James D. Julia, Inc. Rare Lamps, Glass & Fine Jewelry Division

Rare Lamps, Glass & Fine Jewelry Division

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James D. Julia, Inc.

Welcome to James D. Julia, Inc.

The First Source for Your Auction Needs Based on our annual sales, James D. Julia, Inc. is one of the top ten antique auction houses in North America. We are headquartered in Fairfield, Maine and have a satellite office in Boston, Massachusetts. We have been in business for almost five decades and conduct high-end antique, collectible, and decorative arts auctions throughout the year. Our auctions routinely establish new world records both for the items auctioned and the total hammer price for the auction.

They allow us to deliver the best results to our consignors and customers, to grow and thrive as a company, and to retain our leadership position in the ever-changing auction industry.

These “etched in stone” priorities include: • Conducting all business in a fair, honest, and transparent manner.

• Being professional and personable.

• Providing the finest level of service and expertise.

• Offering sellers the most attractive and lowest sales commission rates, as low as 0% for expensive items, as well as the highest financial returns, on their consignments.

• Delighting buyers with an extraordinary selection of items and collections of quality, rarity and value, and a limited guarantee that few other auctioneers offer.

• Our team is available to provide many services as varied as free auction estimates, guidance on how to approach the sale of an estate, deaccession of a museum collection and assistance with appraisals for estate or income tax purposes.

Our company consists of three key specialty divisions. These include Rare Firearms; Fine Art, Asian & Antiques; and Rare Lamps, Glass & Fine Jewelry. Each of our divisions is regarded for its excellence and is staffed with world-class specialists to ensure fair and professional authentication, identification and valuation services.

Although we have an outstanding, worldwide reputation for our best-in-class service and expertise, as well as our product range and offerings, we are at heart a family run company guided by strong family values.

As a family owned business, we understand that many times our consignors have a financial and emotional connection to their collection. Our goal is two-fold, first to help each of our consignors make as much money as they can with their consignment; second, to offer expertise and guidance as they proceed through the auction process.

Our long time, core priorities direct every aspect of how we do our work.

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Rare Lamps, Glass & Fine Jewelry Division

Tiffany Studios Venetian Table Lamp Sold for $103,500 (est. $60,000-80,000)

With its two annual multi-million dollar sales events per year, Julia’s Rare Lamps, Glass & Fine Jewelry Division has rightfully earned its place as a premier auction house for buyers interested in rare lamps and glass items, fine silver, ornamental accessories including antique and estate jewelry and watches.

bidders. This means that there is little advantage to paying all of the costs of a New York auction house.

Julia’s Rare Lamps, Glass & Fine Jewelry Division has a long and successful history selling the world’s most famous brands and generating top dollars for our consignors. The division regularly handles extraordinary merchandise by important manufacturers and artists including Tiffany, Handel, Pairpoint, Duffner & Kimberly, Daum, Gallé, Webb, Quezal, Steuben, Lalique, Wedgwood, Erté, Lucien Piccard, Rolex and many others.

At Julia’s our buyer’s premium is typically significantly less than our New York competitors. We will Early Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Steer Handled Tureen (est. $8,000-12,000) accept credit cards as Sold for $14,950 a payment solution, which many do not, and the potential sales tax burden for NYC buyers is significant as well. Our 45 day limited guarantee gives buyers peace of mind when making their purchase decisions. All of this means that bidders will have more money to spend on buying an item and not paying the high overhead elsewhere. One barometer is to look at our prices realized. They are frequently higher for like items than those realized by our NYC competitors.

When considered based on quality, rarity, prolific number of lots, and total dollar value, the Rare Lamps, Glass & Fine Jewelry Division is one of the top three of its type in the world today and has an international reputation of delivering the most beautiful, rare and desirable items to auction.

5.10ct Burmese Sapphire & Diamond Lady’s Ring (est. $8,500-10,000)

Sold for $15,405

One of the major advantages of dealing with a Maine based auctioneer for your Rare Lamp, Glass or Fine Jewelry item is our location.

Today, over 70% of all sales in auction houses—whether in New York City or Fairfield, Maine— are sold to absentee

Our Rare Lamps, Glass & Fine Jewelry Division has had enormous success attracting, marketing, and selling some of the world’s rarest lamp and glass related collections over the past several decades.

These have included the Susan and Ray Bittan collection of Le Verre and Schneider glass, the George Klabin collection of exceptional Moser glass, and the James Boma collection of fine early 20th century art and cameo glass vases.

