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03/05/2012 – Art & Antique Appraisal Clinic – Hycroft Manor

Do you have any antiques in the attic? Unknown treasures collecting dust in the basement or garage? Found a unique item in a yard sale that you want to learn more about? Have you ever wanted to know the history and value of your family heirlooms? Here is your chance. The University Women’s Club at Hycroft is teaming up with local art and antique experts Anthony Westbridge and Peter Blundell who will provide a verbal appraisal including age, history, and value.

About the Experts:

Anthony Westbridge, a recognized author, art dealer, publisher and auctioneer, founded Westbridge Publications in 1972 and Westbridge Fine Art in 1975. He has been involved with, and writing about, the art market in Canada and internationally for 40 years. Dubbed the unofficial ‘Dean of the Canadian Art Market’ by the national press, Anthony combines his wealth of experience as publisher of the Canadian Art Sales Index with the management of a unique boutique auction house in Vancouver to provide both clients, and the entire industry, with unparalleled insight into the Canadian art market. Peter Blundell of Blundell Antique and Art Appraisals has been providing appraisals to the public for over 20 years. Peter is an accredited member of The Canadian Association of Personal Property Appraisers and a graduate of the International Society of Appraisers Training. He was a local Advisory Expert to CBC Canadian Antiques Roadshow in 2007. His specialties include North American and European Art, Furniture, Silver, Porcelains, Pottery, Collectables, Early and Kerosene Lighting. Peter has authored several books and price guides on antiques and collectibles.

Come down and have your treasures appraised – up to 3 items per appraisal. Please provide some details of you items so that the appraisers can do a pre-background check. Anthony Westbridge will be doing art appraisals andPeter Blundell will be doing antique/collectible appraisals. No guns, stamps, coins, furniture or jewellery please.

 

Visit the Hycroft website to register!

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