I bought a painting from a friend's estate sale with an illegible signature on the right side of the portrait. The painting is in its original ornate wood frame, possibly from the 1920s or earlier. What can you tell me about the artist and the painting's potential value?

April 10th, 2024

I have a glass picture of a little girl and a St. Bernard, with a chip on one corner. It is a 1900 advertisement by FW Guerin, published by Hallen & Weiner, and advertised Skinner & Zeigler hardware and undertaking in Elberfeld, Indiana. How much is it worth?

July 27th, 2024

I have an old Chinese vase that I need to find the value of. The vase has ancient Chinese texts and symbols, is over 200 years old, and has been broken and repaired. How can I find someone to appraise my Chinese vase, and what information would be helpful for the appraisal?

February 5th, 2024

My uncle collected various items from the Middle East and Asia during his travels in the 60s, 70s, and 80s. These items include rugs, rings, and small cartouches. We are unsure if these items are significant or just tourist-grade trinkets. How can we have them appraised, and can you determine their authenticity from photographs?

December 26th, 2023

I have a set of 5 extremely detailed forks, possibly for dessert, pre-WW2, and likely made in Germany. What is their worth and where can I sell them?

September 2nd, 2023