Promo: Interview with the Producers
Extraordinary Finds premieres Monday, November 4 at 8/7c on PBS.
Segment: Wes Cowan — Samuel Mudd Marquetry Box
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!
Digital Short: Keno — Why Grunge Is Good
Leigh Keno explains the importance of "grunge" on furniture and how it sheds light on the piece's history.
Segment: Ken Gloss — Walt Whitman Civil War Letter
During ROADSHOW’s 2014 event in Chicago, appraiser Ken Gloss came across a Civil-War-era letter penned by Walt Whitman on behalf of a sounded soldier — a rare piece of literary history that was owned by a guest named Abbie. After Gloss’s appraisal aired, Ken Price, the co-director of the Walt Whitman archive, struck up a pen-pal friendship with Abbie to learn more about her letter.
Digital Short: Katz — See Inside Allan Katz's Living Room
Allan Katz invited our cameras into his home to see his fantastic Folk Art collection.
Digital Short: Dunbar — What You Don't See at ROADSHOW
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.
Segment: Robert Waterhouse — Early 15th-Century Bodhisattva
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.
Digital Short: Fesko — Why Remington Is Often Faked
Colleene Fesko explains why Frederic Remington is one of the most forged of all American artists.
Segment: Nicho Lowry — Bern Hill Posters & Maquettes
During ROADSHOW’s 2007 Louisville, Kentucky event appraiser Nicho Lowry inspected one guest’s “incredible” collection of posters and maquettes, by a relatively unknown artist named Bern Hill. He put an auction estimate of $37,000 to $42,000 on the whole set. Later, Lowry helped the owner, Greg, sell the posters. ROADSHOW caught up with Nicho recently and learned what happened after the appraisal.
Digital Short: Hear More from Ken Price
Meet Ken Price, the co-director of the Walt Whitman archive, and hear more about his efforts to uncover Whitman's participation in the Civil War as a scribe for wounded soldiers.
Digital Short: Keno — Why Brown is Down
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.
Segment: Jill Burgum — Tiffany Necklace, ca. 1905
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.
Segment: Arlie Sulka — Tiffany Studios Helmet Lamp, ca. 1905
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.
Segment: Eric Silver — Rodin "Eternal Spring" Bronze
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.
Digital Short: Buxton — Who Was Kit Carson?
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.
Digital Short: Barrett — The Buffalo Bill Era
Noel Barrett discusses the significance of the Buffalo Bill era for Wild West shows, and how it spread across America and Europe.
Digitial Short: Barrett — Should I Do Antiques Roadshow?
Watch as Noel Barrett recounts the first time he was called to be on Antiques Roadshow and find out more about his exciting experience since!
Digital Short: Farmer — Appraising Before the Internet
Ken Farmer reflects upon how technology has improved appraising on ANTIQUES ROADSHOW.
Segment: Catherine Williamson — Wizard of Oz Script
During ROADSHOW’s 2013 Detroit event, a guest named David brought in the working script for the beloved Hollywood classic, The Wizard of Oz. The script had belonged to the actor who played the Cowardly Lion, Bert Lahr, who was David’s step-grandfather. After expert Simeon Lipman gave the script an insurance value of $150,000, David decided to contact appraiser Catherine Williams to sell it.
Segment: Lee Dunbar — Boston Red Stockings Archive
During ROADSHOW’s 2014 event in New York City, Sports Memorabilia appraiser Leila Dunbar met Gail, the owner of the earliest known baseball-fan collection in history. Re-watch the iconic one-million-dollar appraisal and see new footage of Dunbar expanding on why Gail’s archive was the greatest she has ever seen on ROADSHOW.
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