[BCMA] Media Release; VPAG Antique and Art Appraisal at the Gallery

Tue Apr 30 10:44:00 PDT 2013

MEDIA RELEASE

For Immediate Release

Contact: Kelly MacIntosh

kelly at vernonpublicartgallery.com

April 30, 2013

Vernon Public Art Gallery

Antique and Art Appraisal at the Gallery

Where: Vernon Public Art Gallery, 3228 31st Ave. Vernon BC, V1T 2H3,
250-545-3173                                                    
When: May 9, 2013

Why: Special Event

Who: Vernon Public Art Gallery

Out with the new and in with the old. The Vernon Public Art Gallery welcomes
Peter Blundell of Blundell Art and Antique Appraisals, Vernon BC, and
Anthony Westbridge of Westbridge Fine Art and Auction House, Vancouver BC,
for another fascinating art and antique appraisal session, "Antiques and Art
from the Attic". 

Blundell and Westbridge visited the Vernon Public Art Gallery exactly one
year ago. Some interesting finds included a large tapestry, an ornate
porcelain tea pot, a sword, and a collectable Beatles action figure set.

"It's always interesting to see what guests bring to the appraisal sessions.
No matter the monetary worth, learning a bit about the history of something
valuable to you and your family can make the item invaluable. Much like art,
treasures and heirlooms are meaningful and give people great joy or tell a
wonderful story. We welcome auditors to come and watch and learn at our very
own Antique Road Show at the Gallery." said Dauna Kennedy Grant, Executive
Director. 

Westbridge will be performing Verbal Opinions of Market Value on original
art. He is a long time publisher of "Collector's Dictionary of Canadian
Artists at Auction", and the "Canadian Art Sales Index", published for the
last 30 years. Westbridge assesses a wide variety of art and is particularly
interested in Canadian art and sculpture. He is looking forward to returning
to the Okanagan with hopes a rare, unique, or highly sought after piece of
art is discovered. 

Blundell will also be performing Verbal Opinions of Market Value on antiques
and collectibles, with some exceptions. He cannot appraise jewelry, coins,
stamps, guns, and wristwatches.  However, pocket watches and swords may be
brought in. Individuals who wish to have large furniture pieces assessed are
asked to bring in a portion of the piece, such as a drawer along with a
photograph, and the item's measurements. (Items thought to be over four
hundred years old cannot be assessed in this format.) 

Up to three items permitted per 15-minute booking, between 10:00am and
5:00pm, at $40 (+tax) per session. Pre-registration is required as space is
limited. Partial proceeds benefit exhibitions and programming at the Vernon
Public Art Gallery. Public spectators are welcome at no additional charge. 

Images: Anthony Westbridge (L) and Peter Blundell (R)

For more information about the Vernon Public Art Gallery contact
www.vernonpublicartgallery.com or call 250-545-3173. 

Kelly MacIntosh
Marketing and Programming Coordinator

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3228-31st Avenue, Vernon BC V1T 2H3 

vernonpublicartgallery.com (250) 545-3173

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Current Exhibitions:

<http://www.vernonpublicartgallery.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=art
icle&id=60&Itemid=86> Richard Suarez; quantumspaces | March 21 - May 23
 <http://www.vernonpublicartgallery.com/> SD#22 Secondary Schools; Art and
Soul | April 25 - May 23

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