Appraisal Day Press Release
Rockwell Museum of Western Art
111 Cedar Street, Corning, NY 14830
Contact: Beth Manwaring 607.974.4254 manwaringb@rockwellmuseum.org
What's it Worth? - Rockwell Museum of Western Art presents "Appraisal Day" with Heritage Auctions
CORNING, NY - Discover the value of items hiding in your attic or collecting dust on your display shelf! The Rockwell Museum of Western Art will host an antiques show style event called "Appraisal Day" on Saturday, November 5, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eight experts from Heritage Auctions will travel to Corning from NYC to spend individual, one-on-one, time with attendees to determine their object (s) worth and insurance value. Heritage Auctions is the largest collectibles auctioneer and third largest auction house in the world.
Attendees will be able to bring in items from their personal collections to be evaluated by the experts in the following areas:
• American and Western Art
• Decorative Arts and Memorabilia
• American Coinage and Currency
• Sports Memorabilia
• Fine Art and Comics
• Americana
• Photography
• Silver and Decorative Arts
• Native American Art and Artifacts
• Jewelry and Silver
Read about the experts by visiting http://www.rockwellmuseum.org/Appraisal-Day.html
COST
• Museum Members: $20 for up to 2 items
• Not-Yet-Members: $30 for up to 2 items
• $10 per additional item (Maximum of 3 additional items per person)
Attendees will be admitted on a first come, first served basis. Objects that cannot be carried should be photographed, emphasizing details. Please measure the object and record dimensions.
NOTE: Formal written appraisals will not be distributed. Rather, an estimated insurance value will be given verbally.
About Heritage Auctions - (as described on HA.com)
Heritage Auctions (HA) is the largest collectibles auctioneer and third largest auction house in the world. We are also the undisputed Internet leader in our field. Our 665,085 registered online bidder-members are a testament to the usefulness of our website, our reputation for professional business practices and our vast expertise in the field of art and collectibles.
Heritage Auctions, established in 1976, offers a wide range of US & World Coins, Rare Currency, Fine & Decorative Art, Western Art, Illustration Art, Vintage Comic Books & Comic Art, Movie Posters, Entertainment Memorabilia, Jewelry & Timepieces, Vintage & Couture Handbags, Sports Collectibles, Historical & Political Memorabilia, Rare Books & Manuscripts, American Indian Art, Air & Space Memorabilia, Civil War Memorabilia, Vintage & Contemporary Photography, Natural History Specimens and more.
We give our customers unprecedented access to our services using the latest advancements in technology and by maintaining a strong presence in the collectibles community.
Our knowledgeable staff of over 100 experts and 300 additional service-oriented professionals, and our suite of services, help our customers develop the best collections possible.
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