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    Sir, Are You Bidding or Not, Sir? Fun at the Auction
    Sir, Are You Bidding or Not, Sir? Fun at the Auction
    Sir, Are You Bidding or Not, Sir? Fun at the Auction
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    Sir, Are You Bidding or Not, Sir? Fun at the Auction

    By Francisco Archilla

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    In my book I share my experiences at the Auction Houses throughout the United States and Europe. My book contains useful tips and also information that will help you make educated choices while you are at the auction.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherFrancisco Archilla
    Release dateMay 2, 2012
    ISBN9781476326009
    Sir, Are You Bidding or Not, Sir? Fun at the Auction
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    Francisco Archilla

    Francisco Archilla is a writer with an interest in a wide variety of topics. He has been in Real Estate Developement, Restoration, and also Fine Cuisine for over Forty Years.

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      Sir, Are You Bidding or Not, Sir? Fun at the Auction - Francisco Archilla

      Sir, Are You Bidding or Not, Sir?

      Fun at the Auction

      Published by Francisco Archilla at Smashwords

      Copyright 2012 Francisco Archilla

      Smashwords Edition, License Notes

      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold

      or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person,

      please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did

      not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to

      Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work

      of this author.

      Table of Contents

      Chapter 1 - A Brief Auction History

      Chapter 2 - My First Official Visit to the Auction House

      Chapter 3 - There Are No Friends at The Auction

      Chapter 4 - My Louis Cannes XV Stepladder

      Chapter 5 - French Bench and Settees

      Chapter 6 - Sotheby's Arcade Sale - A Happy Marriage

      Chapter 7 - French Painted Blue Armoire and My Bonetier

      Chapter 8 - Jacapo Bassano Painting

      Chapter 9 - The Transporting of an Armoire

      Chapter 10 - A Second Look at Furniture

      Chapter 11 - Worms and Termites

      Chapter 12 - Oriental Rugs

      Chapter 13 - Palace Size Rugs

      Chapter 14 - The Joy and Pleasure of Auction Houses

      Chapter 15 - Serge Roche

      Chapter 16 - Bidding Fundamentals

      Chapter 17 - The Collector

      Chapter 18 - Books

      Chapter 19 - Time Pieces

      Chapter 20 - Old Master Painting or Just A Copy?

      Chapter 21 - Collecting Silver

      Chapter 22 - Selling at the Auction

      Chapter 23 - Antique Dealers

      Chapter 24 - You Can Always Get What You Want

      Chapter 25 - Authenticity - Is It Old or Is It A Fake?

      My name is Francisco Archilla and I was born in New York City smack in the center of the action – Manhattan. I learned early on through a very dear friend, Tom Durkin, all about the auction houses in the USA and Europe and the differences in dealing with the houses, both here and abroad. Tom and I had partnered together for quite a while and went to Paris and Lyon on shopping trips. I had been to Europe a number of times before to visit friends and, of course, visit the auctions; however, he and I covered many auctions together. Today, although Tom is not around any longer, I still go to every auction possible and still enjoy them as much as the first. Thanks Tom.

      Many years ago I went to my first auction house in New York City. It turned out to be one of the best experiences in my life. Luckily, I had a friend, Tom Durkin, who was an antiques dealer and was well acquainted with the ins and outs of auction houses. We got together one afternoon and went to the Sotheby’s arcade exhibition. What an experience! The visual joy in seeing such wonderful things on display from different periods and countries was like being in Wonderland; the best part being that you could examine anything for as long as you needed. There were professionals there to help you with any question you might have about any item; all of this without any commitment to buy anything. Tom and I spent three hours in Wonderland. The next day we went to the auction bright and early so we could register and get good seats. I have been hooked on the auction till this day. Tom was delighted that he now had another friend to hangout with at the auction.

      Acknowledgements:

      Thanks to Chuck Altabas for his enduring patience in dealing with my impatience while helping in the editing of this book.

      Chapter 1 - A Brief Auction History

      According to Herodotus, in Babylon auctions began with the women being sold for marriage first. These events where held annually. The most beautiful were auctioned first, and the not so beautiful got auctioned last. It was considered illegal for a daughter to be sold outside of the auction method.

      The auction’s proceeds were used to fund the war effort. Marcus Aurelius sold household furniture to pay off debts and the sales lasted for months. One of the largest historical auctions occurred in the year 193 A.D. when the entire Roman Empire was put on the auction block by the Praetorian Guard. On March 23rd the Praetorian Guard first killed Emperor Pertinax and then offered the empire to the highest bidder. Didius Julianus outbid everyone else for a total of 6,250 drachmas per Guard and this initiated a brief civil was. Didius was then beheaded two months later when Septimius Seveus conquered Rome. Thereafter, auctions lost their luster until things started changing in the mid-18th century.

      There is evidence of Buddhist monks in China using auctions to fund the creation of temples and, after the auction, the property of the deceased monks was sold for the same purpose.

      In around 1595 the Oxford English Dictionary records of auctions appeared. Often

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