Behind the Block

BEHIND THE BLOCK: Boxlot Post No. 2 – random auction observations

J. Bear Savo -
Brainstorming for this column inevitably leaves me with stories,...

BEHIND THE BLOCK: That time I was called a racist…

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Once upon an auction, I was accused of being...

BEHIND THE BLOCK: Vintage advertising is worth more than you may think

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One of my favorite genres of merchandise to offer...

BEHIND THE BLOCK: Is Billy Beer valuable? It wasn’t even drinkable

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When I uncover Billy Beer in an estate, I find...

BEHIND THE BLOCK: ‘Oh, fudge!’ – how to shut down an auctioneer

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Rarely am I rendered speechless. More than most of the...

BEHIND THE BLOCK: Boxlot Post No. 1 – random auction observations

J. Bear Savo -
Brainstorming for this column inevitably leaves me with stories, thoughts,...

BEHIND THE BLOCK : ‘Do you sell stuff here or…?’

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Carlo and I were working in the auction gallery when...

BEHIND THE BLOCK: Inside information on the value of old books

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Fast Eddie, a longtime client and friend, sent me an...

BEHIND THE BLOCK: Befuddled by a dressing table

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I was alone in my gallery, prepping for an upcoming...
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