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Favorite Appraisers (or least fav?)?

posted 8 years ago by robodudeinca
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I've been watching this for what seems like decades....started with the British version that got me hooked.
But for others who have enjoyed seeing things like Nick Lowry's suits getting louder and louder, who are your favorite appraisers?

Mine are easy. There are 2 that I'd LOVE to have a drink with to pick their brains:

#1) Kevin Zavian. Not just the New Yawk accent, but he seems really easy going, funny and straight forward.
#2) Rafael Eledge. Again...the accent (Tennessee this time) is awesome but I'm a Civil War buff and his knowledge would keep me on the edge of my seat for days!

The Keno boys are obviously another top choice.... and while James Callahan's accent (which I thought was Maine but is apparently Mass)can drive me a little batty, he IS the man when it comes to ancient Asian art.

What's everyone's Favorite? Or...least favorite?

[–] drunkbear 8 years ago

I've been watching this show for decades, too, and probably the ONLY appraisers I could put a name to are the Keno twins.

My favorite appraiser is that jolly old boy on the Brit version who specializes in pottery & ceramics.

My least favourite is that bitter old bastard in the wheelchair from the American show, who specializes in furniture.

- Lord, have mercy on a country boy

[–] robodudeinca 8 years ago

That's so funny....I couldn't think of anyone I disliked.....except that same wheelchair dude! Might be his nasly voice....

[–] nyctc7 7 years ago

I like

* Jewelry/watch guy Kevin Zavian (agree with OP)
* Civil War guy Rafael Eledge (agree with OP)
* Toy expert Noel Barrett
* Asian art expert Lark Mason
* American Indian and "Tribal Arts" experts Bruce Shackleford and John Buxton
* Decorative Arts experts Nicholas Dawes and David Lackey
* Clock guy John Delaney
* Paintings guy Alan Fausel
* Book guys Ken Gloss and Ken Sanders
* Map guy Christopher Lane
* Sports guy Simeon Lipman

Honorable mention: Doll guy Richard Wright (RIP)

Most annoying: Leila Dunbar

[–] robodudeinca 7 years ago

All excellent choices!
Don't know about others, but I fast forward past art/paintings... I find it difficult to understand how some are worth as much as they are but understand it has to do with the artist, popularity, rarity, condition, etc.

My favorites are anything military (historical, esp civil/revolutionary war era). Probably because they are related to real, normal people put in extraordinary situations.