"Hidden Treasures Revealed: From Folk Art Mysteries to Royal Worcester Gems & Baroness Estates – Burchard Galleries Live Call-In"
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Sunday, April 12, 2026
Tune in to the fastest hour in radio as Jeffrey Burchard, your host from Burchard Galleries Antiques and Fine Arts Auctioneers in St. Petersburg, Florida, delivers another lively Sunday morning session filled with expert appraisals, fascinating stories, and actionable advice for collectors and sellers alike. This week's episode dives deep into viewer-submitted treasures, starting with an upside-down folk art painting by Kevin Walsh depicting a nostalgic 1937 Christmas Appeal village scene complete with carnival vibes and period details—complete with background on the Yorkshire-born artist's illustrative style, Harrods commissions, and modest but growing market for his busy genre scenes of American life, trains, picnics, and more. The conversation shifts to Royal Worcester porcelain sent in by listener Valerie, exploring everything from small floral-decorated pieces to the high-value reticulated lacework vases, artist-signed works by Harry Davis (including polar bear scenes), and George Owen designs that can command thousands—or even record prices up to six figures for monumental examples. Jeffrey shares real-time research from auction databases, emphasizes the importance of size, condition, and maker marks, and reminds listeners why "monumental" pieces stand out. Additional highlights include multi-generational antiques from the estate of Baroness Lisa Lett von Schwartzbeck of Austrian nobility (featuring family portraits, handwritten letters from Empress Maria Theresa, Napoleonic documents, and antique maps), Harvard professor David Hartman's Asian porcelains, English silver from the descendants of Maryland's 24th governor Thomas Ward Vesey (over 20 pounds of 18th-19th century pieces), and a lifetime pottery collection from Bob Benninger featuring rare Weller, Rookwood, and Roycroft examples straight from reference books. Don't miss the excitement around a massive storage-locker haul of over 30 George Rodrigue Blue Dog paintings, prints, and even an original on a bottle already bidding strong, plus discussions on a curved-glass mahogany china cabinet, a nocturnal lakeside oil painting, and more. Jeffrey encourages calls, texts (727-560-5333), and emails to [email protected] for free opinions—no obligation—while promoting the upcoming two-day auction extravaganza on April 18-19, 2026, at 2522 30th Avenue North (Discovery Day Saturday at 8:30 a.m. with ~400 no-reserve lots, followed by Sunday's 500+ premium items). With 50+ years in estate liquidation, Burchard Galleries specializes in connecting cherished heirlooms with passionate new collectors in the international arena. Whether you're wondering "what is it?" or "what's it worth?", this is your learning hour of power—fast-paced, educational, and always entertaining.
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