Topics at Brunk Auction Appraisal Seminar

The other day I posted on the May 12-13 Brunk Auction Appraisal seminar.  I have a little more information with the speakers and their topics for the two day program.  For additional information, contact Brunks Auctions  at 828-254-6846.

• Welcome and Opening Remarks: The Market Speaks: An Overview of Decorative Arts at Auction, Robert Brunk, President Brunk Auctions

• Pitfalls in Appraising American Furniture, Andrew Brunk, Senior Specialist Brunk Auctions

• Appraising Silver: Recognizing Fakes and Restorations, Al Crabtree, The Brass and Silver Workshop, Charleston, SC and Robin Rice, Brunk

• Introduction to Fibers, Kathy Staples, Brunk Auctions: The New Kids on the Makret, Kathy Staples, Brunk Auctions and Karen Swager, Brunk Auctions

• The Examination, conservation and ruination of Art: Veracity and Value, Laura Crocket, Brunk Auctions and Colin Post, Painting Conservation Asheville NC

• Reception at Brunk Auctions

• Assessing Oriental Rugs, Condition, Region and Value, Dana Kelly of Dana Kelly Oriental Rugs, Lexington, KY and Robert Brunk

• Appraising Time: Early Clocks, Gary Gullivan, Gary Sullivan Antiques, Sahon MA

• Chinese Porcelains in Today's Market, Daphne Rosenzweig, Ph.D., ISA CAPP and Ruby McCall Brunk Auctions

• The Eternal Appeal of Chinese Jade, Daphne Rosenzweig, Ph.D., ISA CAPP and Ruby McCall Brunk Auctions

• Breakout Workshops with Brunk Auction Staff