Boehm birds let collectors’ imaginations fly

A Boehm porcelain American Bald Eagle sold for $4,600 plus the buyer’s premium in November 2018 at J. Garrett Auctioneers. Image courtesy of J. Garrett Auctioneers and LiveAuctioneers.
A Boehm porcelain American Bald Eagle sold for $4,600 plus the buyer’s premium in November 2018 at J. Garrett Auctioneers. Image courtesy of J. Garrett Auctioneers and LiveAuctioneers.
A Boehm porcelain American Bald Eagle sold for $4,600 plus the buyer’s premium in November 2018. Image courtesy of J. Garrett Auctioneers and LiveAuctioneers.

NEW YORK — Think of porcelain and the names that come to mind include Meissen, IPM, Limoges and Wedgwood, but Boehm (pronounced ‘Beam’) deserves a place in that roster, too. The American porcelain maker may not have centuries of history under its belt, but in its 70 years in New Jersey, the company has earned a reputation for fine craftsmanship and a high degree of realism.

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