by Alexandra Ellison | Jan 4, 2019 | Collecting, Objects of Value, Stamps
The philatelist is in many ways the quintessential collector. My mind paints a clear picture of him – a unique individual who shrewdly acquires, carefully catalogs, and meticulously arranges his stamps; who vies with colleagues for the greatest and most comprehensive...
by Alexandra Ellison | Nov 5, 2018 | Jewelry, Objects of Value
As the date draws nearer for Witherell’s Premier Holiday Auction event – Jewelry, Watches and Luxury Goods – I began thinking about how to discuss jewelry without focusing too much on the cliché phrases that define contemporary luxury brands marketing. Jewelry is an...
by Cheryl Holben | Sep 6, 2018 | Objects of Value
Other than its unique offerings, what sets Witherell’s auctions apart from the competition? Last month’s 3rd Thursday Discovery Auction for one, and Live Premier Auctions for another. For a consumer, these auctions offer every possible way to bid. You can do so in...
by Brian Witherell | Feb 16, 2016 | Objects of Value
Rare Lalique vase and Vonnoh bronze top catalogue auction March 2 through 16 The March catalogue auction features a number of exceptional family heirlooms including a rare Lalique vase and an important Vonnoh bronze. A visit to a family in Arbuckle revealed one of the...
by Brian Witherell | Jan 8, 2016 | Objects of Value
Auction Highlight A Model 1860 Henry Repeating Rifle that was manufactured in 1863 and sold to the federal government for use in the Civil War is one of the highlights of the catalogue auction. The rifle was captured in October 1864 by Private James G. Sandidge of the...
by Brian Witherell | Sep 30, 2015 | Objects of Value
Heirlooms from the Ghirardelli Family highlight Sonoma County Discoveries. Santa Rosa resident Randy Wells, the grandson of famed San Francisco chocolatier, was surprised to learn the paintings he recently inherited were a small cache of California art. Randy...
