Antiques Roadshow Detours

A Bronze in the Haystack

Feb 14, 2022
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INSIGHT

Unpaid Appraisers' Motivation

  • Antiques Roadshow appraisers don't get paid and cover their own expenses.
  • They stay for the thrill of encountering rare, once-in-a-lifetime objects on set.
ANECDOTE

Rodin Sculpture Surprise

  • A guest brought a Rodin sculpture to the show in Fort Worth, TX, causing excitement.
  • Appraisers Eric and Meredith were surprised by the quality and uniqueness of the piece.
INSIGHT

Eternal Spring's Backstory and Emotion

  • Eternal Spring was meant for Rodin's Gates of Hell and depicts lovers caught in eternal embrace.
  • The sculpture captures intense emotion, blending romanticism with Rodin's technique inspired by Camille Claudel.
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