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About Thurston Nichols

A Third-Generation Legacy in Antiques

Thurston Nichols is a third-generation art and antiques dealer from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Trained by his father - an American Picker decades before the term became popular - who was himself taught by his own father. With more than 30 years of hands-on experience and an exceptionally discerning eye, Thurston helps private collectors and industry professionals buy, sell, and build remarkable collections they are proud to own.

Antique folk art from the Thurston Nichols collection

Our Approach

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Integrity

Every recommendation I make is grounded in honesty and guided entirely by your best interests. My goal is to serve as a trusted advisor and a genuine catalyst for your collection.

Expertise

With over three decades in the field, I help you establish clear collection goals, make well-informed acquisition decisions, and develop your holdings in a purposeful, rewarding direction.

Passion

A lifelong devotion to antique and folk art drives everything I do. I bring that same enthusiasm to every client engagement, ensuring you achieve the best possible outcome at auction or sale.

Buying, Selling & Estate Services

We Are Actively Buying Fine Art & Antiques

Thurston Nichols is always in the market for exceptional pieces. Whether you have a single work of significance or an entire collection to place, we welcome the conversation. Call 610-972-4563 to discuss what you have.

Acquisitions

Actively Buying

Thurston is continuously seeking high-quality antiques, folk art, fine furniture, oil paintings, sculptures, stoneware, and Americana of every kind. If you own a piece - or an entire collection - of genuine quality and provenance, we want to hear from you. We pay fair, competitive prices and handle every acquisition with the utmost professionalism and discretion.

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Auction & Liquidation

Auction & Liquidation Services

When it is time to sell, having the right partner makes all the difference. Thurston offers comprehensive auction and liquidation services, leveraging decades of market knowledge and an extensive network of serious collectors and trade buyers. Whether you are dispersing a single important piece or liquidating a large collection, we will develop a strategic plan to achieve the best possible result on your behalf.

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Estate Services

Estate Evaluations

Settling an estate requires trusted, experienced guidance. Thurston provides thorough on-site estate evaluations, bringing his trained eye and deep market knowledge to assess antiques, art, and decorative objects with accuracy and care. We help families and executors understand the true value of what they hold - and chart the best path forward, whether that means selling, donating, or preserving pieces for future generations.

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My collection spans the 18th and 19th centuries of American furniture and decorative arts, encompassing paintings, sculpture, stoneware, and weathervanes, alongside distinguished objects of the 20th and 21st centuries. Each piece is chosen with the same exacting standard: authenticity, rarity, and enduring significance.

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The Collection

Exceptional Antique Art, Personally Selected

Thurston Nichols Folk Art Is Fine Art offers a carefully curated inventory of antiques and folk art, each piece chosen for its authenticity, rarity, and enduring appeal. With more than 30 years of professional expertise, Thurston helps collectors at every level - whether you are building a new collection or refining an established one - make confident, well-informed decisions about what to acquire, sell, or preserve.

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  • Carvings & Sculptures
  • Decorative Arts
  • Fine Furniture
  • Native American Art
  • Oil Paintings
  • Redware & Stoneware
  • Watercolors & Drawings
  • Mid-Century Modern
  • Weathervanes

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

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Thurston Nichols is a third-generation art and antiques dealer based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. He learned the trade from his father - a true American Picker long before the term became popular - who was himself taught by his own father. With more than 30 years of hands-on experience and an exceptionally discerning eye, Thurston helps private collectors and industry professionals buy, sell, and build remarkable collections they are proud to own.

Thurston Nichols is headquartered in Bethlehem, PA, and proudly serves collectors and industry professionals throughout the United States. He participates in prestigious Antiques Council shows including the Nantucket Antique Show and the Charleston Antique Show. For personal inquiries or consulting engagements, reach Thurston directly at 610-972-4563.

You can view and inquire about pieces directly through this website, or meet Thurston in person at the Antiques Council shows he participates in - the Nantucket Antique Show each July and the Charleston Antique Show each March. For specific acquisition requests, appraisal questions, or to discuss a particular piece, call 610-972-4563 or email tn@thurstonnichols.com.

Thurston maintains an expertly curated inventory spanning Carvings and Sculptures, Decorative Arts, Fine Furniture, Native American Art, Oil Paintings, Redware and Stoneware, Watercolors and Drawings, Mid-Century Modern Pieces, and Weathervanes. Every piece is personally selected for its authenticity, provenance, and exceptional quality.

Thurston provides comprehensive, nationwide consulting services to private collectors and trade professionals alike. He works closely with clients to define collection goals, identify the right objects to acquire or divest, navigate auction markets with confidence, and strategically develop a collection into something truly extraordinary. Call 610-972-4563 to schedule a consultation.

Antiques Council Member

Meet Thurston at These Prestigious Shows

Thurston Nichols is a proud member of The Antiques Council - a prestigious national organization of antiques dealers that sponsors world-class shows of the highest integrity throughout the United States. Come see the collection in person at these upcoming events.

March 2026 • Charleston, SC

The Charleston Show

Antiques - Art - Design

March 19 - 22, 2026
Festival Hall, 56 Beaufain St., Charleston SC 29401
Fri & Sat: 10am - 6pm • Sun: 11am - 5pm

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April 24 - 26, 2026 • Valley Forge, PA

The Pennsylvania Antiques Show

Antiques - Art - Americana

April 24 - 26, 2026
Valley Forge Casino Resort, King of Prussia, PA
Fri & Sat: 11am - 6pm • Sun: 11am - 4pm
Preview Party: Thursday, April 23, 2026 | 5 - 9pm

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July 2026 • Nantucket, MA

The Nantucket Show

Antiques - Art - Design

July 17 - 20, 2026
Bartlett's Farm, 33 Bartlett's Farm Road, Nantucket
Fri: 11am - 6pm • Sat - Sun: 9am - 5pm • Mon: 9am - 4pm

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August 2026 • Castine, ME

Downeast Antique Show

Antiques - Art - Americana

August 2026
Castine, Maine
A distinguished gathering of antiques dealers in the charming coastal village of Castine, Maine.

September • York, PA

Greater York Antique Show

Antiques - Art - Americana

September
York, Pennsylvania
A premier antiques show in the heart of Pennsylvania, featuring top dealers from across the region.

January 2027 • Nashville, TN

The Nashville Antique & Garden Show

Antiques - Art - Garden

Nashville, Tennessee
A distinguished gathering of premier antiques, fine art, and garden dealers from across the country.

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Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

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Whether you are looking to acquire a remarkable antique, seek expert guidance on your collection, or explore a consulting engagement, Thurston Nichols is here to help.