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The antique auction error tag covers a notable incident where an Antiques Roadshow expert mistakenly valued a school pottery project at £35,000, believing it to be a rare antique. The item, a glazed jug found at an estate sale, was initially appraised as a valuable piece comparable to Picasso's work. However, it later turned out to be a student art project, highlighting the risks and occasional mistakes in antique appraisals and auctions. This tag is relevant for discussions about valuation errors, auction mishaps, and the challenges of authenticating antiques.
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COMEDY Antiques Roadshow expert mistakenly values jug at £35k - turns out it was a school art project
Link Removed An Antiques Roadshow expert has suffered a bad day in the auction house after mistakenly valuing a school pottery project at £35,000. Alvin Barr, an antiques broker from South Carolina, presented a glazed ‘grotesque face’ jug for appraisal in a recent episode of the show’s US...- whoosh
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