This past spring, ROADSHOW met up with RISD curator Elizabeth Williams and learned what it was like for her to see Michael Grogan's appraisal of a $10,000 to $15,000 Magnussen drawing on her television screen, and what the museum did next to unite the newly discovered design drawing with the finished piece it inspired.

At the 2005 Bismarck event, Asian Arts appraiser Lark Mason met Dee, the owner of a tattered but magnificent silk court screen, several hundred years old and apparently of Chinese origin. Dee said she’d come close to throwing it out, but eventually enlisted Mason’s help to sell it at auction. An auction that would wind up leaving Dee elated, and Mason and his colleagues in shock!

At John Sollo’s first-ever ROADSHOW event he met a guest named Nancy and discovered an extremely rare mahogany chair lived for many years — unloved and unused — in Nancy’s mother’s attic. When to Nancy’s astonishment Sollo appraised it for $80K to $120K, they each nearly needed to sit down. Here, join both of them again as they reunite to chat about their initial 2006 meeting in Philadelphia.

At ROADSHOW’s 2014 Birmingham, Alabama, event, appraiser Colleene Fesko discovered a family treasure with some very personal provenance. It was a portrait of the guest’s great-grandfather, a cavalry officer, painted by the renowned 19th-century American artist Frederic Remington. Five years later, ROADSHOW catches up with Fesko to learn what’s happened to the painting since she first appraised it.

Back in 1997 in Secaucus, New Jersey, appraiser Leigh Keno and his brother Leslie met Claire, the owner of a magnificent mahogany labeled Seymour card table. Several weeks after bringing it to ROADSHOW, Claire called Keno to discuss selling the mahogany table. Hear from Keno about what happened after Secaucus and why keeping some grunge on your furniture is almost always a good thing!

Ever wonder how an appraiser arrives at the value of an object? Leila Dunbar describes an appraiser’s process for determining the worth of art, antiques, and memorabilia.

Leigh Keno explains why the value of brown furniture has declined in recent years, and why some types of classic furniture have become potential deals.

Paul Hartquist explains what's so special about premium watchmaker Patek Philippe.

John Sollo provides a brief history of Charles Rohlfs' life, work, and inimitable style.

During ROADSHOW’s 2000 event in Denver, appraiser Wes Cowan met Gerald, the owner of a handmade wooden box crafted by Dr. Samuel Mudd, who was convicted as a co-conspirator in the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. Hear more of Mudd’s story from Cowan and learn what happened to the box after ROADSHOW!

During the 1999 appraisal event in Tampa, glass appraiser Arlie Sulka came across an object that certainly brightened her day. It was a magnificent Tiffany Studios lamp shade and base, that was brought in by two sisters, who told Arlie that their mother had purchased the lamp back in 1967 for $125. In a recent interview, Arlie recalls delivering some good news so good it brought tears of joy.

Colleene Fesko explains why Frederic Remington is one of the most forged of all American artists.

John Buxton’s explains who 19th-century U.S. General Kit Carson was and how he relates to the story of the Navajo Ute First Phase blanket, ca. 1850.

Hear more from ROADSHOW appraiser Ken Gloss on why he loves what he does, and what it's like to encounter rare literary objects up close!

At ROADSHOW’s 2016 visit to Fort Worth, Texas, a guest named James brought in an Auguste Rodin bronze sculpture that belonged to his father’s great-aunt. Appraiser Eric Silver valued the bronze between $450,000 and $500,000 on the contingency that the piece could be authenticated as a genuine Rodin.

In 2017 at ROADSHOW’s St. Louis event, appraiser Robert Waterhouse was approached by a guest who brought in a bodhisattva. In a recent interview with ROADSHOW, Waterhouse describes the intricate details of the bodhisattva, clarified details only discovered later, reveals its even more impressive present-day value, and explains why it was so difficult to date the sculpture in the moment.

Allan Katz invited our cameras into his home to see his fantastic Folk Art collection.

A woman named Joan brought in an exquisite Louis Comfort Tiffany necklace that had been in her family since her great-grandmother received it as a gift in the early 1900s. Jill Burgum gave the necklace a value of $30,000 to $40,000 and recommended that Joan contact the Tiffany archives to confirm the necklace’s provenance. Learn from Jill what happened after Joan followed up with Tiffany.

Extraordinary Finds Producer Luke Crafton interviews ROADSHOW's Executive Producer, Marsha Bemko, on the show's milestone episode.

Extraordinary Finds premieres Monday, November 4 at 8/7c on PBS.