Dan Dennis, Thanksgiving 2012

DAN DENNIS

April 18, 1945 - September 16, 2011

Dan Dennis passed away unexpectedly on a Friday night, after loading his truck for the Springield show and grilling steaks for he and his beloved wife, Vicki.  We have a feeling that Dan would have said that he passed the way he had  always hoped - doing the thing he loved, with the person he loved.  We can’t remember an auction that Dan missed,  and there is no doubt that his friends at Garth’s will miss his friendly smile and great stories.  While we are proud to handle ine examples from Dan and Vicki’s collection, the moment is bittersweet, as we mourn the loss of a dear friend.

To everything there is a season...December 2011

As the December Eclectic Auction booklet goes to press, cold weather is settling over the Midwest.

Despite the natural rhythm of this season - shorter days, a sleepy chill in the evening inviting hibernation -  the staff at Garth's is (much like the rest of the antiques and art community) bustling about, preparing for a

busy winter auction season:

•  We are but a week away from the Thanksgiving Americana auction;

•  The finishing touches are being made to the January Americana and Firearms catalog;

•  The final additions are being accepted for the late January Chinese and Continental auction.

It seems the days fly by more quickly than we can mark them off the calendar.  Fortunately, Justin, Cheryl-Lynn and many other members of our team cruise right along, noses to the grindstone, producing top-notch Eclectic Auctions.  It's a busy, but good time, to be at Garth's.  In the coming 10 weeks, we will sell four lifetime collections - three of whom have been Garth's regulars for longer than any of us can remember.  The care with which these collections have been assembled is awe-inspiring; and, definitely inspires us to take care as we bring them to market.  It is a good time to be here, and we are thankful.  Thankful for a team that  is passionate about getting it right - thorough research, world-class photography and design, and (not to be underestimated) service with a smile. Thankful for clients who trust us with their buying and selling needs.  Whatever the pace of your winter season, we hope your days are filled with passionate pursuits, satisfying accomplishments and moments of thankfulness.  

We look forward to connecting with you soon.

- Jeff & Amelia Jeffers