James D. Julia recently held their spring antiques and fine art auction, receiving high marks on many of the first-rate objects. In recent months there has been concern about the impact of the economy and rising fuel prices on the collectibles market. This auction clearly reaffirms that the market continues to be strong and vibrant. The one-day auction consisted of over 350 works of art, and 350 pieces of early furniture, nautical pieces, and all sorts of regional Americana, hitting a final tally of just over $1.1 Million.

Julia’s upcoming auctions include their toy, doll, and coin-op auction as well as a rare lamp and glass auction each taking place in June. Their next antiques and fine art auction is their annual extravangaza at the Samoset Resort, Maine, August 26 to 28. Julia’s important firearms and military memorabilia auction will take place in October, offering approximately $10 million in rare antique firearms including an important recent discovery of a historical Colt martial Walker pistol, the finest known to exist. Julia’s is currently accepting consignments for these and other upcoming auctions. For more information, contact their offices at (207) 453-7125. James D. Julia, Inc., Post Office Box 830, Department PR, Fairfield, Maine 04937. E-mail: info@jamesdjulia.com.

Posted: 07|3|08 at 10:44 am. Filed under: Antiques, US News.