THE SAVO AUCTIONEERS

Deppraisal: All Very Odorous Nothing

J. Bear Savo — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 03:13:45 +0000

They are trinket-like creatures, disguising their true and hellish nature within cutesy forms such as cowboy boots, classic cars, historical busts, vintage radios, antique guns, and fluffy animals. Their scents are overpowering, for within their bodies lies not blood, but an eau de cologne sprung from the very depths of Hades. They lurk in attics, in basements, huddled together in cardboard boxes in which their loathsome aromas amass like an army of doom that will charge upon any unsuspecting victim who happens to open their long forgotten crypt.

Rene Black’s Tiger

J. Bear Savo — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 12:35:00 +0000

From 1868 to 1912, the Emperor Meiji ruled over Japan. Under his "Enlightened Rule," the country began its modernization and achieved its status as a world power through sweeping political, social, and economic changes. The Meiji Period also saw achievements in Japanese bronze works exemplified by pieces such as the Meiji bronze tiger that we, the Savo Auctioneers, sold on July 1, 2010.

Things In Cans and Jars

J. Bear Savo — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 07:03:09 +0000

Had I been standing in a grocery store talking with its owner, and had that owner called me in because he was closing shop and was inquiring as to whether or not I could liquidate his stock, I wouldn't have been taken aback by the question.

Our Biggest Announcement Ever

J. Bear Savo — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 02:43:27 +0000

We, the Savo Auctioneers, are about to become the subject of a documentary series for a major cable television network.

Deppraisal: Condensed Books

J. Bear Savo — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 05:42:59 +0000

Imagine that you're a wedding planner and that a lovely young couple with a very large check book appointed you their event coordinator over a year ago. Month upon month you spent, artistically designing every moment of what you're sure will be the season's most splendid nuptial. You've exhausted every ounce of your creativity and genius. Indeed, you've poured your heart and soul into the planning of this wedding, because you're sure that upon its execution, you will become the most sought after matrimonial machinator in the region. This wedding will make your career.

10-Piece Frankart/Art Deco Collection Tops $14K

J. Bear Savo — Sat, 22 May 2010 07:29:09 +0000

Perhaps nothing better epitomizes the Art Deco movement than Frankart: lamps, figurines, and other decorative items fashioned after the form of an elegant female nude and accessorized with equally beautiful glass shades and vases. Frankart was mass produced in the 1920s and 1930s out of white lead composition and spray painted a variety of colors. Though such a method of production sounds inauspicious, Frankart remains one of the most sought after artifacts of the Art Deco era, and its collectors are passionate and well informed.

Boxlot Post No. 2

J. Bear Savo — Sat, 15 May 2010 22:52:49 +0000

Sometimes I have ideas, thoughts, or stories that aren’t necessarily garbage, but that aren’t good enough to stand on their own. Hence, this second entry tagged “Boxlot Post,” in which I gather some of my miscellaneous cerebral tchotchkes into a virtual cardboard box, giving you the opportunity to enjoy that which may have been otherwise disregarded…

Auction Themed Movies

J. Bear Savo — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 01:32:37 +0000

Oddly enough, there seems to be a lack of auction themed motion pictures in the vast library of cinema. Sure, there are plenty of movies in which auctions occur, but there doesn't seem to be any feature films that concentrate on auctions and/or auctioneers. Perhaps Hollywood producers don't think that the auction world is intriguing or sexy enough to fictionalize it for the silver screen, or maybe no one has emerged with an idea worthy of being produced. Assuming that the latter is true (because--come on--the auction world is definitely intriguing and sexy) I have compiled a few of my own ideas for auction themed movies.

Charred Chattel

J. Bear Savo — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 04:05:38 +0000

Those who have little or no experience in the auction world are usually unaware of the strange and absurd items--some of which look like garbage--that can bring high prices on the block. So our mantra is "don't throw anything away before we come and look." That is our golden rule, one we ask all who call us about liquidating an estate to follow, lest they make a tragic mistake and send marketable items to the landfill. However, all good rules have exceptions, even golden ones.

Silly Bidding Techniques

J. Bear Savo — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 03:52:08 +0000

So, I've already discussed stealthy bidding techniques and overt ones. Then my imagination took a stroll through that cerebral zoo of mine where I keep all my insanity caged up. There I found silly bidding techniques, ones that I've never actually seen used, but would be hilarious should they ever be employed by auction goers. Please note that I don't actually recommend using any of the following methods. (Especially at my auction!) By writing this post, I am simply indulging my twisted sense of humor.