The division also had the remarkable privilege of selling the distinguished Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre Collection of Betty and Leonard Issod. This collection, so outstanding in size and 3

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Rare Lamps, Glass & Fine Jewelry Division

Rene Lalique Suzanne Luminaire Sold for $18,960 (est. $5,000-8,000)

scope, was auctioned in two sessions. The highlight of this elite collection was the mammoth “Dragon King” vase, the largest piece of Fairyland Lustre Wedgwood ever produced. This phenomenal example far surpassed our $40,000-60,000 estimate and realized almost $75,000!

In 2015 the division expanded to include fine jewelry. Our team has acquired consignments for a growing collection of fine jewelry items. A 5.10ct Burmese sapphire and diamond lady’s ring was estimated at $8,500–10,000 and realized over $15,000.

Our team has over 100 years of experience in dealing with rare lamps, glass and fine jewelry. This experience is invaluable when guiding our clients through the entire auction process and ensuring we generate the highest returns for our clients.

Julia’s comprehensive marketing programs include lavish full color catalogs, flyers, print advertising in leading publications, as well as our digital marketing through multiple platforms, email campaigns and website are second to none.

The program, combined with our industry leading 0% seller’s commission for expensive items ensures that our clients receive the best deal in the market for high value collections.

E. Michel Vase (est. $10,000-15,000)

Sold for $47,150

Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre Dragon King Vase (est. $40,000-60,000)

Sold for $74,062

Daum Padded and Wheel Carved Bowl (est. $3,000-4,000)

Sold for $6,220

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Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Division

Important Korean 10-Panel Folding Longevity Screen Sold for $603,750 (est. $3,000-5,000)

Julia’s Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Division handles an incredibly diverse spectrum of the highest quality goods. These include fine art and decorative items, American and European antiques, treasures from China, Japan, and other Asian countries, folk art, historical items and ephemera, early silver and porcelain, Oriental carpets and many other highly sought out specialty categories.

engagement in the history of the United States. James D. Julia auctioned off this map on behalf of the Armsden family of Maine.

The Julia team took exceptional measures to study, catalog and publicize the historically important find to the world. The buyer and their location were not disclosed; the sale was conducted by proxy, via telephone by one of Julia’s associates, and realized $1.15 million.

The Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Division is the oldest division in our company. It has expanded dramatically over the years; since 1995 it has increased in sales volume by a factor of 10. Our Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Division is one of the leading full service antique-centric divisions in North America, and proudly services a broad national and truly global clientele. So much so, that we often have foreign language translators on sight during auction days to assist bidders as far away as China and Japan.

Julia’s Fine Art, Asian & Antiques division is the best marketplace for maximizing the value on remarkable antique rarities. Some sales highlights include: • •

Julia’s Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Division continues to be the first choice for buyers and sellers of the finest antique artwork, rarities, and precious items. Because of our reputation, professionalism and ability to make the most money for our consignors, we have had the distinct honor of being selected over well-known industry competitors to sell many prestigious collections from both individuals and museums. These have included the Dr. Helga Wall-Apelt collection of museum quality pan-Asian antiques, the Judge George Greene Museum of Southern History collection of important documents, books, and ephemera, and the John F. Gale collection of Cape Ann art, among hundreds of others.

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A hard to top sales highlight for the Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Division was an original map of the Battle of Yorktown dated 1781 and prepared for George Washington. The larger version of the map is in the National Archives. The Siege of Yorktown, which ended the Revolutionary War and allowed our nation to establish full independence, is arguably the most important military

A ten panel folding Korean Longevity Screen, which realized $603,750.

The archive of African American Civil War Captain Luis F. Emilio, which realized $207,375.

A magnificent bronze figure of Guanyin on a lotus stand, which realized $189,600.

Extraordinarily rare and historically important Battle of Yorktown map

Sold for $1,150,000

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Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Division

Carl Clemens Moritz Rungius (American, 1869-1959) Big Horn Sheep Sold for $225,150 (est. $125,000-175,000) • •

“Planting Rice - Mayon Volcano 1950” by Fernando Cueto Amorsolo, which realized $100,725.

Massive gilt lacquer wood figure of Vairocana which realized $379,000.

The Harbottle Dorr collection of annotated Massachusetts newspapers which realized $345,000.

auction industry and in their areas of expertise make them uniquely positioned to guide our clients through the auction process.

Our team of fine art specialists, Asian specialists and antique specialists is unmatched in Northern New England and is one of the top in the United States. Their years of experience, both in the

Julia’s developed an approach that is unique in the auction industry, seller’s commission rates as low as 0% for expensive items, a sliding scale commission structure that decreases automatically as the value of the items increases, and a marketing approach that results in generating higher returns than other auctioneers. Simply put, we sell items for more and charge less. Contact us for more information.

