Our history: $80,000 could buy you a 'holy relic' - The Cincinnati Enquirer
“The rifle has come full circle, back in Cincinnati – at least until Saturday.‘If you are an Audubon collector and passionate about Audubon, or if you are the Cincinnati Museum Center, this is sort of a holy relic,’ Cowan said.”
Brad Wanstrath Performs an Evaluation in The Coastal Breeze
“Appraiser Brad Wanstrath, who has nearly 40 years of experience in the jewelry industry, including certifications from the Diamond Council of America and the Gemological Institute of America, examined the ring with precision and expertise.”
Cleveland Business Manager Carrie Pinney in The Cleveland Plain-Dealer
“A lot of what we do is help people establish expectations,” Pinney said. She pointed to a large Asian floor vase awaiting the next auction. “It might be worth a couple hundred dollars,” she said. “The heirs thought it would go for a couple of thousand.”
Director of Jewelry Brad Wanstrath in the The Naples Daily News
“Having a partial collection doesn’t necessarily kill an item’s value totally but it does hurt it. You never know, someone out there may need your three albums to make a complete set.”
Cowan's Named Best Old West Collectibles Auction by True West
“In this highly competitive category, Wes Cowan’s auction house took the lead in 2017, showcasing some pretty impressive offerings.”
American Indian Art Director Danica M. Farnand in Auction Central News
“I find Remington’s sculptures to be powerful, classic renderings of a romantic view of the American West,” Farnand said. “ I think this is why his work continues to be sought after by collectors and Western Art enthusiasts.”
This Is What a Half-Million Dollar Desk Looks Like - Cincinnati Magazine
“A capacity crowd. Battling phone calls. Bated breath. Someone in the room waiting, quietly, until sweeping in and moving the conversation toward the half-million dollar mark. Multiple records broken. Ten minutes that felt like forever.”
Antique appraisal event draws crowd at School for Advanced Research - Santa Fe New Mexican
“Throughout the afternoon, more than 100 people came to the historic east-side complex, toting jewelry and artwork and textiles for appraisal by Wes Cowan, an anthropologist of Antiques Roadshow and History Detectives fame, and his team from Cincinnati.”
Gold Rush paper Americana in Cowan’s sale reveals personal experiences - Coin World
“Letters and documents recording individual experiences during the Gold Rush were featured as Cowan’s Auctions in Cincinnati offered selections from the collection of Eric C. Caren on Sept. 8.”
