Description: This is a rare promotional DVD from PBS. The DVD contains 3 episodes of The Antiques Roadshow from Raleigh, North Carolina. The DVD was not issued sealed. The DVD is in mint condition and has never been viewed. The dates of the episodes are January 4th, 11th and 18th, 2010. That's 3 un-interuped hours of great local treasures from the "City of Oaks." ANTIQUES ROADSHOW's 2010 season kicks off from Raleigh, North Carolina, with a look at vintage whirligigs with appraiser Ken Farmer. Highlights include: a 1920 Arts and Crafts desk and lamp; a rare Gibson Double 12 Electric Guitar; and a set of Chinese Quianlong Period carved jade objects whose auction estimate of $710,000 to $1,070,000 makes it the highest value appraisal in Roadshow history. The arrival of Antiques Roadshow to any city is always exciting and Raleigh was no exception. Not only was the show a resounding success, but records were set! The highest valuation ever presented during an Antiques Roadshow session occurred last weekend in Raleigh, NC. A four piece set of Chinese jade, from the 18th century, was valued between $700k and $1.07 million. The previous highest record was a 2008 valuation of $500,000 for a Clyfford Still abstract painting. The carved celadon jade collection included a large bowl crafted for the Chinese emperor. The bowl was identified by markings which translated as "By Imperial Order." The owner of the jade inherited them from her father, who purchased them in China during the 1930's and 40's. The Raleigh event also shattered another record.According to an Associated Press report, Antiques Roadshow received over 34000 ticket requests, setting another record as the highest level previously requested had been 29,000 requests. Over 5,000 people actually attended the event, bringing everything from furniture to art to arrowheads to jewelery. According to Antiques Roadshow, three segments will be developed from the filming of the Raleigh event, and they will air in 2010. So, what does this mean for the Triangle area? From my perspective, it indicates that there is not only a huge interest in art, antiques and collectibles in central North Carolina, but it also highlighted the quality of the collections which exist in North Carolina. Other states are often cited as havens for collectors, but we now know that there are a large number of quality collections and serious collectors in North Carolina. Many residents across the state, not only in Raleigh, Chapel Hill and Durham, collect "stuff" and I believe the upcoming episodes will illustrate just how good these collections are. When you watch the show, I think you will see a varied assortment of fabulous items...most from homes across North Carolina. So, whether you collect Chinese export porcelain, silver, art glass, pottery or postcards, you are in the company of other serious collectors across North Carolina!
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Location: Los Angeles, California
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