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Antiques Roadshow is an American antique owners who bring in items to be appraised by experts. Antiques Roadshow which premiered in 1979 the American version launched in 1997. In 2005, the American version begat its own spinoff called Antiques Roadshow FYI, which follows the fate of items appraised in the main series.

History

American PBS created the show in 1997, based on an earlier version which had been airing in the Antiques RoadshowUKto differentiate it from its own version.) The American version of Antiques Roadshow is produced by WGBH , a Boston , Massachusetts . The American version has been hosted by Chris Jussel (1997 2000), Dan Elias (2001 2003), Lara Spencer (2004 2005), and Mark L. Walberg (2005 ). Notable appraisers include Leigh and Leslie Keno , who appraise furniture and folk art , as well as collectibles and pop culture and Gary Sohmers , an appraiser of collectibles , pop culture , and Skinner , Doyle New York, Freeman's and Swann Galleries provide expert appraisers for venues across America.

In 2005 PBS introduced Antiques Roadshow FYI, a sister series to Antiques Roadshow. The weekly half-hour show, hosted by Lara Spencer with correspondent Clay Reynolds , provides information on items shown on previous episodes of Antiques Roadshow, as well as additional information on antiques and collecting.

Notable appraisals

Four items are recognized as the most valuable items featured on the American Antiques Roadshow:

In a record for the show, four pieces of Chinese carved jade and celadon dating to the reign of the Qianlong emperor (1736 1795), including a large bowl crafted for the Emperor, were given a conservative auction estimate of up to $1.07 million. However the items sold at auction for only $494,615.

A 1937 Clyfford Still oil painting, valued conservatively at $500,000, making it the second most valuable find ever appraised on the series, the episode debuted as the first episode of its 13th season on January 5, 2009.

A Ute first phase Chief's blanket, Navajo crafted, valued at between $350,000 and $500,000, appeared in , in 2002.

An unsigned painting originally believed to be by 19th-century marine artist James E. Buttersworth valued at between $250,000 and $500,000, but turned out to be by Antonio Jacobsen and sold at auction for $281,000, appeared on the 10th season premiere episode filmed in , in June 2005.

Funding

Chubb (1997-2004)

First Union (1998-2001)

eBay (2001-2003)

Ameriquest (2003-2004)

(2003-2006)

Liberty Mutual (2005-present)

(2006-present)

(2006-2007)

(1997-present)

2011-2012 Season

For the 2011-2012 Season, Antiques Roadshow will be showcasing the following cities::

Eugene, Oregon

El Paso, Texas

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Atlanta, Georgia

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Tickets

Tickets are free, but are only provided to preselected people on a random basis. To request tickets, you must fill out a form on the official website (see external links below).

Official website and ticket request information" - Antiques Roadshow website

References

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