Abbott Fuller Graves (American, 1859-1936) Harbor Lookout (est. $100,000-150,000)

Two Large Cloisonne Censers (est. $6,500-7,500)

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Sold for $201,250

Sold for $248,850

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Firearms Division

Theodore Roosevelt Fox “F” Grade Shotgun Sold for $862,500

Julia’s Rare Firearms Division is the foremost rare and collectable firearms auction company in the world. We have conducted some of the highest grossing gun auctions in history. Sellers appreciate that our average sale value per lot is up to five times that of our industry competitors. And our worldwide body of buyers return time and time again for the opportunity to purchase the world’s finest collectible, important and historic firearms available for sale today.

pistols, the Dr. Joseph Murphy Collection, the personal collection war trophies of Brigadier General Theo C. Mataxis, a veteran of WWII, the Korean War, Vietnam and an advisor in Afghanistan, the Norm Flayderman collection, remarkable Kentucky long rifles and pistols from the collections of Dr. Douglas Sirkin, Woody Frey, and Frank Sujansky and the Elliott Burka Remington collection, among many others.

A true highlight for the Julia’s team–as well as firearms enthusiasts worldwide–was the auction of the world class Elmer Keith Estate Collection. One of the most renowned authorities on arms and ammunition in the 20th century, Elmer Keith was a thought leader on ballistic performance, a prolific book author, a staff writer at prestigious firearms publications and the creative genius behind

While other auction companies focus on sheer volume over quality, we have maintained our focus on outstanding firearms– many with full provenance. The firearms we’ve sold in recent years read like a “Who’s Who” in the gun world. Our fine firearms team has handled guns and related militaria that belonged to Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt, Ernest Hemingway, Jesse James, General George Custer, Annie Oakley, the Dodge brothers and many other wellknown public figures.

Julia’s fine firearms division is simply the finest resource for buying and selling extraordinary firearms and militaria.

As the world’s largest and most trusted firearms auctioneer, we are the company most often chosen by elite, well known enthusiasts and museums to handle and sell their collections. Our talent, scope, and scale has resulted in hugely successful sales of the Evergreen Ventures Collection (formerly on display at the Evergreen Aviation Museum) of Class-3 weapons, the Wes Adams Collection of Winchesters, the Geoff Sturgess Collection of Auto Loading

Rare and Historic Colt Whitneyville-Walker Pistol “A Company #210” (est. $500,000-1,000,000)

Sold for $920,000

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Firearms Division

Rare Panel Scene Engraved Colt SAA Revolver (Murphy Collection) Sold for $701,500 (est. $350,000-600,000)

the .44 Magnum, the most powerful handgun at the time of its introduction. Examples from his collection represented the finest rarities from manufacturers including Westley Richards, Holland & Holland, Hoffman Arms, Smith & Wesson, Ruger and Colt, among many others. Julia’s offered more than 70 lots from this true American legend. His iconic #5, a Colt single action army revolver custom designed by Mr. Keith and Harold Croft, realized $80,500, and his famous “Jim Corbett” man-eating tiger rifle, perhaps the most important and iconic double rifle ever offered for sale, realized an astounding $265,000.

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An incredible factory engraved gold and silver Colt single action army revolver that was part of the 1876 Colt exhibit at the Philadelphia World’s Fair that realized $333,500.

Rare Colt Model 1883 U.S. Navy Gatling Gun, which realized $322,000.

A phenomenal Walther MP-PP Blowback prototype, shoulder stock lug, which realized $109,250.

A fabulous early Confederate 1st national battle flag that realized $71,875.

Julia’s fine firearms division is the best marketplace for maximizing the value on remarkable guns and related materials. Some sales highlights include:

Julia’s travels worldwide to bring the best firearms collections to auction. We have represented consignors from Tasmania, Switzerland, Greece, the Middle East, South America, Denmark as well as clients from all 50 states.

Cased Engraved Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle (Adams Collection) (est. $100,000-175,000)

Cased One of Two Surviving First Prototype Model 1893 Borchardt Semi-Auto Pistol (Sturgess Collection) (est. $125,000-250,000)

Sold for $224,250

Sold for $161,000

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About Julia’s

Our History with Deep Roots in Excellence and Legacy Maine Heritage; Global Perspective

Jim graduated from college in 1974, bought the business from his father, and continued to grow it. By the early 1980s, Julia’s was known as a significant regional auction house. A few years later, Jim began to organize the auction house into specialty divisions as well as investing in the production of high quality print catalogs.

