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How much is each appraisal and is it just for furniture? I have a chair with a sticker saying StLouisPark, MN & Bloomington, MN Furniture Store, Parts from Malaysia. It looks like a Bamboo Rattran Barrel Swivel Rocker Chair with double arms, possibly made in the 1960s/1970s. The chair is somewhat faded and some wrapping around the arms is loose. I can send a picture along with a side table in an hourglass shape. I've seen similar chairs on 1stDibs, one asking $975 without the original cushion and double arms, and another painted for a higher price. What condition is the furniture in and is there anything else important the Antiques Appraiser should know?
August 6th, 2023
I have a vintage wood cabinet with 6 drawers that open on the side and have little round stains. I believe it might be an apothecary cabinet. I want to know if it's worth anything before I refinish it. It has vintage black knobs, but I don't know the age or maker's mark.
December 8th, 2023
We have a child-sized spindle rocking chair with bentwood arms and a black leather seat. We found it in the back of a closet after my husband’s mother died. I have tried to find one like it online, but without any success. The chair is in good condition, but I have no idea how old it is. It appears to have some type of padding under the leather seat covering (perhaps straw? It has a ‘crunchy’ sound when I push on it). The chair has round-topped screws that hold the bentwood arms in place. Is there anything else important the Antiques Appraiser should know?
November 8th, 2023
I have two paintings: 1. A watercolor by P. Bortoluzzi entitled 'Endeavour et Rainbow' (21x31 inches) bought 25 years ago for $2500. 2. An oil on canvas by Geo. F. Schultz of an old barn and sailboats (20x30 inches) bought at auction 35 years ago for $800. What are their current values and who are the artists?
April 22nd, 2023
What is the value of a Child's stroller/push cart, made of wood/canvas/metal/rubber, from Australia, dating back to 1920-1940 (80 years old), specifically an Allwin collapsible cart?
December 15th, 2024
I would like to know more about this Paul Grasnick lithograph.
October 25th, 2024