$20 Box or $4,050 Treasure? Why Hiring a Professional Auction Company Matters
In August, our appraiser, Larry, made an incredible find in the "Splendid South Roanoke Collection." A seemingly ordinary, water-damaged book with a 19th-century binding turned out to be a rare edition of Descartes De La Méthode published in 1637. This blog details how this priceless historical artifact could have been sold for $20, but thanks to professional expertise, it was identified, preserved, and ultimately sold at auction for a remarkable $4,050. Please read the full story and learn why using a professional appraiser is the only way to guarantee your hidden treasures find their actual value.
Old Flame: Match Strikers of the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries
Learn all about match strikers, charming objects that remind us of a past way of life.
History Gives Back in the Form of a Confederate Sword
Learn what made our recently sold Confederate Naval Officer's Sword so special and how its sale is helping create local jobs!
Announcement from Will Farmer
Farmer Auctions announced today it is being acquired by Jarrod Hines of Entrusted Auctions in Radford, Virginia. Farmer Auctions is a leading regional fine art and antique auction gallery with over 35 years of serving clients in Southwest Virginia and beyond. The effective date of the agreement is July 31st, 2016 with Will Farmer staying on as a consultant and Auctioneer during the transition period. This is a bittersweet time for our family as we pass on the legacy that was started by our family over 35 years ago. I have truly enjoyed the opportunity to grow our business over the past three years in Salem and feel this is the right time to move on. I have full faith that Jarrod will lead the business with integrity and passion as he serves our client’s needs. Read on to learn more about this exciting transition.
Walter Biggs: Fame in Our Own Backyard
Walter Biggs is a well known and highly respected artist who worked in the Salem, VA area. Check out this blog post to learn more about this famous artist, and his artwork we have sold at auction - including the oil on canvas painting (seen above) that sold for over $35,000.
