A local client recently came into our offices requiring an antique Rolex appraisal for insurance purposes. The rare 1920's timepiece is a precious family heirloom which originally belonged to her grandfather. Man's 1920's Rolex Antique man’s Rolex (Swiss) octagonal cased Oyster wristwatch, ref. 2136, circa 1928, in 375f yellow gold case, 32mm. Manual wind, combined analog/ Roman numeral gold tone dial, 17j ruby movement, second hand dial, screw back, on a black leather strap

We recently had the opportunity and pleasure to complete an artwork appraisal of a rare piece for a local client. The original watercolour is rare, highly emotive, technically excellent and of high value. It was executed in the early 20th Century by highly respected British artist Harold Copping (1863-1932). Harold Copping original Watercolour Harold Copping (1863-1932, British) “P.T.T. No. 33, Finding of the Book, Ref. No. 2 Kings XXII.8” Original watercolour on paper, la

As part of an art collection appraisal which we recently completed for a downtown Toronto estate client, we had the pleasure to inspect and appraise several large originals by well known and highly collected American Western Frontier artist Fred Oldfield (1918-2017). Native Village Scene. Oil on canvas. 30" x 40" Fred Oldfield was a celebrated American painter whose work vividly captured the spirit, history, and daily life of the American West. Known for his expressive brushw

As part of a recent home contents report for estate probate, we worked with one of our private clients who is acting as executor for her parents' estate. The estate included many interesting and fine objects, and included the requirement for an antique Mehlem Bonn porcelain appraisal. Antique Franz Anton Mehlem Bonn ewer Antique Mehlem Bonn porcelain appraisal Antique Franz Anton Mehlem (Bonn, Germany) handpainted fine porcelain ornamental ewer with handle, with polychrome f

We recently conducted a full contents report for one of our private clients, who is acting as Executor for her parents' estate. The contents contained many interesting items, and included the requirement for an antique Royal Worcester appraisal. This late 19th century matching pair are exceptionally rare and represent a superb example of the early work of this highly respected and revered maker of fine antique English porcelain. Pair of George Grainger Royal Worcester pheas

A recent Belleville area client required our written appraisal report for insurance for his art collection. He had many fine and historical pieces including this very unusual Frederick Arthur Verner oil painting of a freshly caught gamefish on a shore. Frederick Arthur Verner oil painting Frederick Arthur Verner OSA, ARCA (1836-1928, Canadian) Salmon on a shore Oil on paper, laid on board Signed lower left 27.9cm x 53.3cm (11” x 21”) Art Appraisal We recently prepared a writ

A recent Belleville area client required an insurance appraisal report for his fine art collection. He had numerous high value and fine pieces by highly sought after and rare artists, including an original by highly acclaimed American 19th Century Naturalist painter, Samuel A. Kilbourne. Samuel A. Kilbourne oil painting on canvas Samuel A. Kilbourne (1836-1881, American) Trout on the bank Oil on canvas Signed and dated March 30th, 1879 lower left 15.2cm x 31.8cm (6” x 12½”)

As part of a contents appraisal we prepared for an estate resolution file for a client in the Caledon, Ontario area, we conducted an antique furniture appraisal of a quality and well preserved mid 19th Century Victorian credenza, embellished with applied porcelain ornamental plaque fronted door, fine marquetry inlays and curved glass display sides. Victorian burl walnut D-shaped credenza Antique Victorian burl walnut D-shaped credenza, with marquetry and line inlays, the cent

Inuit Art Appraisal - We recently had the pleasure to inspect and appraise a rare collection of Inuit Art for a Georgian Bay area client. Her collection included an exceptionally impressive and rare carving in narwhal tusk and soapstone, by well known Pangnirtung artist Jacoposee Tiglik. Totem by Jacoposee Tiglik in carved Narwhal tusk and soapstone Jacoposee Tiglik (b.1952, Pangnirtung) Narwhal School Totem Carved narwhal tusk with carved soapstone crest of a bird’s head,

We met recently with a local GTA client in order to prepare a written art appraisal report for his personal collection, which included several Group of Seven artist pieces. Sparrow Lake - Limited edition A.J. Casson linocut Grenadier Pond - Limited edition A.J. Casson linocut Art Appraisal Group of Seven Artist - Alfred Joseph Casson (1898–1992), a prominent member of the Group of Seven, is most often celebrated for his watercolours and paintings of the Ontario landscape. Y