These efforts paid off, and by the late 1980s, the company enjoyed a national reputation of excellence.

Our company’s roots in honesty and integrity were planted in the boyhood days of our founder, Jim Julia. In the 1950s, Jim’s father, Arthur, ran a successful insurance business. However, Arthur’s true calling was antiques, and so he started a small antiques business.

His then school-aged son, Jim, picked up on his father’s passion and started working in the store during weekends and vacations.

Even as a youngster, Jim couldn’t get enough of fine antiques, artwork, firearms and historical ephemera.

By the early 1990s, Jim established five specialty catalog divisions for the company. These include fine firearms; rare lamps and glass; toys, dolls, and antique advertising; fine art, antiques; and rare antique decoys. Each quickly established leadership roles in their respective areas.

A few years later, when Jim was old enough to drive, he made house calls to area estates. But not everyone was interested in selling their antiques and heirlooms. Then Jim had an idea that would change his family’s business forever–offering auction services to sell these fine items to a larger audience of buyers. Soon after, in the mid1960s, Arthur started a small country auction house which quickly became popular in central Maine.

He learned a lesson from another Maine company, L.L. Bean, and instituted a limited 45 day guarantee. Even today this is unique in the auction industry. This guarantee provides peace of mind to bidders and buyers, and encourages them to bid from around the world with confidence.

Although Julia’s sold its interest in its decoy division in the 1990s, it continues today to be the exclusive auctioneer for this former division. A highlight of this relationship occurred in 2000.

In cooperation with the Guyette & Schmidt Decoy Auction Company and Sotheby’s, Jim Julia shared the Sotheby’s auction podium with Sotheby’s auctioneers to auction the $11 million McCleary Decoy Collection. Jim was the first and only outside auctioneer to ever auction at Sotheby’s New York auction house.

This achievement forever elevated him, and his namesake auction house, to international reputation–an ironclad status that continues almost two decades onward.

The auction industry has seen enormous changes since the Julia family founded the company almost five decades ago. Perhaps

Two generations of Julia auctioneers. Jim and Sandy Julia together with his parents Arthur and Lilla Julia.

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About Julia’s

Julia’s Boston Office

Located in Historic 1790 House at 827 Main Street, Woburn, Massachusetts the most profound have been in the last decade, with technology making it possible to buy and sell remotely at auction from the convenience of your laptop or mobile device. But Jim and his father have always insisted that there’s nothing that compares to attending a Julia’s auction in person! And they are absolutely right.

Julia’s customers rave about: • Our dazzling previews, where you can handle and inspect any auction lot–or just take in the beauty of the entirety of the auction. We have reviewing stations set up with magnifiers, and our experts are at the ready to answer your questions.

• Our fabulous auctioneers, whose chants, good humor and high energy will keep you bidding, laughing and focused throughout every moment of auction day.

• Julia’s “best in the business” team. It’s all hands on deck auction day, and our entire staff has one goal–to ensure your buying or selling experience exceeds your expectations on every level.

• The camaraderie developed with other enthusiasts who share their passions. Collector friends often make Julia’s auctions their gathering or reunion destination.

• The absolute thrill of raising a paddle, bidding and winning in person.

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And, of course, Julia’s famous free lunch buffet–offering delicious treats for all to enjoy.

Today Julia’s has three divisions focused on Rare & Collectible Firearms, Fine Art, Asian & Antiques and Rare Lamps, Glass & Fine Jewelry. Combined annual sales of these three divisions make Julia’s one of the top ten antique Auctioneers in North America.

The company employs over thirty full time staff and has a team of over thirty specialists that assist in the cataloging and vetting process.

In 2012 Julia’s expanded into a second location in the Greater Boston area. In keeping with our tradition and values, we are located in the Historic 1790 House in the Boston suburb of Woburn, MA. Our office is convenient to Interstate 95/ Route 128–less than 1/2 mile from the exit.

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Why You Should Work with James D. Julia, Inc. Jim’s Passion for his Product is Evident There are so many reasons to sell and buy at James D. Julia.

Reputation. We have been involved in the auction business for almost five decades and have established and maintained an impeccable reputation for honesty and fair dealing with both buyers and sellers.

Seller’s Commission Rates on High Value Items as low as...

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avish, full color brochures mailed L globally to clients.

Live event promotions and advertising.

