Antiques Education
Southwest Baskets Overview The subject of Native American (or American Indian) basketry could fill volumes and has tickled the imaginations of scholars and collectors alike. And as an appraiser, it is always a special joy to value one. Identifying the origins and...
Art & Antiques News
This fall I had the great honor of appearing on the hit TV show Pawn Stars. No, I haven’t moved to Las Vegas where Rick, Chum, and Corey film most of their episodes. The hosts traveled to Denver as their first stop for their special miniseries,...
Antiques Education
Why Talk About Drawers at All? Drawers are one of the first places to look when trying to establish the age of an antique chest, dresser, desk, sideboard or other piece of case furniture. Why? Because they have both definitive styling and significant functionality...
Art & Antiques News
Exclusive Monet Exhibition Hits the Mile High City Candace Hill – WorthWise Art and Antiques Appraisers, June 25, 2019 The Denver Art Museum is exercising its cultural muscle again! This time as the upcoming host to an exclusive Monet exhibition. Claude Monet:...
Personal Reflections
Why We Start Collecting We are born collectors. From our first baby blanket to stuffed toys and beyond, the instinct to surround ourselves with external reminders of who we are and our presence in the world is strong. This is why we start collecting. Why do we...