Did you know that one of the Antiques Roadshow appraisers went to prison for fraud in the early 2000s, and were you aware that the most valuable item to ever appear on the program was a 1904 painting by Mexican artist Diego Rivera appraised at $1.2 to $2.2 million?
▬Contents of this video▬ 00:00 - Intro 00:46 - Your Chance Of Getting On The Show Are Quite Low 02:36 - A Set Of Dealers Were Accused Of Fraud In 2001 03:26 - Appraisals Are Provided Free Of Charge 03:44 - Appraisers Are Given Time To Research The Items 04:06 - The Appraisers Aren't Always Right 05:01 - The Most Valuable Antique Ever Featured On The Show Might Surprise You 05:44 - They'll Move Bulky Furniture For Guests 06:15 - There's A Strict Dress Code 06:30 - Some Items Are Forbidden 07:10 - Outro
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Antiques Roadshow got its start as a British program that first aired on the BBC back in 1979, which was likewise based on a 1977 documentary of the same name. The American incarnation of the series debuted in 1997 and has been going strong ever since.
The show is somewhat of a suspense thriller meets history lesson that features a bunch of collectors and everyday people and their frequently disappointed and sometimes dumbfounded reactions to learning the true value of their possessions.
After being featured on the show, various small to mid-sized cities have received a boost to their profiles over the years, Antiques Roadshow has been taped on location in places such as Biloxi, Mississippi, Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Rapid City, South Dakota. Typically, throughout a season, the show is taped at about six locations.
Since its inception, Antique's Roadshow has been a reliable, albeit low-key, moneymaker for the network. For more than 2 decades, fans of the series have tuned in to see what things such as vintage sewing machines, paintings, toys, firearms, and jewelry are worth. Sometimes, what people believe are genuine historic artifacts or priceless treasures end up being worthless replicas while other times what unsuspecting owners think are just novelty knick-knacks turn out to be one-of-a-kind and extremely valuable works of art.
Anitques Roadshow is currently on its 26th season. In this video, we'll be taking a look at a few hidden secrets from behind the scenes of the series that fans won't see on TV.
Hidden Secrets of Antiques Roadshow that Fans Won't See on TV
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