Press Releases. We issue both pre-sale and post-sale press releases to major domestic and international media publications, as well as focus on the subject being offered.

Our Catalogs. Our catalogs are the finest in the industry. They are full color and lavishly illustrated, often with multiple photos per item. It is our intention to place the goods in our client’s hands via our catalog and presentation is our utmost goal.

Our Website. Our popular website is constantly being updated to increase views and traffic. We post each catalog online, complete with multiple images, ZOOMin features, and our unique 360° view on selected items.

We guarantee our descriptions which are fully detailed, honest and accurate. They are prepared by the finest specialists in the industry. Our catalogers are recognized for their special knowledge in the niche that they catalog. If an item does not match up to its Julia description and it has a major impact on the value, it can be returned without question. This guarantee, nearly unique in the industry, encourages bidders to participate in a far more confident manner than they would if the goods were not guaranteed. This, of course, means more money for our consignors.

Live Events. We participate in various trade shows throughout the country, solely to promote our clients’ goods and upcoming auctions.

Live Internet Bidding. All our auctions are now online. By hosting our auctions on these platforms, we are exposing our clients’ goods to virtually millions of proven affluent collectors and enthusiasts.

Telemarketing. Julia’s has a database of thousands and thousands of past bidders and buyers. This database allows us to discern what the client is interested in collecting and to provide specific recommendations that may appeal to them. In addition, we receive inquiries from around the world regarding lots that are being auctioned or upcoming auctions. We also call these leads to share items that they may find interesting in the upcoming auction.

All of our telemarketing is conducted by Julia’s staff so that all information remains confidential and we can assure the quality of the calls.

Advertising and Marketing. Julia’s has the most comprehensive and aggressive advertising and marketing operations in the business. This includes: • Many of the major collector and antique publications here and abroad.

• Major regional general publications.

• Membership lists and newsletters for various collector organizations.

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Dedicated Auction Staff

Experienced and Professional Team Electronic and Social Marketing. The company publishes a monthly newsletter for each division as well as issuing auction reminders as auction days approach. We also use various social media feeds to promote our auctions, events and highlights.

key aspects of an item, or just that extra effort in the auctioning process sometimes can mean 10-20% difference. This is a win-win for everyone involved in the sale.

Service. Our philosophy is to have personable and professional relationships with all of our customers. It is our goal that every interaction you have with us is as convenient, pleasant and helpful as possible. If you have questions, we will provide you with accurate and timely information. If you have special needs, we will do everything we can to satisfy those needs–within reason, of course.

Finest and Most Comfortable Auction Facility in the Industry.

We are proud of our state of the art auction facility in Fairfield, Maine. Our customers describe it as well lit, airy, inviting and comfortable. Unlike some competing auction houses which take their auctions on the road, we have the capability for in-house preview sessions. And, because a client’s goods come to our auction facility and stay here, there is less handling and less potential for any damage to take place.

Large Collection Transport. We can arrange for pickup and delivery of your goods to our auction facility in a safe, insured and convenient manner.

We Are Auctioneers Only, Not Dealer/Auctioneers, We Work for You! Our primary goals are selling and maximizing the return on YOUR auction consignments. In a situation in which an auctioneer consigns a large number of items to his own auction, there is the potential for the auctioneer to work harder to sell their offerings than those of the clients’. Although this is not illegal, we don’t do this at Julia’s as a matter of policy and consider it a conflict of interest.

Location. There are three major airports serving our auction facility. We are located just one mile off Interstate 95, a stone’s throw to a number of good motels and dining destinations.

The Julia Staff. Our people make up one of the finest auction teams in the country. Our staff consists primarily of long term Julia employees, skilled and specifically trained in the handling of rare and valuable items.

Terms. At Julia’s, the commission structure is based on what you consign to us. Your rate is proportional to the quality and value of the items consigned to us. The higher their quality and value, the lower your commission rate will be. It can even get as low as 0%!

Our contracts are straightforward and have no “hidden charges.”

Owner Auctioneer Combination. James D. Julia Auctioneers is one of the few upscale auction houses in North America where the owner, Jim Julia, performs the majority of the auctioneering, along with a few other key employees. As such, we know our customers and their specific needs. Including details about a lot, promoting Visit www.jamesdjulia.com for more information

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Customer Testimonials

Honesty & Integrity

A Business Built on Trust You were so patient with my questions and so thorough with your explanations as to the procedure that would ensure that I soon began to feel more comfortable in dealing with your company. You were always courteous and responsive to my inquiries.

