Many of you have commented to me over the past couple of years about the quality of our images and pictures in our catalogs, flyers and online. I thought you may be interested in learning about the process and how "the magic happens."

Every single item that we offer for sale at our auctions comes to our facility in Fairfield, ME for cataloging and photography. Our catalogers inspect each item, and identify what images and pictures will provide the best information to potential bidders. Sometimes it is critical to identify a mark, an artist, a serial number, engraving or another critical detail. Sometimes it is designed to focus on the beautiful condition and color of the piece.

Each of these shots enters into our photography management system. This information is provided to our team of full-time photographers. We typically have four to six full time photography set-ups... Read more

Important and rare vintage photograph depicting a Dahlonega, Georgia family portrait by Margaret Bourke-White. Featured on the front cover of "You Have Seen Their Faces" by Margaret Bourke-White & Erskine Caldwell. Sold for $13,800.

If you have rare photography, antiques, art or Asian items & want to know "What's it worth?" please take a picture and email us at antiques@jamesdjulia. We are always looking for rare & valuable items, as well as collections for our auctions.