"Auction Action"

We continue to hunt treasures at auctions throughout the Hudson Valley. Last week Susan and I attended an auction that was geared toward attracting men. Dozens of clocks ( even one that sold for over seventeen thousand dollars) tools and this very large bear. (Please forgive the blurry shot, I rushed to get it.)
COMPETITION AT AUCTION WAS FIERCE THIS WEEK

Between the dead framed owl and the primitive benches we were able to pick out some surprising deals. This shot of Susan was taken around midnight, ( the dog door stop already sold) the pair of holiday paintings will be in hiding till HiHo's open house in November.

SUSAN LOOKING GOOD EVEN AT MIDNIGHT SOLD

The best purchase of the night was this beautiful three piece set. Hand painted with a lovely worn patina and sweet cottage roses.

WAITING TO BE LOADED ON THE TRUCK

NOW FEATURED IN THE FRONT ROOM OF HIHO SOLD

Hours spent at auction are filled with visiting other shop owners. I even spend time drawing and planning future changes to the shop, I pour over trade magazines and edit choices in wholesale catalogs. Many auction houses have slices of homemade pies and cakes, always hard to resist. Susan even says "it wouldn't be an auction if Heidi wasn't eating". Often when Claudia joins me she will comment "did you just buy something?" I have attended so many auctions over the years it's second nature for me to bid and continue on with my pie,catalog, drawing or my visit with a friend. Long, long nights, loading the truck in the heat, rain, snow are a part of the business. To my surprise, I still love the hunt, we refer to it as "Auction Action".