Appraisers tend to throw the word
provenance around pretty freely, and rightfully so. It's an important consideration when valuing antiques and collectibles, including the chair shown here which belonged to English poet Robert Burns. Click through to learn about the colorful name given to this chair by Burns, and a little more about what provenance is all about.
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Do Your Antiques Have Provenance?
Wednesday July 23, 2008
Appraisers tend to throw the word
provenance around pretty freely, and rightfully so. It's an important consideration when valuing antiques and collectibles, including the chair shown here which belonged to English poet Robert Burns. Click through to learn about the colorful name given to this chair by Burns, and a little more about what provenance is all about.
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Sunday July 20, 2008
Antiques Roadshow updated its Web presence recently, and I'm really liking the result. One of my favorite features is a searchable archive of the appraisals aired on the show. I can use it as a valuation guide or just look up a favorite appraisal I remember seeing on the show. Brings back memories of my last visit to an Antiques Roadshow taping, a "road trip" I won't soon forget!Been to an Antiques Roadshow taping? Post a blog comment and share your experience with us.
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