts.com/across-the-block-81/ COLUMBUS, OHIO – Early American fare was on offer at Garth’s on May 10-11 as the firm conducted its 13th annual Ohio Valley session. A soup plate from the Abraham Lincoln state service (shown) beat a $2/3,000 estimate to finish at $8,750. Ordered from E.V. Haughwout & Co, New York, circa 1861, the 7‚¾-inch diameter porcelain plate had a transfer American eagle and ba

Original Post April 30, 2019, Antiques & The Arts Weekly https://www.antiquesandthearts.com/across-the-block-77/ COLUMBUS, OHIO – On April 5, Garth’s Auctioneers and Appraisers conducted its Eclectic Auction. Fetching $4,688 and grabbing top lot status was a pair of KPM Art Nouveau vases. From Germany, fourth quarter of the Nineteenth Century, the mottled blue-green vases featured heavily enameled floral decoration and gold trim, blue scepter and red orb and KPM marks. They s

Original Post April 2, 2019, Antiques & The Arts Weekly https://www.antiquesandthearts.com/across-the-block-73/ COLUMBUS, OHIO – Garth’s country Americana auction on March 15 was led by an American swan decoy that sold for $4,440. Attributed to Currituck, N.C., the early Twentieth Century preening swan exhibited old white paint and its bill had a square nail. It measured 13 inches high and 30 inches long. For information, 740-362-4771 or www.garths.com. #Garths #auctionhighli

The Huntington Museum of Art is partnering with Garth's Auctions of Columbus, Ohio for the second year to host a fine art auction from 2 to 5 p.m. Oct. 21, with a preview from 1 to 2 p.m., featuring more than 170 works of art to support the museum. The works included in the sale were supplied by private donors, living artists, as well as a number of galleries doing business with the museum. The museum is partnering with Garth’s Auctioneers & Appraisers of Columbus. “The Fine

The Huntington Museum of Art will host a fine art auction on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017. The museum is proud again to be partnering with Garth’s Auctioneers & Appraisers of Delaware, Ohio. Garth's CEO and principal auctioneer, Jeff Jeffers, will run the live auction which features nearly 150 works of art supplied by private donors, living artists, as well as a number of galleries doing business with the museum. The funds generated at the auction will continue to support the Museu

Simon Wills, formerly of Christie’s in New York, has joined Garth’s Auctioneers and Appraisers (Columbus) and Selkirk Auctioneers and Appraisers (St. Louis). Simon's career spans a decade serving various roles at Christie's, most recently as Vice President and Senior Account Manager in the Estates, Appraisals and Valuations department. Now as Account and Business Development Manager, as well as Fine Art Specialist and Consignment Representative, at Garth’s + Selkirk, Simon wi

Across a career spanning nearly 70 years, it is fair to say that renowned interior designer and antiques dealer Jay Suiter has seen it all. When he transferred from the Art Institute of Chicago to UCLA to study interior design in the late 1940s, America was adjusting to a new normal after the end of World War II. A booming economy and a growing dominance in technology, business and the space race allowed Americans to return their focus to a more refined lifestyle. Not since t

A regular misconception about the art and antiques market is that prices are always going up. In fact, economic realities like “supply and demand” affect prices of paintings, collectibles and antique furniture as much as anything else. Additionally, small differences between unique items can offer big savings to savvy buyers. Here are a few examples in the collecting world that offer great buying opportunities right now. Slant-front desks As bulky personal computers with thei

On May 14 at 10 am, the doors will open to the historic barn occupied by Garth’s Auctioneers & Appraisers for over 60 years to an Americana auction featuring the 10th Annual Ohio Valley Auction. Nearly 700 lots of furniture, pottery and porcelain, artwork and historic and decorative objects from the 18th, 19th and 20th Centuries should attract bidders from across the country who look forward to the auction each year. Highlighting the Ohio Valley Auction are a number of fresh-