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Peter Wilson is an autioneer - showman and chairman of Sotheby and Co
Peter Wilson is an autioneer - showman and chairman of Sotheby and Co

Peter Wilson is an autioneer - showman and chairman of Sotheby and Co

Date10/16/1967
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Original Toronto Star caption: Peter Wilson is an autioneer - showman and chairman of Sotheby and Co. [Incomplete]
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0117172F
Peter Gabriel: the long-haired showman of the '70s has changed into a bald-headed, jumpsuited plastic creature of the '80s, reviewer Henry Mietkiewicz says of concert last night
Peter Gabriel: the long-haired showman of the '70s has changed into a bald-headed, jumpsuited plastic creature of the '80s, reviewer Henry Mietkiewicz says of concert last night
7/3/1980
Heavy week of auctioneering didn't slow down Geoffrey Joyner, director of Sotheby's in Canada, when he took our quiz
Heavy week of auctioneering didn't slow down Geoffrey Joyner, director of Sotheby's in Canada, when he took our quiz
3/20/1980
Geoffrey Joyner, chief auctioneer of Sotheby's Canada, says the market for paintings is beginning to recover
Geoffrey Joyner, chief auctioneer of Sotheby's Canada, says the market for paintings is beginning to recover
5/22/1985
Expert opinion: Sotheby's appraiser Colin Ritchie listens as Gladys Mayers of Toronto asks about turn-of-the-century Japanese plate.
Expert opinion: Sotheby's appraiser Colin Ritchie listens as Gladys Mayers of Toronto asks about turn-of-the-century Japanese plate.
2/15/1987
There were plenty of buyers on hand last night at the opening of the two-day auction of paintings by Sotheby's at Simpson's Arcadian Court - but the t(...)
There were plenty of buyers on hand last night at the opening of the two-day auction of paintings by Sotheby's at Simpson's Arcadian Court - but the t(...)
10/27/1969
Depressed market, Geoffrey Joyner, vice-president of Sotheby Parke Bernet, shows A
Depressed market, Geoffrey Joyner, vice-president of Sotheby Parke Bernet, shows A
4/20/1982
Watch watchers: While assistant at right holds up a pocket watch and customers eyeball it, auctioneer John Phillips starts the bidding at Sotheby Parke Bernet's auction this week
Watch watchers: While assistant at right holds up a pocket watch and customers eyeball it, auctioneer John Phillips starts the bidding at Sotheby Parke Bernet's auction this week
10/20/1980
Peale, An old-school showman, By Frank Rasky Toronto Star, Norman Vincent Peale is an awful liar
Peale, An old-school showman, By Frank Rasky Toronto Star, Norman Vincent Peale is an awful liar
11/30/1978
Shot putter Brian Oldfield emerged as star of last night's pro track meet, being both performer and showman the new circuit needs so badly. He won his(...)
Shot putter Brian Oldfield emerged as star of last night's pro track meet, being both performer and showman the new circuit needs so badly. He won his(...)
5/11/1973
A Million-Dollar Look for The CNE, Douglas Wells, businesman, sportsman and showman, has submitted a plan to revolutionize the CNE. It includes a two-(...)
A Million-Dollar Look for The CNE, Douglas Wells, businesman, sportsman and showman, has submitted a plan to revolutionize the CNE. It includes a two-(...)
7/23/1969
Showman: Ron Cowan, 30, left, will bring nearly 200 exhibitors to the Cottage Show, which opens Feb. 5 in Metro East Trade Centre.
Showman: Ron Cowan, 30, left, will bring nearly 200 exhibitors to the Cottage Show, which opens Feb. 5 in Metro East Trade Centre.
1/27/1993
Always the showman, comic pianist Victor Borge last night toyed with 6,000-strong audience in the Forum at Ontario Place, says Star writer Ken McGooga(...)
Always the showman, comic pianist Victor Borge last night toyed with 6,000-strong audience in the Forum at Ontario Place, says Star writer Ken McGooga(...)
7/16/1973