Antique English sterling centerpiece by Atkin Brothers, Sheffield. Dated 1919 English sterling silver 3-dish centrepiece, on footed platform, hallmarked Sheffleld 1919, with the maker’s monogram hallmark for Atkin Brothers. Approx. 19½” overall width, 12” height We recently completed an English sterling silver appraisal for a local collector, requiring documentation of his collection for up to date insurance coverage. English Sterling Silver Appraisal Henry Atkin & Co. The s

As part of a contents appraisal we completed for a local client acting as executor and requiring the documentation to settle a family estate matter, we examined and appraised a lovely Jan Winton limited edition artwork. Only one of 5 Artist Proof examples, this rare piece is a beautiful and striking example of a work by a difficult to find artist. Jan Winton limited edition artwork - Night on the Veldt Toronto Art Appraisal - Jan Winton Toronto Art Appraisal - Jan Winton is a

We recently met with a local client who required an insurance appraisal report for his family heirloom set of sterling silver flatware, 63 pcs. Georg Jensen (Denmark) sterling silver flatware service, in the ‘Acorn’ pattern, for 8 persons. Georg Jensen Acorn flatware set The Georg Jensen Acorn pattern is one of the most celebrated designs in the history of modern flatware, admired for its organic elegance, sculptural clarity, and deep connection to Scandinavian design philos

Serge Brunoni original acrylics painting on canvas Serge Brunoni (1938-2020, Canadian) “Sèche tes bottes avant un mousseau depart” Acrylics on canvas Signed lower right Signed and titled on reverse Painted 1989 Certificate label of Galerie Louis Tremblay, Pointe au Pic, Quebec is affixed to the reverse 36” x 40” We recently completed a Canadian Artwork Appraisal for a local client, whose collection included this large and impressive original by well known Contemporary Quebec

A recent contents appraisal for a local Toronto client included a good collection of both Canadian and International originals requiring art appraisal. One piece in the collection was by well known and highly collected French painter Pierre de Clausade. Pierre de Clausade original painting Pierre de Clausade (1910-1976, French) River Vista Oil on canvas Signed lower right Prov. T. Eaton Fine Art Galleries, Toronto 21½” x 25” Art Appraisal Pierre de Clausade (1910–1976) occu

As part of our recent visit to a local client, we prepared an art appraisal for them which included many fine pieces by well collected artists, including this large original by famed Native Canadian painter Allen Sapp. Allen Sapp original acrylics painting on canvas Allen Sapp (1928-2015, Canadian) “Early in the Morning” Acrylics on canvas Signed lower right Prov. T. Eaton Fine Art Galleries, Toronto 24” x 36” Allen Sapp, one of Canada’s most beloved Indigenous artists, built

We recently had the opportunity to examine and appraise a lovely matching pair of candelabra for a client seeking an antique sterling silver appraisal. The pair have been in the client's family for generations and are a valuable heirloom. Antique English Sterling Candelabra Pair of antique English sterling silver 3-branch candelabra, with s-curve branches, detachable/convertable to candlesticks, with fluted columns and tiered square platform bases (weighted). Approx. 11¼” he

A recent local collector client required an insurance report including antique bronze art appraisal. He had several fine and valuable pieces in his collection by the celebrated Barbedienne Foundry, one of the most important and now most highly prized of 19th Century French bronze manufacturers of fine sculptures. Barbedienne Bronze Sculpture Antique Bronze Art Appraisal Antique bronze art appraisal - ‘’Diana of Gabii’ - Antique Barbedienne Foundry bronze figurative sculpture

Franz Bergman bronze sculptures Antique Bronze Sculpture Appraisal Antique Bronze Sculpture Appraisal - We recently had the opportunity and pleasure to prepare an estate contents appraisal for a local client, which included this lovely pair of 'Blackamoor' figures in cold painted bronze, by the well known Austrian sculptor Franz Bergman. Franz Xavier Bergman was one of the most celebrated creators of cold-painted bronze sculptures in late 19th- and early 20th-century Vienna

A recent contents estate appraisal included several high value pieces of jewellery including this fine diamond solitaire ring. Diamond Solitaire Ring Jewellery Appraisal Jewellery Appraisal - Lady’s 14k yellow gold diamond solitaire ring, set with a round brilliant cut diamond (measuring by guage approx. 8.73mm x 8.75mm x 5.50mm). Approx. 2.60 cts., (SI1-GH). The modern round brilliant cut is the most popular and scientifically refined diamond cut in the world, admired for