—Frances B. Napowsa

This is a firm that reeks of success in all that they do. We learned long ago when we first started collecting, when you buy, buy the best. So when we decided to sell, we wanted what we considered the best team. The end result was everything we anticipated and much more.

—Bob & Jackie Stewart

The auction house and their employees are efficient, extremely competent, and have an extensive knowledge of art. They have always responded to our questions and offered us excellent advice.

—Robinson Callen You are a masterful salesman and your enthusiasm, determination, persistence and continued ability to overcome whatever obstacles that arose during negotiations were central to this collection ultimately selling.

—Sheila Goldman

I am writing to express my complete and thorough satisfaction with your services in your recent auction. I found your company and staff to be extremely knowledgeable and professional with regards to my consigned items. I could not be more satisfied with every step of the process, appraisal, transport, advertisement and sale of my consigned items.

—Ron Ogletree

I also wanted to applaud your staff ’s cataloging and advertising efforts.

The pictures, brochures and catalogs provided an excellent overview of the items to be sold and they arrived in a timely manner. Additionally, your website pictured all the items with a thorough description of each lot.

—Bonnie Proudian We especially appreciated the personal attention that your employees gave us, which included coming to Maryland to examine, appraise, pack and transport artwork, furniture and other collectibles to Maine for your annual summer auction.

—Mark Rankin, Ann Rasmussen

The write up and pictures in the auction catalog were outstanding. This is probably why it sold for four times the amount that I agreed to let it go for ($18,000 vs. $4,500). I very much appreciate what you and Julia Auctions did for me.

—Earl Timpke

I would heartily endorse and encourage anyone in the decision-making process to consider Julia Auctions as not only a viable choice but a wise one too.

—Hildreth S. Rodrigues

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Customer Testimonials

A Family Business

Jim & Sandy Julia on the Auction Floor Over the years I have attended numerous major gun, knife and military auctions both as a buyer and a seller. Never have I witnessed an auction that was run with such clarity, finesse and smoothness as James Lucie, consignor you and your staff managed to do with this sale. I can only recommend the J.D. Julia Auction House in the highest degree possible to anyone contemplating a sale of their treasures.

—Jim Lucie

James D. Julia, Inc.

As we began James D. Julia, Inc. presents The Extraordinary Wes Adams Collection researching options, March 3, 2012, October 1, 2012 & March 11, 2013 I contacted a number of qualified resources and unanimously your name came up with excellent reviews.

Upon our first meeting I acquired a level of confidence and trust in the skilled knowledge you presented of your craft.

I am grateful for the “pros and cons” that you shared with me The Collection of Wes Adams Sold for $300,900 to shed light on what direction would be the most appropriate choice for our family.

The Extraordinary Wes Adams Collection March 13, 2012, October 1, 2012 & March 11, 2013

Sold for $477,250

The Famous John Dodge Winchester 1886 and Savage 1899 (Combined total estimate for both guns: $300,000–425,000)

Extraordinary, One of a Kind, Relief Engraved, Gold & Nickel Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle (Est: $200,000–300,000)

...we had a terrific time and I was so impressed with the operation of James D. Julia. I could work there! It was a pleasure meeting you, Andrew, Jim and the whole team. That was what was so impressive, you have a TEAM and all seem to work together so well. Even though it was such an emotional time, we were both happy we came.

—Nancy Steffes

...The revenue of the sales proved very rewarding and I was in awe of how strategically everything was planned and followed through. Your professionalism has its own elevation of excellence.

—Elizabeth Adams and the Wes Adams family

The gun fraternity all agree on one thing; that your description and catalogs far surpass anyone else in the business. The fraternity greatly appreciated the effort that goes into your auctions. Because of your efforts the world has seen a new art form, and the catalogs have become archival references.

—Bill Dykes

Whether selling or buying, I have had nothing but the best experience.

In fact the experience has been so good that I do not use any other auction company. Whether describing a firearm I buy or one that I am selling, your catalog descriptions and pictures are flawless leaving no flaw or attribute out. It’s almost as good as being there.

—F. G. Rhodes

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You and your staff handled the sale with professionalism and yet with a kindness that is usually reserved for special friends. Jay and I have considered you and your entire staff friends for many years.

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Thank You

World Class Auction Company With a Personal Touch

Thank you for taking the time to read this publication. We have the finest auction team that I have ever worked with, and they do a wonderful job for both our consignors and our buyers.

Today, more than ever it is critical to do business with a company that you can trust. Back in 1974 I purchased the business from my father. He always taught me that, “bought right is half sold.” That basic tenet drives the auction business today. Great merchandise consigned at realistic, low estimates will usually generate the best results for our consignors.

