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la miss · Jun 30th, 2009, 01:06 PM

First $1 million find for U.S. Antiques Roadshow
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20090630/...k_usa_antiques

By Claudia Parsons – Tue Jun 30, 1:31 am ET

NEW YORK (Reuters) – A woman who inherited some Chinese carved jade from her father has scored the first $1 million (601,557 pounds) appraisal from experts on the U.S. television program "Antiques Roadshow," the producers said on Monday.

In a record for the show, four pieces of Chinese carved jade and celadon from the Chien Lung Dynasty (1736-1795), including a large bowl crafted for the Emperor, were given a conservative auction estimate of up to $1.07 million.

"For 13 years, we've been hoping to feature a million-dollar appraisal on 'Antiques Roadshow;' it's been our 'Great White Whale,'" executive producer Marsha Bemko said.

"We're thrilled that, despite this year's slow economy, 'Roadshow' finally captured this elusive trophy," she said in a statement released by Boston-based production company WGBH, which licensed the format from the British show of the same name produced by the BBC.

On both shows, members of the public bring in items to be appraised by professionals in the hope of discovering that junk from the attic is actually a valuable treasure.

A spokeswoman said the appraisal was a record for the U.S. show, which is not affiliated with the BBC original. According to British media, the BBC's version had its first million pound appraisal ($1.655 million) last November -- a scale model of Anthony Gormley's artwork, "The Angel of the North."
The statement said the owner of the jade inherited the collection from her father, who bought the objects in the 1930s and 1940s, while stationed in China as a military liaison.

She brought them to an "Antiques Roadshow" event in Raleigh, North Carolina on Saturday.

Asian arts appraiser James Callahan said the fine quality of the pieces indicated they were not made for tourists.

"He was rewarded by finding a mark on the bottom of the jade bowl that translates as 'by Imperial order,'" the statement said.

The previous highest appraisal on the show was a 1937 painting by American Abstract Expressionist artist Clyfford Still, found in Palm Springs, California, in 2008. The painting had been given a retail estimate of $500,000.

The appraisal of the jade items will be shown in the next series of "Antiques Roadshow" starting January 4 on PBS, the producers said.

natalie78 · Jun 30th, 2009, 01:12 PM

Holy crap! I would love to own that kind of find. My parents collected so much stuff over the years, so I guess there's still a possibility for me. *crossing fingers*

Sternchen · Jun 30th, 2009, 04:36 PM

I absolutely loved Antiques Roadshow!!

I wish they aired it here in Germany or at least on AFN!

MarneeB · Jun 30th, 2009, 05:10 PM

I enjoy watching that show, it keeps me hopeful!

twin53 · Jun 30th, 2009, 07:11 PM

i would love to see pictures - i love jade and do some collecting myself but not on that scale.

LV-PRADAfanatic · Jun 30th, 2009, 10:08 PM

lucky owner

Glamfoxx · Jul 1st, 2009, 03:21 AM

Wow congrats to that lucky lady!

ILuvShopping · Jul 1st, 2009, 12:51 PM

I worked at an antique mall for almost 7 years... while i'm not an antique expert at all... the one thing i did learn - something is only worth the amount someone else is willing to pay for it.

agile · Jul 1st, 2009, 01:01 PM

I'm a history buff and I LOVE watching the Antiques Roadshow just to hear all the stories! About how an uncle or relative travelled to some blah blah land in the 1800s and brought home this thing and that thing and she found it in the attic of her mom's house etc...I don't know why, but I find that all fascinating!

vanasty · Jul 1st, 2009, 01:25 PM

man you know the trip home with your newly apparaised Jade was a complete and utter nervous breakdown ready to happen

Megs · Jul 1st, 2009, 02:47 PM

Isn't that nuts?! Can you imagine having something passed down to you that ends up being a huge find!!

Hi-ClassBaby · Jul 1st, 2009, 03:15 PM

Wow!

usillypenguin · Jul 1st, 2009, 04:08 PM

Very cool! I used to watch AR all the time but its been forever since I've seen an episode. I wonder if the owner is going to sell it?

