WYES ANTIQUES SHOWCASE with New Orleans Auction Galleries

* All adults that enter the WYES building on the day of the event, MUST have a ticket. We strongly suggest not to bring children due to the fragility of items.

*It is important to note, that these are informal opinions of value, and may not be used for insurance, charitable donations or market purposes.

Please see all FAQs below.

Do you have an estate sale find you just couldn’t pass up or a family heirloom you’ve been wondering about?

Find out what they’re really worth during the 3rd Annual WYES ANTIQUES SHOWCASE with on Saturday, June 14, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at WYES located at 916 Navarre Avenue in New Orleans.

During the event, attendees may have items evaluated by antique experts and sit in on separate antique-related seminars (TBA). *See a complete list of antique items of what 'can' and 'cannot' be evaluated in FAQs below.

Prices are:
$45 General Admission which includes two items to be evaluated by an expert
$100 VIP includes front of line access with two evaluations
$20 Friend Of will allow entry into building.

Any adult who enters the building MUST have a ticket

All ticket prices include wine & light bites (including Friend of Event ticket)

As one of the country’s leading auction companies, , will provide antique experts to assess your antiques assets throughout the event. The following experts will be on hand: John C. Jones, Director of Estates and Evaluations; Charles C. Cage, Silver & Fine Books, Documents & Manuscripts; Michele M. Carolla, British and American Paintings; Sculpture; Photography; Art Glass; Ireys Bowman, General Specialist – Decorative Objects, Porcelain, Handbags; Greg S. Kowles, Furniture & Restoration; Claudia Kheel, Southern Regional Fine Art Specialist; Alex Ebel, consignment coordinator and Sophie Curtis, fine art.

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Thank you to our event sponsor: Kid Gloves

How many items can I have evaluated during the WYES ANTIQUES SHOWCASE on Saturday, June 14?

Two items. Please note, anyone who enters the building MUST have a ticket.

Please have your Eventbrite ticket printed out and/or be ready to show your confirmation on your phone.

What time is the event?

10am-1pm

What are the ticket prices for each time slot and what does it include?

$45 General Admission — 2 items evaluated by an expert
$100 VIP — front of line access with 2 items
$20 Friend Of — don't have an item, but want to join in the fun & refreshments

All ticket prices include wine & light bites (including 'Friend Of' ticket)

Can I bring my child?

Yes. Please know there will alcohol served and that there are many valubale antiques everywhere. A child must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

What items can I bring in to be evaluated?

During the event experts in the following will be on hand to evaluate your item(s): jewelry, silver, decorative arts, fine books, art and sculptures, small pieces of furniture.

What if I have a large item?

Please note, for large items, only photographs are allowed. We consider a large item, something you cannot carry into WYES yourself. Please bring along with multiple, clear and crisp photos of your large item (1) the measurements, (2) any special markings, (3) maker/designer. Pictures of the front, back, and side of your item would be helpful.

What items will NOT be evaluated?

There will not be experts in the following, so therefore the following items are NOT allowed: guns or weapons; musical instruments; sports, entertainment or other memorabilia; ethnographic artifacts; tools; toys or dolls; textiles; comic books or magazines; natural history/taxidermy; ivory, rhinoceros horn or other materials from endangered species.

What should I do if I need help carrying my items?

Unfortunately, staff and volunteers are not permitted to carry or move items. You must be able to carry your own item to the appropriate expert’s table. No carts or dollies are permitted.

What can I do once my item has been evaluated?

You can attend any of our antique seminars (TBA). *Seminar seating is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis.

Can I bring my cell phone and take photos?

Yes, but please do not accept or respond to any calls or texts while you are meeting with an expert.

We encourage you to bring your phones and share photos of the event on your social media.

Please like and follow WYES and New Orleans Auction Galleries. When posting, please tag us with the following handles:

WYES:

Facebook: @wyes.neworleans

Instagram: @wyestv

New Orleans Auction Galleries:

Facebook: @neworleansauction

Instagram: @neworleansauction

Please consider using the following hashtags when posting to your social media:

#antiquesshowcase #wyes #neworleansauctiongalleries #antiques

Will I be on TV?

This event is not part of the PBS “Antiques Roadshow” series. However, there will be cameras recording during the event.

Where can I park?

There is plenty of free parking in WYES’ parking lot. Plus, we are next to Delgado Community College and they are allowing us to use their parking lots for the day of the event. There is also plenty of street parking. Please be courteous to our neighbors and do not block any driveways.

Who can I contact at WYES if I have a question?

Email: Dana Hansel at ZGhhbnNlbCB8IHd5ZXMgISBvcmc=

Please note by purchasing a ticket to the event you are granting WYES permission to photograph and record you and to use the photo and/or footage of you on social media and on-air.

All proceeds benefit WYES, your local PBS member station.

Info: Furniture Specialist & Restorer


Ever wonder what it takes to keep your antiques in tip-top shape? Join Greg S. Kowles, an experienced furniture restorer and specialist at New Orleans Auction Galleries, for a lively discussion on how to live with antiques and care for them over time. The talk will touch on some of the most frequently asked questions he has received throughout his decades-long career in the antiques business, as well as some fun stories, and conclude with an opportunity for questions and answers.

Info: Silver & Fine Books, Documents & Manuscripts


Charles C. Cage, a native of Memphis, Tennessee, moved to New Orleans in 1978 to attend Loyola University, by which time he had already spent a number of years working at his mother’s used bookstore. He continued to work in the book trade for an additional ten years before apprenticing at Gerald Katz on Royal Street, specialists in antique jewelry. After his apprenticeship, he worked for fifteen years at Dixon & Dixon on Royal, eventually becoming Vice–President of the Silver and Jewelry Departments. He joined New Orleans Auction Galleries in 2006 as in-­‐house specialist on Silver and Books, Documents & Manuscripts. In addition to his duties at New Orleans Auction Galleries, he has served as consultant to the New Orleans Museum of Art, the Cabildo, the Newark Museum and the Delaware Art Museum, and is currently engaged to catalogue the silver collection of the LSU Art Museum.

Info: Regional Fine Art Specialist


Join Claudia Kheel, an authority on Louisiana art, as she leads a talk on the French Quarter Renaissance. Claudia will discuss the emergence of the bohemian scene in the French Quarter during the 1920s, exploring notable artists and popular subject matter. Drawing on her extensive experience working in academia, museums and the auction world, Claudia will also share tips for both new and experienced collectors, and conclude with an opportunity for questions and answers.

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