Year after year we continue to prove the validity of this formula.

As we have grown from a small auction barn to one of the leading antique auction houses in North America, we continue to retain this formula. Our combined team of in house staff and knowledgeable specialists provide a level of expertise and customer service that I feel is unmatched in the auction industry.

Back in my teens my father sent me out to “pick” from many of the houses within a fifty mile radius of Fairfield. I still remember the feeling of knocking on the door and introducing myself, just hoping to get inside and discover some treasures.

I found that being honest and fair with my clients was the best policy almost fifty years ago and it is the same today.

I look forward to doing business with you and hope you come to an upcoming auction here in Fairfield. As my staff hears me say, “It is at the center of everything in Maine. The mountains, the lakes and the ocean, all less than an hour away.”

—Jim Julia

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Rare Lamps, Glass & Fine Jewelry Division

Tiffany Studios Drop-Head Dragonfly Table Lamp Sold for $515,475 (estimate: $120,000-180,000)

Julia’s Rare Lamps, Glass & Fine Jewelry Division is one of the few divisions in the United States dedicated to this category. Measured by our annual sales we are one of the top five auctioneers in the United States focused on Rare Lamps and Glass.

The key to our success is an honest and fair approach to our clients and taking the time to understand their wants, needs and concerns. At our core is a focus on helping our clients achieve their goals.

The leader of this spectacular team is Mike Fredericks. Mike has been heading this team since 2013, and has been in a management role with Julia’s since 2005. Mike brings high energy, a passion for working with our clients and a dedication to bring undiscovered treasures to the world.

Mike Fredericks Prior to leading this division, Mike led our Operations team, where his hands on approach was instrumental in learning about this division. From coordinating the logistics of packing, photographing, shipping and displaying 15,000 antiques annually, to managing all of our facilities and interacting with client delivery or shipping questions. This foundation, and a career in sales prior to Julia’s, gives Mike a unique perspective unlike many others.

He understands how things work, and how to generate results for his clients.

The department is supported by Administrative Manager Julie Killam who has been with James D. Julia since 1996. Her warmth and exceptional knowledge of the auction process make her the “go to” person for most of our clients.

The department also has a full stable of national consultant specialty professionals who are called upon on an as needed basis, adding to the division’s great bench strength of knowledge and expertise.

Julie Killam

This includes former Division Manager Dudley Browne, who has been with Julia’s since 2001, and continues to consult with Julia’s and catalog our Rare Lamp & Glass consignments. Dudley travels extensively in North America and abroad, working with consignors of rare glass and lamps. Dudley is a lifelong lamp and glass enthusiast who is known for his subject expertise, sales skills, and eternal quest for the next great find.

We frequently work with clients who are interested in consigning their entire collection. Our understanding of market conditions including the supply and demand capacity allow us to provide a unique perspective to inform and assist our clients in their decision making process. In 2016 we were asked to handle nine of these major groupings, with a low estimate of $1.6 Million. Our conservative but realistic approach to consignments, combined with our powerful marketing program and personal service resulted in nearly $3 Million in gross sales for these nine consignors, typically at much lower commission rates than our competitors.

We are proud to handle some of the finest collections of Rare Lamps, Glass & Fine Jewelry. Collections offered by Julia’s is a who’s who including Dr. Robert LeVere, Dean & Kate Armstrong, Dr. Mark Jackson, the Tiffany Lamp Collection of Jean Paul Loup, the Betty & Leonard Issod Collection of Wedgwood Fairyland and the Klabin Collection of Moser glass, to name a few.

Our comprehensive marketing includes our renowned lavish, full color catalogs, direct mail flyers, advertising in national and regional publications, and our use of electronic marketing with monthly e-newsletters, custom web pages, eblasts and the leading internet auction bidding platforms ensure that we reach dealers, collectors and other potential bidders around the world.

Please consider James D. Julia if you are thinking about consigning one item of significance or an entire collection to auction. We offer competitive commission rates as low as 0% for expensive items.

Platinum Cape Diamond Ring (est: $10,000-15,000)

Sold for $20,145

Tiffany Studios Peony Table Lamp with Rare Mosaic Turtleback Base Sold for $391,050 (estimate: $150,000-250,000)

What Our Clients Have to Say...

I have dealt with your sales and glass auctions for a number of years and have always appreciated the professionalism and customer service from those in your entire staff...Having examined lamps, glass and other items in the Art Nouveau/ Art Deco area for Mr. Bob Ogorek at numerous sites for a goodly number of years and being a collector and buyer for others for over forty years and dealing with auction house personnel as a basis for me so writing you herein. Thanking you and congratulating you on your impressive staff.