twin53 · Jul 1st, 2009, 04:31 PM

i used to watch it with my youngest son and we would guess the values before the appraiser gave his/her estimated auction value

leothelnss · Jul 1st, 2009, 10:40 PM

Cool, lucky gal! I hope she keeps it and passes it on to her family

Jun 30th, 2009, 01:06 PM	#1
la miss OP parigote Joined: May 2007 Location: on the street, giving the sink eye Posts: 3,267	First $1 million find for U.S. Antiques Roadshow First $1 million find for U.S. Antiques Roadshow http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20090630/...k_usa_antiques By Claudia Parsons – Tue Jun 30, 1:31 am ET NEW YORK (Reuters) – A woman who inherited some Chinese carved jade from her father has scored the first $1 million (601,557 pounds) appraisal from experts on the U.S. television program "Antiques Roadshow," the producers said on Monday. In a record for the show, four pieces of Chinese carved jade and celadon from the Chien Lung Dynasty (1736-1795), including a large bowl crafted for the Emperor, were given a conservative auction estimate of up to $1.07 million. "For 13 years, we've been hoping to feature a million-dollar appraisal on 'Antiques Roadshow;' it's been our 'Great White Whale,'" executive producer Marsha Bemko said. "We're thrilled that, despite this year's slow economy, 'Roadshow' finally captured this elusive trophy," she said in a statement released by Boston-based production company WGBH, which licensed the format from the British show of the same name produced by the BBC. On both shows, members of the public bring in items to be appraised by professionals in the hope of discovering that junk from the attic is actually a valuable treasure. A spokeswoman said the appraisal was a record for the U.S. show, which is not affiliated with the BBC original. According to British media, the BBC's version had its first million pound appraisal ($1.655 million) last November -- a scale model of Anthony Gormley's artwork, "The Angel of the North." The statement said the owner of the jade inherited the collection from her father, who bought the objects in the 1930s and 1940s, while stationed in China as a military liaison. She brought them to an "Antiques Roadshow" event in Raleigh, North Carolina on Saturday. Asian arts appraiser James Callahan said the fine quality of the pieces indicated they were not made for tourists. "He was rewarded by finding a mark on the bottom of the jade bowl that translates as 'by Imperial order,'" the statement said. The previous highest appraisal on the show was a 1937 painting by American Abstract Expressionist artist Clyfford Still, found in Palm Springs, California, in 2008. The painting had been given a retail estimate of $500,000. The appraisal of the jade items will be shown in the next series of "Antiques Roadshow" starting January 4 on PBS, the producers said.
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Jun 30th, 2009, 04:36 PM	#3
Sternchen Proud mama of 3! Joined: May 2006 Location: Bavaria, Germany Posts: 13,838	I absolutely loved Antiques Roadshow!! I wish they aired it here in Germany or at least on AFN!
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Jun 30th, 2009, 07:11 PM	#5
twin53 Member Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 4,151	i would love to see pictures - i love jade and do some collecting myself but not on that scale.
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Jun 30th, 2009, 10:08 PM	#6
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Jul 1st, 2009, 03:21 AM	#7
Glamfoxx Member Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,390	Wow congrats to that lucky lady!
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Jun 30th, 2009, 01:12 PM	#2
natalie78 Dave's not here Joined: May 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,563	Holy crap! I would love to own that kind of find. My parents collected so much stuff over the years, so I guess there's still a possibility for me. crossing fingers

Jun 30th, 2009, 05:10 PM	#4
MarneeB Taking it all in. Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 798	I enjoy watching that show, it keeps me hopeful!

Jul 1st, 2009, 12:51 PM	#8
ILuvShopping <3 Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,895	I worked at an antique mall for almost 7 years... while i'm not an antique expert at all... the one thing i did learn - something is only worth the amount someone else is willing to pay for it.
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Jul 1st, 2009, 01:01 PM	#9
agile Member Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 266	I'm a history buff and I LOVE watching the Antiques Roadshow just to hear all the stories! About how an uncle or relative travelled to some blah blah land in the 1800s and brought home this thing and that thing and she found it in the attic of her mom's house etc...I don't know why, but I find that all fascinating!
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Jul 1st, 2009, 01:25 PM	#10
vanasty put da RAWR in BRAWR Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 115	man you know the trip home with your newly apparaised Jade was a complete and utter nervous breakdown ready to happen
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Jul 1st, 2009, 02:47 PM	#11
Megs Administrator Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 26,685	Isn't that nuts?! Can you imagine having something passed down to you that ends up being a huge find!!
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Jul 1st, 2009, 03:15 PM	#12
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Jul 1st, 2009, 04:08 PM	#13
usillypenguin ♥ Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Portland/Seattle Posts: 1,608	Very cool! I used to watch AR all the time but its been forever since I've seen an episode. I wonder if the owner is going to sell it?
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Jul 1st, 2009, 04:31 PM	#14
twin53 Member Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 4,151	i used to watch it with my youngest son and we would guess the values before the appraiser gave his/her estimated auction value
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Jul 1st, 2009, 10:40 PM	#15
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