Author Archives: John

May 18, 2013 Auction Catalogs

The auction starts at 9:30am EST, Saturday, May 18 in the historic Cherokee Mills building, 2240 Sutherland Ave., Knoxville, TN 37919. Preview Friday, May 17 from noon to 6:00 PM or by appointment. Over 725 lots from Southern collections and Tennessee estates. A non-internet Discovery Auction will follow the conclusion of the cataloged auction. May [...]

East Tennessee Basket Documentation Day – East Tennessee History Center – March 2nd

PROGRAM:   East Tennessee Basket Documentation Day DATE:  Saturday, March 2, 2013, 10 a.m. – 12 LOCATION:   East Tennessee History Center auditorium                         601 S. Gay Street                         Knoxville, TN 37902 ADMISSION:   FREE / Includes free admission to the Museum of East Tennessee History  (KNOXVILLE, TN)  Do you have a basket made in East Tennessee in the [...]

Maine Antique Digest describes Case marketing strategy

Karla Klein Albertson, from the Maine Antique Digest, interviews John Case and reveals the direction of Case Antiques strategy. Albertson describes the approach as a regional/national/international balancing act. Also quoted in the article is Vice-president Sarah Campbell Drury, who handles the Nashville end of the Case operation. Americana, Southern Art, Folklore, Pottery Read more about Case Antiques [...]

Metro Pulse Uncovers Story of Missing Painting

Knoxville’s Metro Pulse wrote an extremely interesting article about one of the featured items for our upcoming October 6th Southern Antiques Auction. Case recently uncovered a missing piece from Knoxville’s historic artist, Lloyd Branson, who worked out of his studio on Gay Street from 1854-1925. The article provides background and highlights this wonderful find. Be sure to [...]

Case appointed to Tennessee Executive Residence Preservation Foundation (TERPF) Board of Directors

John Case, president of Case Antiques Inc., Auctions & Appraisals, has been appointed to the board of directors of the Tennessee Executive Residence Preservation Foundation. The not-for-profit foundation is charged with the acquisition and management of the interiors, including furnishings and artwork, of the public reception and formal entertainment areas within the Tennessee executive residence [...]