I purchased a Barbie doll at a garage sale for $1. She has long brown hair in a ponytail, slightly curly bangs, reddish curved eyebrows, blue eyes with black pupils and a white dot, thick black eyeliner with light blue liner above, removable pearl earrings, a 3-row wrapped pearl necklace, and is marked Mattel 1958 on the back of the head. The torso is marked Barbie (copyright symbol C) and 1958-1993 Mattel Inc. Malaysia. There are no holes in the feet, and her nails are painted red. She is wearing a gown with a white/silvery bodice, pink skirt with pink tulle and white polka dots, and the dress is held together by velcro. Is this doll vintage, partially vintage, or a reproduction?

October 27th, 2023

I have an original oil painting by Omar Malva titled 'Winter Cityscape 1986', which I bought by my father in Europe. It is signed in the bottom right corner and has a certificate of authenticity and information about the artist on the back of the framed print. What is the value of this painting?

June 11th, 2024

I have two paintings by artist Helen F. Price. They appear to be original. How can I determine their value, and should I consider investing further in her work? Helen F. Price was born in 1893 and died in 1960.

June 19th, 2024

I have a collection of various items including a gold beveled mirror, a tea trolley, a clock, a gold pitcher set, a barstool, a single wooden bed headboard and footboard, artwork, a rare Disney poster, baseball memorabilia, basketball and baseball cards, Pokemon cards, comic books, old records, an old I Love Lucy style TV, dishes with gold trim, Egyptian pictures, and an old sewing machine. How much are these items worth, and how can I determine if my rare Disney poster is not a reproduction?

February 10th, 2023

I have a very early oil painting done by WR Thrasher, likely from the late 1940s. Would collectors be interested, and what else should the Antiques Appraiser know?

April 24th, 2023