Top Treasures Found in January, 2016
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FOUND - $695,000 Vase Discovered in AtticHONITON, UK - The Daily Mail reports a homeowner received an unexpected surprise when an old vase he found in the attic fetched $695,000 (£488,000). The vase, a puce-enameled blue and white dragon moon flask, was from the Imperial Court of the 18th century Qianlong period. According to the article the owner had no idea of its rarity or value. January 27, 2016
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FOUND - $80,000 for Antique CabinetLITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS - Antiques Roadshow found a circa 1730 English Giltwood Cabinet-on-Stand worth $80,000 - $120,000 during a valuation. The cabinet was appraised by Leslie Keno of Leslie Keno Art Advisory. Mr. Keno also said the cabinets value could be boosted with a $20,000 - $30,000 investment into the $150,000 - $250,000 range, by having it properly conserved and regilded. The owner said she had purchased it for $10,000 from a dealer in the 1980s. The full appraisal can be viewed here. January 26, 2016
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FOUND - Old Spoon Fetches $19,000CREWKERNE, UK - Lawrences Auctioneers reports the owner of an old spoon was very surprised when it fetched $19,000 (£14,000). The owner had previously thought it was worth less than $150 (£100). According to a statement on Lawrences’ website by specialist Alex Butcher, the 17th century spoon was dated from the reign of King Charles II and... Read More January 25, 2016
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FOUND - Chest Fetches $1 MillionNEW YORK - Christie's reports a found 1715 Hadley chest with drawers fetched $1 million at auction. You can see a video telling the story of its discovery here. January 22, 2016
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FOUND - $40,000 for Antique Cosmetic CaseSPOKANE, WASHINGTON - Antiques Roadshow found a 17th century Chinese Huanghuali Cosmetic Case worth $40,000-$60,000 during a valuation. The case was appraised by Lark E. Mason of Lark Mason Associates. The owner received it from his father who had been in China in the 1960s. The full episode (Spokane, Hour 3) can be viewed here. January 19, 2016
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FOUND - $200,000 'Unwanted' PaintingsSPOKANE, WASHINGTON - Antiques Roadshow has discovered two paintings by Amadeo de Souza Cardoso (1887 - 1918). The paintings were conservatively valued at $200,000 - $300,000 by Gene Shapiro of Shapiro Auctions. The surprised owner said she never liked the paintings and thought they may have ended up at Goodwill if she hadn't made it to the show and learned the value. The full episode can be viewed online here. January 5, 2016
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FOUND - $100 Million Blue Star SapphireRATNAPURA, SRI LANKA - CNN reports the world's biggest blue star sapphire has been found in a mine. Weighing 1,404 carats, the Sapphire is estimated to be worth $100 million... Read More January 5, 2016
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