My Tifffany desk set collection was auctioned off by your company...and it came in at $69,000 which far exceeded our maximum estimates.

—Gerald M. Kaminski

Thank you for my copy of the auction catalogue which arrived yesterday. I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed and appreciated browsing through this superb publication! My items were beautifully photographed and presented as were all of the other items in your extensive line up. If the bidding results reflect the caliber of the presentation, we will be in excellent shape!!!

If you want the “best of the best” contact James D. Julia, Inc. Service all the way from first contact to check received.

—Audrey Higgins

Galle Cameo Penguin Vase (est: $20,000-30,000)

Sold for $46,689

I had submitted a photo of the set and itemized information to a few other auction houses. None of them handled the whole situation as professionally.

—Murray Bernard

—Jeff Purtell

Tiffany Diamond & Sapphire Necklace (est: $8,000-12,000)

Sold for $14,813

Mt. Washington Royal Flemish (est: $17,500-22,500)

Sold for $18,960

Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre Imps on a Bridge Tree House Charger Sold for $26,662 (estimate: $25,000-35,000)

I have had the pleasure of having been a client of James D. Julia, Inc. as both buyer and seller. They have performed admirably in both functions. Mike Fredericks has gone out of his way to help me in my quest for the finest lamps for my collection. In our frequent conversations, he has been refreshingly candid about the pluses and minuses of items that interested me. Julie Killam has always responded to my inquiries promptly and in a friendly manner. If you are looking for an honest, dependable auction house, whose commissions are amongst the lowest in the industry, you can do no better than to place your trust in James D. Julia, Inc.

To say that the James D. Julia Rare Lamps, Glass & Fine Jewelry Division’s November auction was a success would be an understatement. This Division so successfully run by Mike Fredericks always enjoys fantastic results. Always.

—Alan Jaffee, MD

—Philip Shapiro

I wish to express my sincere appreciation to Julia’s Inc. for the service afforded me in selling items at auction. Every detail was handled in a most professional way. Your firm was so helpful in every aspect of each transaction. Thank you for your help to our family!

We really appreciate the work of Dudley and Mike in finding out about this item. They really went out of their way in this. It really was a result of their work that the candlesticks did so well.

—Sally Glover

Handel Mountain Stream Lamp (est: $10,000-15,000)

Sold for $35,550

—Antique Week I am very pleased with how I was treated and without question would be happy to recommend your company to anyone willing to receive first hand information from a first time consignor.

—Harry & Carol Prout

Loetz Phaenomen ( Jackson Coll.) (est: $3,000-5,000)

Sold for $29,625

Tiffany Turtleback Lantern (est: $10,000-20,000)

Sold for $21,330

Tiffany Studios Peony Border Floor Lamp Sold for $172,500 (estimate: $125,000-175,000)

Thank you and Julia’s Auctions very much for all the great work you did for the Sandwich Glass Museum in the November glass auction...Deaccessioning is a very complex and sensitive process for museums and your help aided the Museum in acquiring funds for future significant glass and historical purchases.

—Nezka Pfeifer, Curator of Glass, Sandwich Glass Museum I would like to thank James Julia for doing exemplary job in presenting the lamps I had for consignment. They were thorough and friendly and communicative in setting up and displaying the items in such a professional manner! I look forward to dealing with them again in the future.

—Bill Dunn Tiffany & Co. Olympian Pattern Sterling Silver Flatware (est: $20,000-25,000)

Sold for $45,622

Webb Cameo Vase (est: $17,500-22,500)

Sold for $33,180

Lalique Sirenes Stoppered Vase (est: $10,000-15,000)

Sold for $17,775

Large Galle Marquetry Iris Vase ( Jackson Collection) (est: $15,000-25,000) Sold for $53,325

Rare Lamps, Glass & Fine Jewelry Division | lg@jamesdjulia.com | +1 (207) 453-7125 | www.jamesdjulia.com Fairfield, Maine, USA | Woburn, Massachusetts, USA | Auctioneer: James D. Julia | Lic#: ME AR83 | MA AU1406 | NH 2511

James D. Julia, Inc. | info@jamesdjulia.com | +1 (207) 453-7125 | www.jamesdjulia.com Fairfield, Maine, USA | Boston, Massachusetts, USA | Auctioneer: James D. Julia | Lic#: ME AR83 | MA AU1406 | NH 2511