John Sollo
John Sollo's career as a dealer began casually in the late 1970s, with visits to estate sales and country auctions. Developing a love of folk art, he began his aesthetic education by reading and, most meaningfully, conversing with knowledgeable dealers and collectors. He became both a picker and a dealer. Folk Art was his focus until 1987 when he became hooked on modern design. Along with a handful of other enthusiasts, scholars, and experts he has defined and created the market for mid-century...See more
John Sollo's career as a dealer began casually in the late 1970s, with visits to estate sales and country auctions. Developing a love of folk art, he began his aesthetic education by reading and, most meaningfully, conversing with knowledgeable dealers and collectors. He became both a picker and a dealer. Folk Art was his focus until 1987 when he became hooked on modern design. Along with a handful of other enthusiasts, scholars, and experts he has defined and created the market for mid-century design. In person and in print, on television and radio, as a lecturer and author, he has brought thousands of collectors to appreciate the appeal of Modern's diverse and exciting aesthetics. Today he and his partner, David Rago, hold two major auctions a year in New Jersey, USA. John is described by Antiques and Arts Weekly as: "a premier authority in 20th Century Modern". Lita Solis-Cohen is Senior Editor at Maine Antique Digest and has had a long association with Miller's, contributing to numerous titles. She has been involved in the antiques trade for over 30 years and is advisor to the American Antiques Roadshow Bookclub. See less
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